2024 MLB postseason: NLCS and ALCS bracket. schedule and divisional results

The 2024 MLB playoffs have delivered thrilling action, and the League Championship Series matchups are set. The excitement is palpable as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees , two of the most storied franchises in baseball, advance to the next round. The battle to the World Series continues, promising more heart-stopping moments and unforgettable games.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' strategic investment in players during the offseason has proven to be a game-changer. Their five-game divisional series against the San Diego Padres culminated in a nail-biting 2-0 Game 5 victory, marking their 16th overall appearance in the National League Championship Series and the first since 2021. The Dodgers will now face the wild-card New York Mets , who secured their spot after Francisco Lindor's grand slam led them to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS.

In the American League, the New York Yankees' determination and resilience were on full display as they secured a spot in the ALCS after a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 4. The Yankees will now face the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series, following a decisive 7-3 Game 5 that eliminated the Detroit Tigers.

Here is the most recent bracket, schedule, and results for the journey to the World Series.

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MLB playoff bracket

American League Championship Series matchup

• New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers/Cleveland Guardians

National League Championship Series matchup

• Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets

2024 MLB postseason schedule

American League Championship Series

Best-of-seven series ; all times Eastern ; *- if necessary.

• Game 1, Monday, Oct. 14: Guardians at Yankees, 7:37 p.m. (TBS/truTV/Max)
• Game 2, Tuesday, Oct. 15: Guardians at Yankees, 7:37 p.m. (TBS/truTV/Max)
• Game 3, Thursday, Oct. 17: Yankees at Guardians, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)
• Game 4, Friday, Oct. 18: Yankees at Guardians, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)
• *Game 5:, Saturday, Oct. 19: Yankees at Guardians, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)
• *Game 6, Monday, Oct. 21: Guardians at Yankees, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)
• *Game 7, Tuesday, Oct. 22: Guardians at Yankees, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)

National League Championship Series

New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Best-of-seven series ; all times Eastern ; *- if necessary.

• Game 1, Sunday, Oct. 13: Mets at Dodgers, 8:15 p.m. (Fox)
• Game 2, Monday, Oct. 14: Mets at Dodgers, 4:08 p.m. (Fox/FS1)
• Game 3, Wednesday, Oct. 16: Dodgers at Mets, 8:08 p.m. (FS1)
• Game 4, Thursday, Oct. 17: Dodgers at Mets, TBD (FS1)
• *Game 5, Friday, Oct. 18: Dodgers at Mets, TBD (Fox/FS1)
• *Game 6, Sunday, Oct. 20: Mets at Dodgers, TBD (Fox/FS1)
• *Game 7, Monday, Oct. 21: Mets at Dodgers, TBD (Fox/FS1)

2024 MLB postseason results

American League Division: Best-of-five series

Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers : Series tied 2-2

• Game 1: Guardians 7 , Tigers 0, FINAL
• Game 2: Tigers 3 , Guardians 0, FINAL
• Game 3: Tigers 3 , Guardians 0, FINAL
• Game 4: Guardians 5 , Tigers 4, FINAL
• Game 5: Guardians 7 , Tigers 3, FINAL

New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals: Yankees win series 3-1

• Game 1: Yankees 6 , Royals 5, FINAL
• Game 2: Royals 4 , Yankees 2, FINAL
• Game 3: Yankees 3 , Royals 2, FINAL
• Game 4: Yankees 3 , Royals 1, FINAL

National League Division: Best-of-five series

Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets: Mets win series 3-1

• Game 1: Mets 6 , Phillies 1, FINAL
• Game 2: Phillies 7, Mets 6, FINAL
• Game 3: Mets 7, Phillies 2, FINAL
• Game 4: Mets 4 , Phillies 1, FINAL

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres: Dodgers win series 3-2

• Game 1: Dodgers 7 , Padres 5 , FINAL
• Game 2: Padres 10, Dodgers 2, FINAL
• Game 3: Padres 6, Dodgers 5, FINAL
• Game 4: Dodgers 8 , Padres 0, FINAL
• Game 5: Dodgers 2 , Padres 0, FINAL

2024 World Series schedule

Best-of-seven series

• October 25: World Series Game 1
• October 26: World Series Game 2
• October 28: World Series Game 3
• October 29: World Series Game 4
• October 30: World Series Game 5 (if necessary)
• November 1: World Series Game 6 (if necessary)
• November 2: World Series Game 7 (if necessary)

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