The 2026 MLB postseason is in its opening Wild Card round, with representatives from every division still alive among the 12 playoff teams, including division winners Tampa Bay Rays (AL East), Cleveland Guardians (AL Central), Houston Astros (AL West), Atlanta Braves (NL East), Milwaukee Brewers (NL Central), and Los Angeles Dodgers (NL West). This broad distribution of contenders, combined with the inherent parity and upset potential of best-of-three and best-of-five series, keeps implied probabilities tightly clustered near even across divisions. Recent regular-season results showed no single league or division dominating the standings, while early playoff games have produced mixed outcomes without clear momentum shifts favoring one group. Traders' consensus reflects this balanced field and the long path remaining to the World Series.