Major League Baseball’s postseason begins Tuesday with several matchups drawing attention, including Boston versus the New York Yankees as the Red Sox’s and Yankees’ rivalry takes center stage. The Los Angeles Dodgers also enter the playoffs aiming for a third consecutive World Series title, having qualified with other teams through league postseason berths.
Across the league, each side’s path starts with best-of-three wildcard series, with six teams making the National League and six making the American League playoffs. While the Dodgers are the defending champions and are the focus of their own title pursuit, at least one recurring concern highlighted by outlets is Shohei Ohtani’s performance and health following recent injury returns.
Japan Times notes that Ohtani has struggled in games since returning from left knee and right biceps injuries, which could influence how Los Angeles performs early in the postseason. Other coverage similarly emphasizes the spotlight on Boston and New York alongside the Dodgers’ “three-peat” objective as the playoff bracket takes shape.
