Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ray Kerr throws during the first inning of a baseball game, against the Miami Marlins Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado celebrates with teammates after defeating the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates with teammates after defeating the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres first baseman Ty France pours beer on second baseman Jake Cronenworth as they celebrate defeating the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado celebrates with teammates after defeating the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth (10) celebrates after hitting a 3-run home run during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)