MLB September 26, 2026: Schedule, Team Analysis & Picks
MLB: September 26 Matches Overview
September 26, 2026 is set to be an interesting day in Major League Baseball, with many crucial matches scheduled. The teams will be competing for victories with the regular season fast approaching its end. The following preview provides an analysis of all the matches, timing, venue, and team performance statistics. The selected games for analysis include the predicted lineups of both teams. The analysis is based on performance factors such as batting and pitching. You are welcome to take a closer look at the games and find out their winners. Get ready for a full day of baseball action and competitive battles.
MLB: Upcoming Schedule
Date & Day
Fixtures
Time Zones
Venue
ET
PT
IST
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds
03:07 PM
12:07 PM
12:37 AM (Next day)
Rogers Centre, Toronto
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers
04:05 PM
01:05 PM
01:35 AM (Next day)
Oracle Park, San Francisco
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets
04:05 PM
01:05 PM
01:35 AM (Next day)
Nationals Park, Washington
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers
04:10 PM
01:10 PM
01:40 AM (Next day)
Target Field, Minneapolis
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves
04:10 PM
01:10 PM
01:40 AM (Next day)
LoanDepot Park, Miami
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals
07:10 PM
04:10 PM
04:40 AM (Next day)
American Family Field, Milwaukee
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Chicago White Sox vs Colorado Rockies
07:10 PM
04:10 PM
04:40 AM (Next day)
Rate Field, Chicago
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians
07:10 PM
04:10 PM
04:40 AM (Next day)
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Boston Red Sox vs Chicago Cubs
07:15 PM
04:15 PM
04:45 AM (Next day)
Fenway Park, Boston
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Philadelphia Phillies vs Tampa Bay Rays
07:15 PM
04:15 PM
04:45 AM (Next day)
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
08:40 PM
05:40 PM
06:10 AM (Next day)
Petco Park, San Diego
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels
09:40 PM
06:40 PM
07:10 AM (Next day)
T-Mobile Park, Seattle
26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Athletics vs Houston Astros
09:40 PM
06:40 PM
07:10 AM (Next day)
Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento
MLB: Key Match Previews
Match 1: San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Date: 26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 04:05 PM ET | 01:05 PM PT | 01:35 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco
MLB Expected Lineups
San Francisco Giants
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Anthony Molina
Relief Pitcher
Carson Seymour
Closer
Dylan Smith
Catcher
Drew Cavanaugh
First Baseman
Brett Harris
Second Baseman
Jonah Cox
Third Baseman
Shay Whitcomb
Shortstop
Christian Koss
Left Fielder
Turner Hill
Center Fielder
Drew Gilbert
Right Fielder
Grant McCray
Designated Hitter
Marcelo Mayer
Los Angeles Dodgers
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Tarik Skubal
Relief Pitcher
Brock Stewart
Closer
Tanner Scott
Catcher
Will Smith
First Baseman
Freddie Freeman
Second Baseman
Tommy Edman
Third Baseman
Max Muncy
Shortstop
Mookie Betts
Left Fielder
Teoscar Hernandez
Center Fielder
Andy Pages
Right Fielder
Kyle Tucker
Designated Hitter
Shohei Ohtani
MLB Stats & KPI Comparison
KPI
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Batting Average Leader
Freddie Freeman (.292)
Jung Hoo Lee (.276)
Home Runs Leader
Shohei Ohtani (30)
Rafael Devers (37)
Runs Batted In (RBI) Leader
Shohei Ohtani (81)
Rafael Devers (98)
Pitching Wins Leader
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (14)
Robbie Ray (10)
Earned Run Average (ERA) Leader
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2.53)
Robbie Ray (3.08)
Strikeouts Leader
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (182)
Landen Roupp (143)
Team Batting Average
.257
.246
Team Runs
790
665
Team Home Runs Hit
199
178
Team On-Base Percentage
.339
.308
Team Slugging Percentage
.425
.403
Team ERA
3.59
4.36
Home Runs Allowed
172
155
Team WHIP
1.15
1.362
Batting Average Against
.219
.248
Analysis
The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this game with superior statistics. Both overall this season and against the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers’ offensive lineup consists of players like Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts. San Francisco will need effective pitching and timely hitting to challenge the visitors. The home-field advantage of Oracle Park will not be enough for the Giants to overcome Los Angeles.
