A Thrilling Start to the 2024 MLB Playoffs

The exhilarating journey of the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs commenced after the conclusion of the regular season, marked by a pair of consequential games on Monday. For the third consecutive year, the 12-team postseason started with a dynamic wild-card round, which began Tuesday, broadcasted on ESPN. This round saw eight teams vying for four coveted spots to progress to the division series comprising eight teams.

The Playoff Picture: American and National League

The American League’s playoff scenario was finalized on the supposed last day of the regular season, Sunday, with the Yankees and Guardians securing the top two positions. However, the National League’s playoff scene, where the Phillies and Dodgers secured prime positions, wasn’t confirmed until the Mets and Braves wrapped up their doubleheader on Monday. The Mets and Braves ended their doubleheader in a tie, each securing a playoff spot (effectively knocking out Arizona), and they will now face their respective wild-card challengers swiftly before Tuesday.

Exhilarating Start to Postseason Baseball

With the first pitch of the wild-card games to the final out of the World Series, we provide detailed coverage of the postseason bracket, schedules, outcomes, and viewing options for every game this October.

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Wild Card Series: American and National League

Eight teams enter the field, but only four will progress. Stay updated with every wild-card series matchup through Thursday on ESPN and ABC. Here’s the schedule for Tuesday:

– DET @ HOU: 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC
– KC @ BAL: 4 p.m. ET on ESPN2
– NYM @ MIL: 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
– ATL @ SD: 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN

The Road to the World Series: Division Series and Championship Series

The division series and championship series for both the American and National Leagues are set to offer thrilling action. Here are the schedules for each:

American League Division Series

Cleveland Guardians vs. winner of Tigers-Astros series and New York Yankees vs. winner of Royals-Orioles series.

National League Division Series

Philadelphia Phillies vs. winner of Mets-Brewers series and Los Angeles Dodgers vs. winner of Braves-Padres series.

American League Championship Series

The best-of-seven series begins on Monday, Oct. 14 (TBS).

National League Championship Series

The best-of-seven series kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 13 (FOX/FS1).

World Series: The Ultimate Showdown

The best-of-seven series is set to begin on Friday, Oct. 25 (FOX). Note that if both league championship series conclude by Oct. 19, implying neither series extends beyond five games, the World Series will start on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

From the wild-card rounds to the World Series, get ready for an exciting journey through the 2024 MLB playoffs.