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

American League Championship Series: New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians

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

• Game 1, Monday, Oct. 14: Yankees 5, Guardians 2

• Game 2, Tuesday, Oct. 15: Yankees 6, Guardians 3 (Yankees lead series 2-0)

• Game 3, Thursday, Oct. 17: Yankees at Guardians, 5:08 p.m. (TBS/truTV/Max)

• Game 4, Friday, Oct. 18: Yankees at Guardians, 8:08 p.m. (TBS/truTV/Max)

• *Game 5:, Saturday, Oct. 19: Yankees at Guardians, 8:08 p.m. (TBS/truTV/Max)

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

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

National League Championship Series: New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

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

• Game 1, Sunday, Oct. 13: Dodgers 9, Mets 0 (Dodgers lead series 1-0)

• Game 2, Monday, Oct. 14: Mets 7, Dodgers 3 (Series tied 1-1)

• Game 3, Wednesday, Oct. 16: Dodgers at Mets, 8:08 p.m. (FS1)

• Game 4, Thursday, Oct. 17: Dodgers at Mets, TBD (FS1)

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

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

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

2024 World Series schedule

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