Trader consensus reflects the extreme historical rarity of no-hitters in MLB postseason play, with only three recorded across more than a century and thousands of games—Don Larsen’s 1956 perfect game, Roy Halladay’s 2010 NLDS gem, and the Astros’ combined effort in the 2022 World Series. In the current 2026 postseason, early close calls such as Michael King’s seven-inning bid and Drew Rasmussen’s extended no-hit stretch underscore how quickly such efforts typically end against playoff-caliber lineups. Factors including shorter outings for starters, heavy bullpen reliance, elite offensive talent, and defensive execution in high-leverage settings reinforce the 96% implied probability of no occurrence. Still, a dominant starter facing a favorable matchup, combined with strong defense and limited walks, remains a plausible path to altering the outcome before the World Series concludes.