MLB playoff picture on Aug. 7, 2026

Now that we’re on the other side of this year’s Trade Deadline, it’s time to check in on what the postseason races look like in the wake of contending clubs bolstering their rosters with what they hope are the missing pieces to a playoff run.

Here’s a breakdown of what the postseason field would look like if the season ended today.

(Here’s a refresher on playoff tiebreakers, which were…