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The MLB regular season has come to an end. Postseason action is just days away, as the playoffs will begin on Sept. 23. During the closing day of the regular season, the Houston Astros secured the American League West title over the Texas Rangers. The Philadelphia Phillies also clinched the final spot in the National League. So, what does the postseason bracket look like, and when will games be played?
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American League:
One seed: Tampa Bay Rays
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Two seed: Cleveland Guardians
Three seed: Houston Astros
Four seed: New York Yankees
Five seed: Boston Red Sox
Six seed: Chicago White Sox
National League:
One seed: Milwaukee Brewers
Two seed: Los Angeles Dodgers
Three seed: Atlanta Braves
Four seed: San Diego Padres
Five seed: Chicago Cubs
Six seed: Philadelphia Phillies
All times are in Eastern time zone
NL Wild Card Series:
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Sept. 29: Phillies @ Braves, 2 p.m., NBC/Peacock
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Sept. 30: Phillies @ Braves, 2 p.m., NBC/Peacock
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Oct. 1: Phillies @ Braves, 2 p.m., NBC/Peacock
NL Wild Card Series:
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Sept. 29: Cubs @ Padres, 10 p.m., Peacock/NBCSN
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Sept. 30: Cubs @ Padres, 10 p.m., Peacock/NBCSN
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Oct. 1: Cubs @ Padres, 10 p.m., Peacock/NBCSN
AL Wild Card Series:
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Sept. 29: White Sox @ Astros, 5 p.m., Peacock/NBCSN
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Sept. 30: White Sox @ Astros, 5 p.m., Peacock/NBCSN
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Oct. 1: White Sox @ Astros, 5 p.m., Peacock/NBCSN
AL Wild Card Series:
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Sept. 29: Red Sox @ Yankees, 8 p.m., NBC/Peacock
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Sept. 30: Red Sox @ Yankees, 8 p.m., NBC/Peacock
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Oct. 1: Red Sox @ Yankees, 8 p.m., NBC/Peacock
ALDS:
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Oct. 3: Yankees or Red Sox @ Rays, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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Oct. 5: Yankees or Red Sox @ Rays, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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Oct. 7: Rays @ Yankees or Red Sox, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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Oct. 8: Rays @ Yankees or Red Sox, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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Oct. 10: Yankees or Red Sox @ Rays, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
ALDS:
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Oct. 3: Astros or White Sox @ Guardians, TBD, TBD/HBO Max
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Oct. 5: Astros or White Sox @ Guardians, TBD, TBD/HBO Max
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Oct. 7:Guardians @ Astros or White Sox, TBD, TBD/HBO Max
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Oct. 8: Guardians @ Astros or White Sox, TBD, TBD/HBO Max
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Oct. 10: Astros or White Sox @ Guardians, TBD, TBD/HBO Max
NLDS:
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Oct. 3: Padres or Cubs @ Brewers, TBD, Fox/FS1
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Oct. 4: Padres or Cubs @ Brewers, TBD, Fox/FS1
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Oct. 6: Brewers @ Padres or Cubs, TBD, Fox/FS1
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Oct. 7: Brewers @ Padres or Cubs, TBD, Fox/FS1
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Oct. 9: Padres or Cubs @ Brewers, TBD, Fox/FS1
NLDS:
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Oct. 3: Braves or Phillies @ Dodgers, TBD, Fox/FS1
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Oct. 4: Braves or Phillies @ Dodgers, TBD, Fox/FS1
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Oct. 6: Dodgers @ Braves or Phillies, TBD, Fox/FS1
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Oct. 7: Dodgers @ Braves or Phillies, TBD, Fox/FS1
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Oct. 9: Braves or Phillies @ Dodgers, TBD, Fox/FS1
ALCS:
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AL low @ AL high, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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AL low @ AL high, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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AL high @ AL low, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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AL high @ AL low, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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AL high @ AL low, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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AL low @ AL high, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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AL low @ AL high, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
NLCS:
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NL low @ NL high, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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NL low @ NL high, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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NL high @ NL low, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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NL high @ NL low, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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NL high @ NL low, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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NL low @ NL high, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
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NL low @ NL high, TBD, TBS/HBO Max
World Series:
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Low @ High, TBD, Fox
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Low @ High, TBD, Fox
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High @ Low, TBD, Fox
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High @ Low, TBD, Fox
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High @ Low, TBD, Fox
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Low @ High, TBD, Fox
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Low @ High, TBD, Fox
