Munetaka Murakami and MLB's best playoff-clinching locker room celebrations, ranked

Wajih AlBaroudi, For The WinFri, September 25, 2026 at 2:16 PM UTC

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October is approaching, so that means it's playoff-clinching time in MLB. Only two spots remain up for grabs as 10 teams have locked down their spots.

Whether teams are established World Series contenders or newcomers, the elation of reaching the playoffs after a grueling regular season is undeniable. Some players went the extra mile in celebrating the occasion, and we're celebrating their enthusiasm here.

Here are MLB's best playoff-clinching locker room celebrations of 2026, ranked.

No. 6: RF Sal Frelick, Milwaukee Brewers

Frelick let out a victory scream after the Brewers clinched their fourth straight NL Central title.

No. 5: SS Brayan Rocchio, Cleveland Guardians

You've got to love the wordplay from Rocchio.

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No. 4: LHP Shota Imanaga, Chicago Cubs

Chris Bosh would be proud of Imanaga's technique here.

No. 3: DH Yandy Diaz, Tampa Bay Rays

Now that is a postgame meal.

No. 2: SS Fernando Tatis, San Diego Padres

"Burn my eyes!" has the making of a classic line in Padres lore if they can make a run.

No. 1 1B Munetaka Murakami, Chicago White Sox

It's been an up-and-down season for Murakami, but he's never wavered in the vibes department.

Two more teams will have their opportunity to celebrate a postseason bid very soon.

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