2024 MLB Playoffs Tracker: Playoff round, clinch scenarios, tiebreakers and postseason schedule as of September 29

The MLB postseason is just around the corner. And with two games left in the regular season — a Mets-Braves doubleheader on Monday — a clear picture of the playoffs is finally emerging.

Let’s break down the current state of the MLB standings and playoff round.

Who has secured a spot in the playoffs?

The Los Angeles Dodgers: The Dodgers clinched the NL West title, the No. 1 seed in the NL rankings and the best MLB record overall, meaning they have a bye in the wild-card round and home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

The Philadelphia Phillies: The Phillies clinched the NL East title and the No. 2 seed in the NL round, meaning they have a bye in the wild-card round and home-field advantage in the NLDS.

The Milwaukee Brewers: The Brewers became the first team to win their division, retaking the NL Central on September 18. They secured the No. 3 seed in the NL round and will host a wild card series against the No. 6 seed.

The San Diego Padres: The Padres secured the top wild card in the NL round. They will be the No. 4 seed and play a wildcard series against the No. 5 seed.

The New York Yankees: The Yankees clinched the AL East title and the No. 1 seed in the AL bracket, meaning they have a bye in the wild-card round and home-field advantage in the AL playoffs.

The Cleveland Guardians: The Guardians clinched the AL Central title and the No. 2 seed in the AL bracket, meaning they have a bye in the wild-card round and home-field advantage in the ALDS.

The Houston Astros: The Astros won the AL West title and the No. 3 seed in the AL bracket. They will host a wildcard series against the No. 6 seed.

The Baltimore Orioles: The Orioles secured the top wild card in the AL bracket. They will be the No. 4 seed and play a wildcard series against the No. 5 seed.

The Kansas City Royals: The Royals secured a wild card in the AL bracket. You will be number 5.

The Detroit Tigers: The Tigers secured a wild card in the AL round. You will be number 6.

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Who still has to achieve victory?

Three teams – the Mets, Braves and Diamondbacks – are competing for the final two wild card spots in the National League. The Diamondbacks’ regular season is over.

After a postponement due to Hurricane Helene, the Mets and Braves will play a doubleheader in Atlanta on Monday to determine the NL wild-card round. They each need a win to secure a wild card, and if they split the doubleheader, the D-Backs will be eliminated. If either team is defeated on Monday, that team is eliminated and the D-Backs advance.

What would the playoff round look like if the season ended today?

American League

Wildcard: No. 6 Detroit Tigers** vs. No. 3 Houston Astros**
ALDS: Wildcard winner vs. No. 2 Cleveland Guardians**
Wildcard: No. 5 Kansas City Royals** vs. No. 4 Baltimore Orioles**
ALDS: Wild Card Winner vs. No. 1 New York Yankees**

Bundesliga

Wildcard: #6 New York Mets vs. #3 Milwaukee Brewers**
NLDS: Wild Card Winner vs. No. 2 Philadelphia Phillies**
Wildcard: #5 Atlanta Braves vs. #4 San Diego Padres**
NLDS: Wild Card Winner vs. No. 1 Los Angeles Dodgers**

(*he secured the playoff spot, **he secured the postseason seeding)

What are the tiebreakers?

Teams will no longer play Game 163 if they end the season in a draw. Instead, the tiebreakers are determined first using the head-to-head records and then, if necessary, using the intradivision records.

Here are the tiebreakers that could come into play on Monday:

• The Mets won the tiebreaker against the Diamondbacks.

• The Braves won the tiebreaker against the Diamondbacks.

• The Braves are in a tiebreaker against the Mets with two games left to play.

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What is the schedule for the Wild Card and Division Series?

Wildcard series

Game 1: Tuesday, October 1st
Game 2: Wednesday, October 2nd
Game 3: Thursday, October 3rd*

Division series

ALDS

Game 1: Saturday, October 5th
Game 2: Monday, October 7th
Game 3: Wednesday, October 9th
Game 4: Thursday, October 10th*
Game 5: Saturday, October 12th*

NLDS

Game 1: Saturday, October 5th
Game 2: Sunday, October 6th
Game 3: Tuesday, October 8th
Game 4: Wednesday, October 9th*
Game 5: Friday, October 11th*

(*if required)