The 2026 MLB regular season officially closed out on Friday, October 2nd — and what a wild ride it was! The Milwaukee Brewers put together one of the most jaw-dropping seasons in recent memory, finishing with a whopping 103 wins and just 59 losses. That's the best record in all of baseball, and it gives them a massive 22-game lead at the top of the NL Central. If you're a Brewers fan, you're probably doing a happy dance right now!
Over in the National League West, the Los Angeles Dodgers hit 100 wins (100-62), making them a legitimate World Series threat. They're 19 games ahead in their division. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays led the American League with a stunning 98-64 mark, running away from the rest of the AL East by 17 full games. On the flip side, the Colorado Rockies finished at a brutal 58-104 — that's rough, but hey, there's always next year! With no games played on Friday, the spotlight now shifts completely to the MLB Postseason, which tips off this weekend. Get ready, Jacob — October baseball is the most exciting time of the sports calendar!
Here's the quick power ranking of the top regular-season finishers: Brewers (103-59), Dodgers (100-62), Rays (98-64), Braves (94-68), and Yankees (93-68). Five teams cracked 90 wins — this postseason is going to be absolutely bonkers. Stay tuned to The Daily Dribble for every playoff recap!
No games were played Friday — the regular season is officially done! Here's a final look at where every division stands heading into the playoffs. The Brewers, Dodgers, Rays, Braves, and Yankees are the division winners to watch. Bold = division leader!
American League Standings (Final):
| AL East | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Rays 🏆 | 98 | 64 |
| Yankees | 93 | 68 |
| Red Sox | 87 | 75 |
| Orioles | 79 | 82 |
| Blue Jays | 79 | 83 |
| AL Central | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Guardians 🏆 | 85 | 77 |
| White Sox | 84 | 78 |
| Twins | 77 | 85 |
| Tigers | 76 | 86 |
| Royals | 69 | 93 |
| AL West | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Astros 🏆 | 81 | 81 |
| Rangers | 80 | 82 |
| Mariners | 76 | 86 |
| Athletics | 64 | 98 |
| Angels | 62 | 100 |
National League Standings (Final):
| NL East | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Braves 🏆 | 94 | 68 |
| Phillies | 88 | 74 |
| Marlins | 80 | 82 |
| Nationals | 77 | 85 |
| Mets | 74 | 88 |
| NL Central | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Brewers 🏆 | 103 | 59 |
| Cubs | 89 | 73 |
| Pirates | 82 | 80 |
| Cardinals | 77 | 85 |
| Reds | 75 | 87 |
| NL West | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Dodgers 🏆 | 100 | 62 |
| Padres | 91 | 71 |
| Diamondbacks | 86 | 76 |
| Giants | 65 | 97 |
| Rockies | 58 | 104 |
No NFL games were played on Friday — the league only played through Thursday Night Football and now eyes Sunday's Week 4 slate. But the standings are super juicy! The Bills, Chiefs, Raiders, 49ers, and Vikings are all still undefeated at 3-0. Meanwhile the Browns lead the AFC North at 3-1. Fun fact: The Raiders at 3-0 might be the biggest surprise of the young season — almost nobody saw that coming! The Dolphins, Chargers, Texans, Titans, and Buccaneers are all winless at 0-3. Sunday's games can't come soon enough!
| AFC East | W-L |
|---|---|
| Bills 🔥 | 3-0 |
| Jets | 1-2 |
| Patriots | 1-2 |
| Dolphins | 0-3 |
| AFC North | W-L |
|---|---|
| Browns | 3-1 |
| Ravens | 2-1 |
| Bengals | 2-1 |
| Steelers | 2-2 |
| AFC South | W-L |
|---|---|
| Jaguars | 2-1 |
| Colts | 1-2 |
| Titans | 0-3 |
| Texans | 0-3 |
| AFC West | W-L |
|---|---|
| Chiefs 🔥 | 3-0 |
| Raiders 🤯 | 3-0 |
| Broncos | 2-1 |
| Chargers | 0-3 |
| NFC East | W-L |
|---|---|
| Eagles | 2-1 |
| Giants | 2-1 |
| Cowboys | 1-2 |
| Commanders | 1-2 |
| NFC North | W-L |
|---|---|
| Vikings 🔥 | 3-0 |
| Lions | 2-1 |
| Bears | 2-1 |
| Packers | 1-2 |
| NFC South | W-L |
|---|---|
| Panthers | 1-2 |
| Saints | 1-2 |
| Falcons | 1-2 |
| Buccaneers | 0-3 |
| NFC West | W-L |
|---|---|
| 49ers 🔥 | 3-0 |
| Seahawks | 2-1 |
| Rams | 1-2 |
| Cardinals | 1-2 |
The NBA is in preseason mode right now — the regular season tips off in just a few weeks! Teams are trying out new lineups and seeing who makes the roster. Every team is currently 0-0, so it's the one time of year where everyone is tied for first place! 😄 Keep watching for opening night announcements!
No soccer data came in for Friday, which means major international tournaments are between windows. Club leagues around the world (like the Premier League and La Liga) are in full swing though — check back soon for match recaps when we get game data. The next FIFA World Cup is on the horizon and qualifying is heating up globally! 🌍⚽
College hoops is still way off — the season doesn't tip off until November! Right now, teams are in fall practice, new freshmen are learning their plays, and coaches are figuring out who their star players will be. Before you know it, March Madness talk will start all over again. 🎓🏀
These teams are heading to October baseball:
*Exact playoff bracket seedings TBD. Stay tuned! 🎊
🔥 RED HOT (3-0)
❄️ ICE COLD (0-3)
💡 The Brewers (103-59) won more games than the Angels (62-100) lost. Wild, right?
💡 The Astros won the AL West with just an 81-81 record — that's exactly .500! Sometimes good enough IS enough. 😂
💡 Five NFL teams are still undefeated AND five NFL teams are still winless after 3 weeks. The league is split right down the middle!
💡 The Raiders going 3-0 is the biggest surprise of the NFL season so far. Nobody had that on their bingo card! 🎰
Big weekend ahead, Jacob! Don't miss the NFL and the start of the baseball playoffs! 🎉