The MLB Playoffs for 2024 are in full swing with exciting matchups in the ALCS and NLCS. The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are battling it out in the NLCS, with the Dodgers looking to secure a spot in the World Series with back-to-back wins. On the American League side, the New York Yankees are facing off against the Cleveland Guardians, with the Yankees currently leading the series.
The Mets have made an impressive run to the NLCS by eliminating the Philadelphia Phillies, while the Dodgers took down the San Diego Padres. The Yankees, on the other hand, defeated the Kansas City Royals, and the Guardians ended the Detroit Tigers’ season in a thrilling ALDS Game 5.
In the Wild Card Series, the Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers were all eliminated, setting the stage for an exciting postseason. The playoff bracket consists of four rounds, with eight teams competing in the best-of-three Wild Card Series, and the top seeds earning byes to the League Division Series.
The 2024 World Series is scheduled to start on either October 25 or October 22, depending on the outcome of the ALCS and NLCS. If both series end in five games or less, the start date will be moved up.
As the MLB Playoffs continue, fans can look forward to more thrilling matchups in the ALCS and NLCS. The schedule is packed with games leading up to the World Series, where the top teams will compete for the championship title. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting baseball action as the postseason unfolds.