MLB 2024 playoffs tracker: Playoff round, clinch scenarios and postseason schedule with one game to go

The MLB postseason is just around the corner. And with one game left in the regular season — the second of the Mets-Braves doubleheader — the playoff picture is almost complete.

Let’s break down the postseason standings and playoff round.

Which teams are in the playoffs?

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.

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.

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.

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.

New York Mets: The Mets secured a wild card in the NL round. Depending on the outcome of the second game on Monday, they will be number 5 or number 6.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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?

Two teams – the Braves and the Diamondbacks – are competing for the final wild card spot in the National League. The Diamondbacks’ regular season is over.

After a postponement due to Hurricane Helene, the Mets and Braves play a doubleheader in Atlanta on Monday to determine the NL wild-card round. The Mets secured a wild card with their chaotic 8-7 win in Game 1. If the Braves win the second game, they receive a wild card and the D-Backs are eliminated. If the Braves are defeated on Monday, they will be eliminated and the D-Backs will make the playoffs.

What will the playoff round look like?

If the Mets and Braves split the doubleheader, Atlanta will be the No. 5 seed and New York will be the No. 6 seed based on Atlanta’s win in the season series between the two. The Braves then travel to San Diego to face the Padres, while the Mets return to Milwaukee to play the Brewers.

If the Mets win 2-0 on Monday, they will travel to No. 5 seed San Diego and Arizona will face No. 6 seed Milwaukee in a rematch of last year’s wild-card round.

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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)