Schedule, date, time, TV for all games

The search for the 2024 World Series begins Tuesday as the final games of the MLB regular season come to a close. With only a few games left to play, spots still need to be determined before the playoff round can be finalized.

The American League playoffs will be decided with the New York Yankees, Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros each securing the top three spots, with the Yankees and Guardians receiving byes in the first round. The Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals have secured the three wild card spots.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have the best record in the major leagues after using more than 40 different pitchers this season, earned the No. 1 seed and secured home-field advantage. The Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres have secured the second through fourth spots in the National League, with the No. 2 Phillies joining the Dodgers with a first-round bye.

But there are still two playoff spots that need to be resolved.

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National League playoff spots are up for grabs

The New York Mets, Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks are still fighting for the final two wild card spots in the National League. The Mets and Braves will play an NL East doubleheader on Monday after the games were canceled due to Hurricane Helene.

The Diamondbacks are currently on the outside looking in and will have to wait and see how things develop. The Mets have a head-to-head tiebreaker over Arizona.

Here's a look at each scenario:

∎ The Braves can get the win if: Atlanta must win one of two games in its doubleheader against New York on Monday.

∎ The Mets can get the win if: New York must win one of two games in its doubleheader against Atlanta on Monday.

∎ The Diamondbacks can claim victory if: Arizona needs either the Mets or Braves to beat the other in Monday's doubleheader.

MLB playoff scenarios: The field is almost complete as the Mets and Braves will determine two NL wild card spots

MLB playoff series:

*The rankings are subject to change

American League Wild Card:

American League Free Spins:

National League Wildcard:

National League free spins:

MLB PLAYOFF PICTURE: Wildcard rankings, current division standings 2024

2024 MLB Postseason Schedule:

Wildcard Series (Best-of-3):

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

Game 1: Tigers/Royals at Astros | 2:32 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN
Game 1: Tigers/Royals at Orioles | 4:08 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN
Game 1: NLWC3 at Brewers | 5:32 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN
Game 1: NLWC2 at Padres | 8:38 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2:

Game 2: Tigers/Royals at Astros | 2:32 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN
Game 2: Tigers/Royals at Orioles | 4:38 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN
Game 2: NLWC3 at Brewers | 7:38 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN
Game 2: NLWC2 at Padres | 8:38 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN

THURSDAY, OCT. 3 (if necessary)

Game 3: Tigers/Royals at Astros | 2:32 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN
Game 3: Tigers/Royals at Orioles | 4:08 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN
Game 3: NLWC2 at Padres | 7:08 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN
Game 3: NLWC3 at Brewers | 8:38 p.m. ET | ABC/ESPN

Division Series (Best-of-5):

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Game 1: NL 3/6 winner at Phillies | TBD | FOX/FS1
Game 1: HOU/DET at Guardians | TBD | TBS
Game 1: BAL/KC at the Yankees | TBD | TBS
Game 1: NL 4/5 at Dodgers | TBD | FOX/FS1

SUNDAY, OCT. 6

Game 2: NL 3/6 winner at Phillies | TBD | FOX/FS1
Game 2: NL 4/5 winner at Dodgers | TBD | FOX/FS1

MONDAY, OCT. 7

Game 2: HOU/DET at Guardians | TBD | TBS
Game 2: BAL/KC at the Yankees | TBD | TBS

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

Game 3: Phillies at NL 3/6 Winner| TBD | FOX/FS1
Game 3: Dodgers at NL 4/5 winner | TBA | FOX/FS1

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9 (*if required)

Game 4*: Phillies at NL 3/6 winner | TBD | FOX/FS1
Game 3: Guardians at HOU/DET | TBD | TBS
Game 3: Yankees at BAL/KC | TBD | TBS
Game 4*: Dodgers at NL 4/5 winner | TBD | FOX/FS1

THURSDAY, OCT. 10 (*if required)

Game 4*: Guardians at HOU/DET | TBD | TBS
Game 4*: Yankees at BAL/KC | TBD | TBS

FRIDAY, OCT. 11 (*if required)

Game 5*: NL 3/6 winner at Phillies | TBD | FOX/FS1
Game 5*: NL 4/5 winner at Dodgers | TBD | FOX/FS1

SATURDAY, OCT. 12 (*if required)

Game 5*: HOU/DET at Guardians | TBD | TBS
Game 5*: BAL/KC at Yankees | TBD | TBS

League Championship Series (Best-of-7):

October 13th: NLCS Game 1
October 14th: ALCS Game 1, NLCS Game 2
October 15th: ALCS Game 2
October 16: NLCS Game 3
October 17th: ALCS Game 3, NLCS Game 4
October 18th: ALCS Game 4, NLCS Game 5 (if required)
October 19th: ALCS Game 5 (if required)
October 20th: NLCS Game 6 (if required)
October 21st: ALCS Game 6 (if necessary), NLCS Game 7 (if necessary)
October 22nd: ALCS Game 7 (if required)

World Series (Best of 7):

October 25th: World Series Game 1
October 26th: World Series Game 2
October 28th: World Series Game 3
October 29th: World Series Game 4
October 30th: World Series Game 5 (if required)
November 1st: World Series Game 6 (if required)
November 2nd: World Series Game 7 (if required)