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MLB Playoffs 2024: Final playoff round and postseason schedule with Mets and Braves splitting doubleheaders to secure wild cards
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MLB Playoffs 2024: Final playoff round and postseason schedule with Mets and Braves splitting doubleheaders to secure wild cards

The MLB postseason is finally here. And after a wild doubleheader between the Mets and Braves on Monday, the playoff picture is complete.

Let’s break down the teams in the postseason, the playoff round, and the schedule for the upcoming postseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers: The Dodgers clinched the NL West title, the No. 1 seed in the NL rankings and the best MLB record overall, meaning they have a bye in the wild-card round and home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

Philadelphia Phillies: The Phillies clinched the NL East title and the No. 2 seed in the NL round, meaning they have a bye in the wild-card round and home-field advantage in the NLDS.

Milwaukee Brewers: The Brewers became the first team to win their division, retaking the NL Central on September 18. They secured the No. 3 seed in the NL round and will host a wild card series against the No. 6 seed.

San Diego Padres: The Padres secured the top wild card in the NL round. They will be the No. 4 seed and play a wildcard series against the No. 5 seed.

Atlanta Braves: The Braves secured a wild card in the NL round with their win in Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader. You will be number 5.

New York Mets: The Mets secured a wild card in the NL round with their win in Game 1 of Monday’s doubleheader. You will be number 6.

New York Yankees: The Yankees clinched the AL East title and the No. 1 seed in the AL bracket, meaning they have a bye in the wild-card round and home-field advantage in the AL playoffs.

Cleveland Guardians: The Guardians clinched the AL Central title and the No. 2 seed in the AL bracket, meaning they have a bye in the wild-card round and home-field advantage in the ALDS.

Houston Astros: The Astros won the AL West title and the No. 3 seed in the AL bracket. They will host a wild card series against the No. 6 seed Tigers.

Baltimore Orioles: The Orioles secured the top wild card in the AL bracket. They will be the No. 4 seed and play a wild card series against the No. 5 seed Royals.

Kansas City Royals: The Royals secured a wild card in the AL bracket. You will be number 5.

Detroit Tigers: The Tigers secured a wild card in the AL round. You will be number 6.

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The Mets and Braves split Monday’s doubleheader, which landed Atlanta at No. 5 and New York at No. 6 in the Netherlands based on Atlanta’s win in the season series between the two.

The playoff round after the doubleheader on Monday. (Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)The playoff round after the doubleheader on Monday. (Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)

The playoff round after the doubleheader on Monday. (Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)

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(Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)(Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)

(Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)

Game 1: Tuesday, October 1st
Game 2: Wednesday, October 2nd
Game 3: Thursday, October 3rd*

ALDS

Game 1: Saturday, October 5th
Game 2: Monday, October 7th
Game 3: Wednesday, October 9th
Game 4: Thursday, October 10th*
Game 5: Saturday, October 12th*

NLDS

Game 1: Saturday, October 5th
Game 2: Sunday, October 6th
Game 3: Tuesday, October 8th
Game 4: Wednesday, October 9th*
Game 5: Friday, October 11th*

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