The 2024 MLB Playoffs are just around the corner, and the playoff teams are set to battle it out for a shot at the World Series. Here’s a breakdown of the teams and their playoff matchups.
2024 MLB Playoff Bracket
In the 2024 MLB postseason, the top two seeds in each league automatically advance to the Divisional Series. Below is the full breakdown:
American League seeds:
- New York Yankees – Will face the winner of the Wild Card matchup between:
- (4) Baltimore Orioles vs. (5) Kansas City Royals
- Cleveland Guardians – Will play the winner of:
- (3) Houston Astros vs. (6) Detroit Tigers
National League Seeds:
- Los Angeles Dodgers – Will face the winner of the Wild Card matchup between:
- (4) San Diego Padres vs. (5) Atlanta Braves
- Philadelphia Phillies – Will play the winner of:
- (3) Milwaukee Brewers vs. (6) New York Mets
For up-to-date standings and more details, be sure to check the 2024 MLB playoff standings.
2024 MLB Playoff schedule:
- Wild-Card Series: Oct 1-3
- Divisional Series: Oct 5-12
- League Series: Oct 13-22
- World Series: Oct 25-Nov 2
MLB Playoff Tiebreakers:
Tiebreakers are determined by head-to-head records. If there is still a tie, other factors include:
- Record within their division
- Record within their league (outside their division)
- Record in the last half of intraleague games
Final Playoff spots
With the regular season over, teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets, and Atlanta Braves fought for the final two Wild Card spots. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies lead the National League, while the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians secured the top seeds in the American League.
Key teams like the San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, and more have also made it into the playoffs, creating exciting matchups for October.
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