The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers
Match 2: Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves
Date: 26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 04:10 PM ET | 01:10 PM PT | 01:40 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: LoanDepot Park, Miami
MLB Expected Lineups
Miami Marlins
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Sandy Alcantara
Relief Pitcher
Michael Petersen
Closer
Calvin Faucher
Catcher
Joe Mack
First Baseman
Griffin Conine
Second Baseman
Xavier Edwards
Third Baseman
Javier Sanoja
Shortstop
Otto Lopez
Left Fielder
Heriberto Hernandez
Center Fielder
Jakob Marsee
Right Fielder
Esteury Ruiz
Designated Hitter
Kyle Stowers
Atlanta Braves
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Chris Sale
Relief Pitcher
Robert Suarez
Closer
Raisel Iglesias
Catcher
Drake Baldwin
First Baseman
Matt Olson
Second Baseman
Ozzie Albies
Third Baseman
Austin Riley
Shortstop
Ha-Seong Kim
Left Fielder
Mauricio Dubon
Center Fielder
Michael Harris II
Right Fielder
Ronald Acuna Jr.
Designated Hitter
Mike Yastrzemski
MLB Stats & KPI Comparison
KPI
Miami Marlins
Atlanta Braves
Batting Average Leader
Otto Lopez (0.304)
Michael Harris II (0.292)
Home Runs Leader
Heriberto Hernández (24)
Matt Olson (41)
Runs Batted In (RBI) Leader
Otto Lopez (71)
Matt Olson (91)
Pitching Wins Leader
Sandy Alcantara (13)
Chris Sale (14)
Earned Run Average (ERA) Leader
Max Meyer (2.68)
Chris Sale (2.16)
Strikeouts Leader
Eury Pérez (152)
Chris Sale (200)
Team Batting Average
0.248
0.248
Team Runs
704
731
Team Home Runs Hit
163
201
Team On-Base Percentage
0.326
0.311
Team Slugging Percentage
0.399
0.411
Team ERA
4.10
3.62
Home Runs Allowed
168
180
Team WHIP
1.29
1.24
Batting Average Against
0.233
0.236
Analysis
The Atlanta Braves, on the other hand, have a better overall record in addition to more home run power. Their best batter is Matt Olson with 41 home runs, and Michael Harris II also adds to their offensive capabilities. On the other hand, their starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is quite experienced compared to Miami. However, Atlanta has better offensive output and a better ERA. The Marlins will need consistent hitting and effective bullpen support to compete.
The Pick: Atlanta Braves
Match 3: Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals
Date: 26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:10 PM ET | 04:10 PM PT | 04:40 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee
MLB Expected Lineups
Milwaukee Brewers
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Jacob Misiorowski
Relief Pitcher
Abner Uribe
Closer
Trevor Megill
Catcher
William Contreras
First Baseman
Jake Bauers
Second Baseman
Brice Turang
Third Baseman
Joey Ortiz
Shortstop
Cooper Pratt
Left Fielder
Jackson Chourio
Center Fielder
Garrett Mitchell
Right Fielder
Luis Lara
Designated Hitter
Christian Yelich
St. Louis Cardinals
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Michael McGreevy
Relief Pitcher
Ryne Stanek
Closer
Riley O’Brien
Catcher
Leo Bernal
First Baseman
Alec Burleson
Second Baseman
JJ Wetherholt
Third Baseman
Thomas Saggese
Shortstop
Masyn Winn
Left Fielder
Bryan Torres
Center Fielder
Nathan Church
Right Fielder
Jordan Walker
Designated Hitter
Ivan Herrera
MLB Stats & KPI Comparison
KPI
Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals
Batting Average Leader
Jackson Chourio (0.285)
Alec Burleson (0.279)
Home Runs Leader
Jake Bauers (26)
Jordan Walker (28)
Runs Batted In (RBI) Leader
Brice Turang (94)
Alec Burleson (113)
Pitching Wins Leader
Jacob Misiorowski (15)
Andre Pallante (12)
Earned Run Average (ERA) Leader
Jacob Misiorowski (1.86)
Gordon Graceffo (2.73)
Strikeouts Leader
Jacob Misiorowski (247)
Matthew Liberatore (154)
Team Batting Average
0.258
0.241
Team Runs
815
710
Team Home Runs Hit
152
162
Team On-Base Percentage
0.340
0.314
Team Slugging Percentage
0.402
0.379
Team ERA
3.52
4.24
Home Runs Allowed
166
156
Team WHIP
1.19
1.35
Batting Average Against
0.223
0.253
Analysis
In this series, the Milwaukee Brewers have the edge over their opponents in terms of offense and team ERA. The Milwaukee Brewers have Jacob Misiorowski, who has the lowest ERA of 1.86 as well as 247 strikeouts for the team. The Milwaukee Brewers have an edge over their opponents in terms of batting average, runs scored, and on-base percentage. St. Louis will need consistent hitting and effective pitching to challenge the hosts. Milwaukee’s overall statistical profile and home-field advantage make them the pick.
