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Sep 30, 2026 News | Watch | Podcasts | Olympics Your Favorites TOP HEADLINES - 2026 MLB Playoffs Tracker: Bracket, schedule, results, scores, matchups for AL, NL postseason games - Rams-Broncos attracts 20.8 million - Mauricio Pochettino delivering on promises as USMNT set for Mexico, Canada tests - Five teams with the best chance to dethrone the New York Knicks Written by NBC Sports Slam! Bam! Jam! NBC Sports unveils comic book campaign featuring all 30 NBA teams in celebration of American Express NBA Tip-Off on Oct. 20 Slam! Bam! Jam! NBC Sports is turning the NBA’s biggest stars into comic book heroes for a comic book campaign and activation for a limited time celebrating the start of the 2026-27 NBA season and NBC Sports’ NBA Tip-Off tripleheader on Tuesday, Oct. 20, on NBC and Peacock WHAT TO WATCH TOP PICKS MLB Game 2: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves 9/30/26 | 1:30 PM ET MLB Game 2: Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros 9/30/26 | 5:00 PM ET MLB Game 2: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees 9/30/26 | 8:00 PM ET MLB Game 2: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres 9/30/26 | 10:00 PM ET MLB Game 3 (If Nec.): Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves 10/1/26 | 1:30 PM ET MLB Game 3 (If Nec.): Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros 10/1/26 | 5:00 PM ET MLB Game 3 (If Nec.): Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees 10/1/26 | 8:00 PM ET LEARN MORE > Written by Associated Press Ben Rice, rare Ivy Leaguer in major leagues, had route to stardom that was anything but routine A rare Ivy League graduate playing big league baseball, the baby-faced 27-year-old has filled the offensive void created by Aaron Judge’s injury-filled season. Rice had a night to remember in the AL Wild Card Series opener, hitting a grand slam with six RBIs and four hits in a 9-0 rout of the Boston Red Sox. Follow @NBCSPORTS Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Share Your Feedback *Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Internet: Offer ends 10/25/26. New Xfinity Internet customers. Limited to 300 Mbps internet. Requires both paperless billing and automatic payments with stored bank account (or additional $10/mo charge applies). Installation, taxes and fees, and other applicable charges extra, and subj. to change. Service limited to a single outlet. Internet: Actual speeds vary and are not guaranteed. For factors affecting speed visit www.xfinity.com. ©2026 Comcast. All rights reserved. This newsletter was sent to you because you are a registered user and subscriber of NBCSports.com Not a NBC Sports All Access Newsletter subscriber? Sign up here. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Please DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. For all inquiries, please click here. @ 2026 NBC Sports, 1 Blachley Rd, Stamford CT 06902