The 2026 MLB Playoffs continue today, Monday, October 5, 2026, with two American League Division Series matchups on the schedule.
Baseball fans will get an ALDS doubleheader featuring the Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians followed by the New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB Games Today – October 5, 2026
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians
- Matchup: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Series: American League Division Series
- Game: Game 2
- Series Status: White Sox lead 1-0
- TV: TBS/truTV
- Streaming: HBO Max
- Spanish-language coverage: UniMás
Chicago enters Game 2 with an opportunity to take a commanding 2-0 ALDS lead before the series shifts locations. Cleveland, meanwhile, will look to even the series and avoid heading into Game 3 facing elimination.
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays
- Matchup: New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Series: American League Division Series
- Game: Game 2
- Series Status: Rays lead 1-0
- TV: TBS/truTV
- Streaming: HBO Max
- Spanish-language coverage: UniMás
The Yankees will try to respond after dropping the opening game of the series. Tampa Bay can put New York under significant pressure with another victory and a 2-0 series advantage.
What Baseball Games Are on Today?
There are two MLB games scheduled for October 5, with both coming from the American League Division Series.
The action begins at 5:00 PM ET with the White Sox and Guardians before the Yankees and Rays take center stage at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch MLB Playoff Games Today
Both MLB playoff games are scheduled to air nationally on TBS and truuTV, with streaming available through HBO Max. Spanish-language coverage is available on UniMás.
MLB Schedule Today – October 5
| Time (ET) | Matchup | Series |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | White Sox at Guardians | ALDS Game 2 |
| 8:00 PM | Yankees at Rays | ALDS Game 2 |
2026 MLB Playoffs Continue Monday
Monday’s schedule could have a major impact on the American League playoff bracket. Chicago and Tampa Bay have opportunities to move within one victory of advancing, while Cleveland and New York will attempt to even their respective best-of-five series.
With two ALDS games scheduled back-to-back, baseball fans have postseason action throughout Monday evening.