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Diamondbacks rise in 2026 MLB playoff standings, MLB playoff picture
Which Major League Baseball teams would earn MLB postseason berths in the2026 MLB playoffs if the regular season ended today?Take a look at the MLB playoff standings for the National League and the American League before games on Aug. 10, 2026.In the National League, theAtlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Philliesare in position for the six MLB postseason spots in that league, but the division and wild card races are far from over in the MLB playoff picture.In the American League, theTampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers are currently in line for playoff bids, but there is a lot still left to be decided.How will the MLB postseason races play out? Here's the MLB playoff standings entering games on Monday, Aug. 10.More DBacks: Eduardo Rodriguez throws 115 pitches, leads Diamondbacks over DodgersMLB playoff picture: National LeagueDivision leaders:NL Central:Chicago Cubs (69-50)NL East: Atlanta Braves (71-47)NL West:Los Angeles Dodgers (70-48)Wild-card teams:Wild card No. 1:Chicago Cubs (69-50)Wild card No. 2:Arizona Diamondbacks (63-56)Wild card No. 3: Philadelphia Phillies (63-56)Where other National League teams stand in wild-card race:San Diego Padres (62-57) - 1 game backMiami Marlins (60-59) - 3 games backSt. Louis Cardinals (59-59) - 3.5 games backWashington Nationals (59-61) - 4.5 games backPittsburgh Pirates (58-62) - 5.5 games backCincinnati Reds (56-61) - 6 games backNew York Mets (52-67) - 11 games backSan Francisco Giants (49-69) - 13.5 games backColorado Rockies (46-72) - 16.5 games backRelated: Diamondbacks lookahead. Rockies at home, road trip to AtlantaMLB playoff picture: American LeagueDivision leaders:AL East: Tampa Bay Rays (71-46)AL Central:Chicago White Sox (61-56)AL West:Houston Astros (60-59)Wild card teams:Wild card No. 1:New York Yankees (66-52)Wild card No. 2:Boston Red Sox (64-53)Wild card No. 3:Texas Rangers (59-59)Where other American League teams stand in wild-card race:Detroit Tigers (58-60) - 1 game backMinnesota Twins (58-61) - 1.5 games backCleveland Guardians (58-61) - 1.5 games backBaltimore Orioles (57-61) - 2 games backSeattle Mariners (56-63) - 3.5 games backToronto Blue Jays (56-63) - 3.5 games backKansas City Royals (49-70) - 10.5 games backAthletics (47-71) - 12 games backLos Angeles Angels (45-73) - 14 games backRead more: Diamondbacks hit 'dog days' of August with something to play forReach Jeremy Cluffatjeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com.Follow him on X, formerly Twitter@Jeremy_Cluff.Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday.Sign up forazcentral Preps Now. And be sure to subscribe to ourdaily sports newslettersso you don't miss a thing.This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Diamondbacks rise in 2026 MLB playoff standings, MLB playoff picture
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