Saturday was a HUGE day for baseball fans! All four first-round playoff series tipped off, and every single game was tightly contested. The biggest performance of the night might have come from Tampa Bay's Drew Rasmussen, who was absolutely unstoppable in the Rays' 1-0 thriller over the New York Yankees. Rasmussen threw a jaw-dropping 8 full innings, gave up zero earned runs, struck out a whopping 10 batters, and only allowed one hit. That's the kind of outing pitchers dream about — and it happened on the biggest stage in baseball!
Over in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers (100-62 during the regular season — one of baseball's best records!) got a clutch performance from Teoscar Hernandez to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in NLDS Game 1. Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a home run, 2 RBIs, and scored twice. In the other NLDS game, the Milwaukee Brewers — who had the best record in ALL of baseball at 103-59 — edged out the San Diego Padres 3-2. Jackson Chourio provided the big blow with a solo homer and 2 RBIs. The Brewers are looking like a seriously scary team heading into this postseason!
Finally, in the other ALDS matchup, the Chicago White Sox — a feel-good story all season long — knocked off the Cleveland Guardians 3-0. Munetaka Murakami was the hero, going 2-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Every series is now tied at 0-0 heading into Game 2. Buckle up, because the playoffs just got started and they are already delivering fireworks! 🎆
All four Game 1s went to the home team... except wait — the White Sox won on the road in Cleveland, and the Rays won at home! Here's how every game shook out on Saturday:
| Series | Away | Score | Home | Score | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDS Gm 1 | White Sox ✓ | 3 | Guardians | 0 | M. Murakami: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI |
| ALDS Gm 1 | Yankees | 0 | Rays ✓ | 1 | D. Rasmussen: 8 IP, 0 ER, 10 K |
| NLDS Gm 1 | Braves | 3 | Dodgers ✓ | 5 | T. Hernandez: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R |
| NLDS Gm 1 | Padres | 2 | Brewers ✓ | 3 | J. Chourio: 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R |
The NBA action was in preseason mode with a special international showcase! The Miami Heat rolled into Toronto and absolutely torched the Raptors in the NBA Canada Games 2026, winning 129-105. It was a 24-point blowout! The regular season for both teams is still ahead — this game doesn't count in the standings — but the Heat looked mighty impressive. Toronto fans still had a great time watching NBA basketball live in Canada! The real NBA regular season is right around the corner, so get hyped! 🏀
| Game | Away | Score | Home | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | Heat ✓ | 129 | Raptors | 105 | NBA Canada Games 2026 |
No NFL games were played Saturday — Week 4 action happens on Sundays and Monday nights! But the season is in FULL swing. Check out the standings in the sidebar. The Bills, Chiefs, Raiders, Vikings, 49ers, and Brewers are all looking undefeated or near the top. Week 4 kicks off today, Sunday Oct. 4!
College hoops is still in the offseason! Teams are in the middle of preseason workouts and practice. The season typically tips off in early November. Keep an eye out for big programs like Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, and UConn gearing up for what should be an epic 2026-27 season!
No international soccer data was reported yesterday. Club leagues around the world (like the Premier League, La Liga, and MLS) are in various stages of their seasons. The next FIFA World Cup is still a ways off — keep watching your favorite clubs in the meantime!
Final regular season records for the 2026 playoff teams:
| Team | W | L | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 103 | 59 | NLDS |
| Dodgers | 100 | 62 | NLDS |
| Rays | 98 | 64 | ALDS |
| Yankees | 93 | 68 | ALDS |
| Braves | 94 | 68 | NLDS |
| Padres | 91 | 71 | NLDS |
| Guardians | 85 | 77 | ALDS |
| White Sox | 84 | 78 | ALDS |
AL East
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Rays | 98-64 |
| Yankees | 93-68 |
| Red Sox | 87-75 |
| Orioles | 79-82 |
| Blue Jays | 79-83 |
AL Central
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Guardians | 85-77 |
| White Sox | 84-78 |
| Twins | 77-85 |
| Tigers | 76-86 |
| Royals | 69-93 |
NL Central
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Brewers | 103-59 |
| Cubs | 89-73 |
| Pirates | 82-80 |
| Cardinals | 77-85 |
| Reds | 75-87 |
NL West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Dodgers | 100-62 |
| Padres | 91-71 |
| Diamondbacks | 86-76 |
| Giants | 65-97 |
| Rockies | 58-104 |
AFC East
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Bills | 3-0 |
| Jets | 1-2 |
| Patriots | 1-2 |
| Dolphins | 0-3 |
AFC West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Chiefs | 3-0 |
| Raiders | 3-0 |
| Broncos | 2-1 |
| Chargers | 0-3 |
NFC North
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Vikings | 3-0 |
| Lions | 2-1 |
| Bears | 2-1 |
| Packers | 1-2 |
NFC West
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| 49ers | 3-0 |
| Seahawks | 2-1 |
| Rams | 1-2 |
| Cardinals | 1-2 |
🏈 Week 4 games TODAY, Sunday Oct. 4!
Preseason is underway! Only the Heat & Raptors have played so far. Regular season standings after Game 1 (preseason game):
Southeast Division
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Heat 🔥 | 1-0 |
| Hawks | 0-0 |
| Magic | 0-0 |
| Wizards | 0-0 |
| Hornets | 0-0 |
Atlantic Division
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Celtics | 0-0 |
| Nets | 0-0 |
| Knicks | 0-0 |
| 76ers | 0-0 |
| Raptors | 0-1 |
🏀 NBA regular season tips off soon — get ready!