DETROIT, Michigan – The 2024 Major League Baseball postseason is in full swing, with the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and San Diego Padres advancing to the next round of the playoffs. The Tigers and Royals, both considered underdogs from the AL Central, managed to secure victories on the road to move on to the AL Division Series. The Tigers will now face off against the Cleveland Guardians, while the Royals are set to take on the New York Yankees in their next matchup.
In the National League, the San Diego Padres swept the Atlanta Braves to secure their spot in the NL Division Series, where they will go head-to-head with the Los Angeles Dodgers. On the other hand, the Milwaukee Brewers managed to force a decisive Game 3 against the New York Mets with a victory on Wednesday.
Teams like the New York Yankees, Cleveland Guardians, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Philadelphia Phillies earned first-round byes, propelling them into the League Division Series. The Mets and Braves clinched the final two postseason spots, leaving the Arizona Diamondbacks on the outside looking in.
A tiebreaker determined that the Atlanta Braves would be the No. 5 seed in the bracket, while the New York Mets claimed the No.6 seed after defeating the Diamondbacks. The Wild Card Series, hosted by the higher seeds, will conclude by October 3rd, leading into the LDS round beginning on October 5th.
Moving forward, fans can expect an exciting lineup of games with the ALDS and NLDS matchups set for October 5th and 6th. The League Championship Series is scheduled to begin on October 13th, with the World Series tentatively starting on either October 22nd or October 25th.
As the 2024 MLB postseason unfolds, baseball enthusiasts can anticipate thrilling matchups and fierce competition as teams vie for the ultimate prize in the World Series.