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2024 MLB Playoffs: Final Playoff Bracket and Postseason Schedule Featuring Mets and Braves Splitting Doubleheader to Earn Wild Cards
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2024 MLB Playoffs: Final Playoff Bracket and Postseason Schedule Featuring Mets and Braves Splitting Doubleheader to Earn 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 upcoming postseason schedule.

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

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

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

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

Atlanta Braves: The Braves earned a wild card into the NL round with their victory in Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader. They will be the No. 5 seed.

New York Mets: The Mets earned a wild card into the NL round with their victory in Game 1 of Monday’s doubleheader. They will be the sixth seed.

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

Cleveland Guardians: The Guardians captured the AL Central title and second place in the AL series, meaning they have a bye through the wild-card round and home field advantage in the ALDS.

Houston Astros: The Astros took 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 earned the top wild card in the AL bracket. They will be the No. 4 seed and host a wild-card series against the No. 5 seed Royals.

Kansas City Royals: The Royals earned a wild card into the AL bracket. They will be the No. 5 seed.

Detroit Tigers: The Tigers earned a wild card entry into the AL bracket. They will be the sixth seed.

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The Mets and Braves split the doubleheader on Monday, making Atlanta the No. 5 seed and New York the No. 6 seed in the NL, based on Atlanta winning the season series between the two.

The playoff bracket after Monday's doubleheader. (Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)The playoff bracket after Monday's doubleheader. (Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)

The playoff bracket after Monday’s doubleheader. (Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)

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

(Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports)

Game 1: Tuesday, October 1
Game 2: Wednesday, October 2
Game 3: Thursday, October 3*

ALDS

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

NLDS

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

(*if necessary)