Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.
Here's a quick rundown of baseball's remaining unresolved races:
The New York Yankees and Boston are almost certain to join Tampa Bay in the playoffs out of the AL East. The Rays have a comfortable four-game lead in the division over the Yankees, and they're likely to have the tiebreaker over New York, but that race isn't completely over since the two teams face each other in a four-game series in the final week of the regular season.
The Red Sox can plan on being the second wild card.
That leaves three spots up for grabs: the AL Central title, the AL West title and the third wild card. The Chicago White Sox lead Cleveland by a half-game for the AL Central, with the Guardians holding a one-game lead over Toronto for the final wild card. Houston leads Texas by one game for the AL West, and the Rangers are also two behind Cleveland for the last wild card. Everyone else is at least four behind Cleveland.
Head to head: White Sox at Cleveland (Sept. 14-16), Toronto at Texas (Sept. 18-20).
Other key tiebreakers that have been determined: White Sox over Blue Jays and Rangers; Astros over White Sox, Guardians and Rangers; Blue Jays over Guardians; Rangers over Blue Jays and Guardians.
There's also a tight race brewing between the AL Central and AL West leaders for the second of the AL's two first-round byes. Right now Chicago leads Houston by 1 1/2 games for that.
The Brewers, Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers all have substantial leads in their divisions. Milwaukee (93-57) seems pretty safe for a first-round bye. Los Angeles (90-59) leads Atlanta (88-62) in the race for the other one.
The wild-card race is basically four teams fighting for three spots — the Chicago Cubs (83-67), Philadelphia (83-67), San Diego (81-68) and Arizona (79-71). San Diego hosts Arizona in the final three games of the season Sept. 25-27.
Tiebreakers: Braves over Dodgers; Cubs over Phillies, Padres and Diamondbacks; Phillies over Padres.
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has a chance to finish the season in double digits in the FanGraphs version of wins above replacement. That's been done a few times in recent years by the likes of Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Mookie Betts and Mike Trout, but no National Leaguer has accomplished the feat since Barry Bonds had 11.9 fWAR in 2004.
Who was the last NL player to do it besides Bonds?
Philadelphia's Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 in a two-hit shutout of Atlanta on Monday. The Phillies won 1-0 thanks to Kyle Schwarber's eighth-inning homer, salvaging a split of a four-game series with the Braves in a game that took 1 hour, 51 minutes.
But Philadelphia probably needed more to stay in the NL East race. Atlanta is now five games up.
Down 6-1, San Francisco stormed back with six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat St. Louis 7-6 on Wednesday. All those runs came with two outs.
Bryce Eldridge hit a bases-loaded single to bring home two runs. Then Jonah Cox hit an RBI single and Jung Hoo Lee tied it with a two-run double. Shay Whitcomb's double made it 7-6. After the second out, the Giants had a win probability of 1.1% according to Baseball Savant.
San Diego went 6-0 to jump ahead of Arizona in the playoff race. The Padres have won seven in row overall, four of which were by one run and only one of which was by more than two. Mason Miller has four saves during the streak.
In 1998, Kevin Brown finished with 10.0 fWAR, going 18-7 with a 2.38 ERA in 257 innings for San Diego. That pitching performance was actually worth just 9.6 fWAR, but Brown also got a small amount of credit for his batting.
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A message is displayed to signify the Milwaukee Brewers clinching a postseason berth after a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero spreays champagne on teammates after the team clinched a playoff spot with a win over the Houston Astros during a baseball game Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 14, 2026--
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate Company (MAHR) have signed a 3.2 billion SAR joint venture agreement for the development and delivery of the Expo Village, the residential community for Expo 2030 Riyadh. The agreement represents the first joint venture milestone for Expo 2030 Riyadh and reinforces its commitment to partnering with the private sector to unlock economic opportunities and create lasting value, both in the lead-up to the Expo and well beyond the event itself .
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The Expo Village will provide purpose-built accommodation for Official Participants and delegations within a fully integrated sustainable district. Designed to offer a convenient and comfortable living environment, the Village will support international participants throughout their stay and enable the smooth operation of their presence at Expo 2030 Riyadh. Featuring around 2,300 residential apartments with capacity to accommodate around 5,500 residents, the development will be supported by a range of retail and dining spaces, amenities, services and operational facilities, and will provide optimal connectivity to the Expo 2030 Riyadh site through the Expo metro station, King Khalid International Airport and Riyadh’s wider transport network.
