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Experts make their MLB Wild Card Series playoff picks

Original: 2026 MLB playoff predictions: Expert picks for Yankees vs. Red Sox, Cubs vs. Padres and every Wild Card Series

CBS Sports has published expert predictions for every MLB Wild Card Series, including Yankees vs. Red Sox and Cubs vs. Padres. The feature lays out picks and analysis for each postseason matchup as the playoff bracket gets underway, giving fans a sense of how analysts see the first round playing out.

Why now: The MLB postseason Wild Card round is underway, and fans are weighing expert predictions for marquee matchups like Yankees–Red Sox.

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