2024 MLB postseason: Schedule, results and division series bracket

The 2024 MLB playoffs are currently in the midst of the eight-team division series, showcasing thrilling action and the unpredictable nature of the game, with half of the series still remaining.

In the National League Division Series, the Philadelphia Phillies are locked in a fierce battle against the New York Mets, who currently hold a narrow lead of 2-1. The San Diego Padres are also in a tight contest, leading the series 2-1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers as they gear up to host Game 3 at Petco Park.

In the American League Division Series, the upcoming games are crucial as both series are tied 1-1. The Cleveland Guardians are heading to Comerica Park for a pivotal match against the Detroit Tigers. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are set to clash with the Kansas City Royals in a game that could shift the series balance at Kauffman Stadium.

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 Division matchups

• Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers

• New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals

National League Wild Division matchups

• Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets

• Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres

2024 MLB postseason schedule

American League Division: Best-of-five series

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Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers

Series tied 2-2

• Game 1: Guardians 7, Tigers 0

• Game 2: Tigers 3, Guardians 0

• Game 3: Tigers 3, Guardians 0

• Game 4: Guardians 5, Tigers 4

• Game 5: Tigers at Guardians, Saturday, Oct. 12 at 4:38 p.m. on TBS

New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals

Yankees win series 3-1

• Game 1: Yankees 6, Royals 5

• Game 2: Royals 4, Yankees 2

• Game 3: Yankees 3, Royals 2

• Game 4: Yankees 3, Royals 1

National League Division: Best-of-five series

Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets

Mets win series 3-1

• Game 1: Mets 6, Phillies 1

• Game 2: Phillies 7, Mets 6

• Game 3: Mets 7, Phillies 2

• Game 4: Mets 4, Phillies 1

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres

Dodgers win series 3-2

• Game 1: Dodgers 7, Padres 5

• Game 2: Padres 10, Dodgers 2

• Game 3: Padres 6, Dodgers 5

• Game 4: Dodgers 8, Padres 0

• Game 5: Dodgers 2, Padres 0

American League Championship Series

Best-of-7; all times Eastern; x-if necessary.

• Game 1, Monday, Oct. 14: Tigers/Guardians at Yankees, 7:37 p.m. (TBS/truTV/Max)

• Game 2, Tuesday, Oct. 15: Tigers/Guardians at Yankees, 7:37 p.m. (TBS/truTV/Max)

• Game 3, Thursday, Oct. 17: Yankees at Tigers/Guardians, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)

• Game 4, Friday, Oct. 18: Yankees at Tigers/Guardians, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)

• x-Game 5:, Saturday, Oct. 19: Yankees at Tigers/Guardians, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)

• x-Game 6, Monday, Oct. 21: Tigers/Guardians at Yankees, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)

• x-Game 7, Tuesday, Oct. 22: Tigers/Guardians at Yankees, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)

National League Championship Series

New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Best-of-7; all times Eastern; x-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)

• x-Game 5, Friday, Oct. 18: Dodgers at Mets, TBD (Fox/FS1)

• x-Game 6, Sunday, Oct. 20: Mets at Dodgers, TBD (Fox/FS1)

• x-Game 7, Monday, Oct. 21: Mets at Dodgers, TBD (Fox/FS1)

World Series (Best-of-7)

• 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)

This item has been updated with scores and additional game times and TV details.

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