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