2024 MLB postseason: NLCS, ALCS bracket, schedule and results

The 2024 American League and National League championship series have already been a thrilling spectacle, keeping fans on the edge of their seat and amplifying the excitement of Major League Baseball's postseason.

The New York Yankees have continued to be a force against the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS, while the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets have traded punches in the NLCS.

What's at stake is a World Series berth and a chance to hoist the Commissioner's Trophy.

Here is the MLB postseason 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. Cleveland Guardians

National League Championship Series matchup

• Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets

2024 MLB postseason schedule and results

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

∎ American League Championship Series

Yankees lead series 2-1

Game 1: Yankees 5, Guardians 2

Game 2: Yankees 6, Guardians 3

Game 3: Guardians 7, Yankees 5 (10 innings)

Game 4, Friday: Yankees at Guardians, 8:08 p.m. (TBS)

Game 5, Saturday: Yankees at Guardians, 8:08 p.m. (TBS/truTV)

*Game 6, Monday, Oct. 21: Guardians at Yankees, 5:08 p.m. (TBS/truTV)

*Game 7, Tuesday, Oct. 22: Guardians at Yankees, 7:38 p.m (TBS/truTV)

∎ National League Championship Series

Dodgers lead series 3-2

Game 1 Dodgers 9, Mets 0

Game 2: Mets 7, Dodgers 3

Game 3: Dodgers 8, Mets 0

Game 4: Dodgers 10, Mets 2

Game 5: Mets 12, Dodgers 6

Game 6, Sunday: Mets at Dodgers, 8:08 p.m. (FS1)

*Game 7, Monday, Oct. 21: Mets at Dodgers, 8:08 p.m. (Fox)

2024 World Series schedule

ALCS winner vs. NLCS winner

Best-of-seven series

Friday, Oct. 25: World Series Game 1

Saturday, Oct. 26: World Series Game 2

Monday, Oct. 28: World Series Game 3

Tuesday, Oct. 29: World Series Game 4

Wednesday, Oct. 30: World Series Game 5 (if necessary)

Friday, Nov. 1: World Series Game 6 (if necessary)

Saturday, Nov. 2: World Series Game 7 (if necessary)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB playoff schedule: Bracket, scores and latest results