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MLB.com[2]'s own postseason schedule release fixes World Series Game 1 on Friday 23 October 2026 and a possible Game 7 on 31 October, so the pin runs across the scheduled window.
MLB's own schedule release is the primary source for the 23 October Game 1 and the 31 October Game 7 date.
ESPN repeats the full bracket and the same World Series dates, confirming the league release.
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