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)