The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers
Match 4: Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians
Date: 26 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:10 PM ET | 04:10 PM PT | 04:40 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
MLB Expected Lineups
Kansas City Royals
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Michael Wacha
Relief Pitcher
Alex Lange
Closer
Nate Pearson
Catcher
Carter Jensen
First Baseman
Vinnie Pasquantino
Second Baseman
Michael Massey
Third Baseman
Maikel Garcia
Shortstop
Bobby Witt Jr.
Left Fielder
John Rave
Center Fielder
Kyle Isbel
Right Fielder
Jac Cagianone
Designated Hitter
Salvador Perez
Cleveland Guardians
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Gavin Williams
Relief Pitcher
Hunter Gaddis
Closer
Cade Smith
Catcher
Patrick Bailey
First Baseman
Nathaniel Lowe
Second Baseman
Travis Bazzana
Third Baseman
Jose Ramirez
Shortstop
Brayan Rocchio
Left Fielder
Angel Martinez
Center Fielder
Steven Kwan
Right Fielder
Jo Adell
Designated Hitter
Chase DeLauter
MLB Stats & KPI Comparison
KPI
Kansas City Royals
Cleveland Guardians
Batting Average Leader
Jac Caglianone (0.283)
Steven Kwan (0.280)
Home Runs Leader
Carter Jensen (25)
Angel Martinez (18)
Runs Batted In (RBI) Leader
Carter Jensen (76)
Brayan Rocchio (70)
Pitching Wins Leader
Michael Wacha / Noah Cameron (9)
Gavin Williams (14)
Earned Run Average (ERA) Leader
Michael Wacha (3.33)
Cade Smith (1.96)
Strikeouts Leader
Noah Cameron (155)
Gavin Williams (244)
Team Batting Average
0.246
0.237
Team Runs
673
653
Team Home Runs Hit
165
153
Team On-Base Percentage
0.315
0.314
Team Slugging Percentage
0.399
0.375
Team ERA
4.73
3.75
Home Runs Allowed
201
170
Team WHIP
1.40
1.26
Batting Average Against
0.260
0.236
Analysis
The Cleveland Guardians are favored in this game. Because of their lower team ERA as well as good run prevention against the Kansas City Royals. Gavin Williams is the pitcher in charge for Cleveland. Michael Wacha is the pitcher that the Kansas City Royals can call on. Although the Kansas City Royals outshine the Cleveland Guardians in some offensive stats, Cleveland’s pitching stats will counteract that. The Guardians are the pick based on their overall pitching advantage.
The Pick: Cleveland Guardians
Conclusion
September 26, 2026, is a day with many promising baseball games. The preview games chosen below reveal some of the disparities among the teams. Regarding how they perform in terms of their batting prowess and strong pitchers. Some of the teams included in the match analysis and preview are the Dodgers, Braves, Brewers, and Guardians. There are varying aspects that are brought out in the game analysis. But team statistics give good information on what is likely to happen. It is good to look at the expected lineups and statistics for the whole season before writing. Fans can follow the schedule, compare team performances, and enjoy another memorable day of MLB action.