The agreement was signed by Talal Al-Marri, Chief Executive Officer of Expo 2030 Riyadh, and Abdullah Mohammed Al Habib, Chief Executive Officer of Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate Company, at the Expo 2030 Riyadh site, where development and construction works continue to advance at pace.
The signing took place in the presence of Saad Al-Kroud, Head of Local Real Estate Investments at the Public Investment Fund, and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company.
Commenting on the announcement, Talal Al-Marri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh, said: “The Expo Village represents an important step in the delivery of Expo 2030 Riyadh and reflects our approach to building effective partnerships with the private sector, leveraging its expertise, capabilities and investment as a strategic partner in delivery. As implementation accelerates and work progresses across the Expo 2030 Riyadh site, we continue to develop the infrastructure, services and facilities required to meet the needs of official participants.
Through this agreement with Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate Company, the Expo Village is moving into an advanced stage of delivery, following the completion of design and site preparation works, paving the way for construction to begin in line with the approved schedule. The Expo Village will provide international participants with a high-quality, integrated residential environment during the event, before transitioning into a permanent residential community after Expo. In doing so, it will contribute to the long-term legacy of Expo 2030 Riyadh and create lasting economic and urban value for the city of Riyadh.”
Abdullah Mohammed Al Habib, CEO of MAHR,said: “This agreement represents a major milestone for Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate. We are proud to support the preparedness of Expo 2030 Riyadh and to draw on over fifty years of experience to create a comprehensive residential project that matches the significance of this international event.”
He added: "We see this project as a unique addition to Expo 2030 Riyadh, offering an experience deserving of the city and its visitors. It is based on a real estate development approach focused on high standards in planning, execution, and operations, ensuring lasting value that continues long after the exhibition ends.”
Designed from the outset for long-term use, the Expo Village will transition into an integrated residential community. Its mix of homes, retail, dining, leisure and community facilities, together with landscaped public spaces and pedestrian friendly streets, will support an active neighbourhood within the wider development of northern Riyadh. The development has been designed to incorporate climate-responsive principles and efficient building systems, to support long-term environmental and operational performance.
The Expo Village is the first residential development for which Expo 2030 Riyadh has signed a joint venture agreement, with further residential developments expected to follow as part of the Expo’s Legacy phase.
Expo 2030 Riyadh will take place from 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031 under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow.” The six-month World Expo is expected to bring together 197 Official Participants and is expected to welcome 42 million visits.
About Expo 2030 Riyadh
Running from 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031, Expo 2030 Riyadh will be among the most ambitious World Expos ever conceived with a 6 million square meter site that will bring together 197 Official Participants and is expected to welcome 42 million visits across 5 distinct districts.
Held under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” and hosted in Riyadh - a city of action and ambition - Expo 2030 Riyadh will provide a platform for participants to exchange ideas, shape solutions, and build partnerships that drive real impact, address global challenges, and unlock new opportunities. The World Expo will feature immersive cultural zones, daily activations, and AI-powered interactions, blending traditional Saudi hospitality with cutting-edge technology. Following the six-month event, the Expo site will evolve into a Global Village, continuing to attract visitors and contribute to Riyadh’s dynamic urban landscape.
For more information, please visit: https://www.expo2030riyadh.sa/en/
About Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate Company
Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate Company is a prominent developer in Saudi Arabia, founded in 1972, with more than fifty years of experience. Over time, it has expanded to include a comprehensive ecosystem that spans development, investment, management, and operation of real estate projects.
Throughout its journey, the company has completed a variety of projects including residential communities and commercial destinations. These developments are known for their high-quality planning and execution, enhanced by comprehensive facilities and services. They meet market needs and contribute to communities and destinations that deliver lasting, sustainable value.
For more information, please visit: alhabibinv.com
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate Company (MAHR) have signed a 3.2 billion SAR joint venture agreement for the development and delivery of the Expo Village, the residential community for Expo 2030 Riyadh
