MLB playoff schedule 2021: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series
The Major League Baseball postseason has begun. The playoff field is populated by a number of well-known players who have advanced to the postseason. Both of last year’s pennant winners, the Rays, and the 2020 World Series champion Dodgers, are back in the lineup, as are the Braves, Brewers, Cardinals, Yankees, and White Sox. The Braves, Brewers, Cardinals, Yankees, and White Sox are all back in the lineup. MORE:Major League Baseball’s playoff predictions from Sporting News For the wild card contests, the system will return to single-game eliminations, with the winner moving on to face the top seeds in each league in the best-of-five divisional rounds.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the MLB playoffs in 2021.
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MLB playoff bracket 2021
- Giants (1) vs. Dodgers (4)
- Brewers (2) vs. Braves (3)
- Giants (1) vs. Dodgers (4)
American League
- Rays (1) vs. Red Sox (4)
- Astros (2) vs. White Sox (3)
- Rays (1) vs. Red Sox (4)
How to watch MLB playoff games
- The following television channels are available:ESPN, TBS, MLB Network, FS1, Fox
- Sportsnet is available as a television channel in Canada
- Streaming options include:ESPN app, TBS app, Fox Sports app, and fuboTV (7-day free trial).
The MLB playoffs will be shown on five different networks at different times. The American League wild card game will be shown on ESPN, while the National League wild card game will be broadcast on TBS. Major League Baseball Network, TBS, and FS1 will broadcast the various games of the divisional series. TBS will broadcast all of the National League Championship Series games, while Fox and FS1 will broadcast all of the American League Championship Series games. For those who have chosen to go without cable, the Fox, TBS, and ESPN apps will provide access to live streaming of their respective games.
MLB playoff schedule, results
Game with a wildcard
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Wed., Oct. 6 | Cardinals at Dodgers | 8:10 p.m. | TBS | 3-1, LAD |
Division Series is a series of divisions inside a division. TBS will broadcast all of the National League Division Series games in both series.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | Dodgers at Giants, Game 1 | 9:37 p.m. | TBS | 4-0, SF |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | Braves at Brewers, Game 1 | 4:37 p.m. | TBS | 2-1, MIL |
| Sat., Oct. 9 | Dodgers at Giants, Game 2 | 9:07 p.m. | TBS | 9-2, LAD |
| Sat., Oct. 9 | Braves at Brewers, Game 2 | 5:07 p.m. | TBS | 3-0, ATL |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | Giants at Dodgers, Game 3 | 9:37 p.m. | TBS | 1-0, SF |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | Brewers at Braves, Game 3 | 1:07 p.m. | TBS | 3-0, ATL |
| Tue., Oct. 12 | Giants at Dodgers, Game 4 | 9:07 p.m. | TBS | 7-2, LAD |
| Tue., Oct. 12 | Brewers at Braves, Game 4 | 5:15 p.m. | TBS | 5-4, ATL |
| Thu., Oct. 14 | Dodgers at Giants, Game 5 | 9:07 p.m. | TBS | 2-1, LAD |
The Championship Series is a series of games that takes place in the finals of a competition. TBS will continue to broadcast every National League Championship Series game, as it did in the previous season.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Sat., Oct. 16 | Dodgers at Braves, Game 1 | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | 3-2, ATL |
| Sun., Oct. 17 | Dodgers at Braves, Game 2 | 7:38 p.m. | TBS | 5-4, ATL |
| Tue., Oct. 19 | Braves at Dodgers, Game 3 | 5:08 p.m. | TBS | 6-5, LAD |
| Wed., Oct. 20 | Braves at Dodgers, Game 4 | 8:08 p.m. | TBS | 9-2, ATL |
| Thu., Oct. 21 | Braves at Dodgers, Game 5 | 8:08 p.m. | TBS | 11-2, LAD |
| Sat., Oct. 23 | Dodgers at Braves, Game 6 | 8:08 p.m. | TBS | 4-2, ATL |
American League
Game with a wildcard
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Tue., Oct. 5 | Yankees at Red Sox | 8:08 p.m. | ESPN | 6-2, BOS |
Division SeriesMLB Network and FS1 will broadcast all of the American League Division Series games, with the exception of any potential Game 5s, which would be shown exclusively on FS1.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Thu., Oct. 7 | Red Sox at Rays, Game 1 | 8:07 p.m. | FS1 | 5-0, TB |
| Thu., Oct. 7 | White Sox at Astros, Game 1 | 4:07 p.m. | FS1 | 6-1, HOU |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | Red Sox at Rays, Game 2 | 7:02 p.m. | FS1 | 14-6, BOS |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | White Sox at Astros, Game 2 | 2:07 p.m. | MLB Network | 9-4, HOU |
| Sun., Oct. 10 | Rays at Red Sox, Game 3 | 4:07 p.m. | MLB Network | 6-4 (13), BOS |
| Sun., Oct. 10 | Astros at White Sox, Game 3 | 8:07 p.m. | FS1 | 12-6, CHI |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | Rays at Red Sox, Game 4 | 7:07 p.m. | FS1 | 6-5, BOS |
| Tue., Oct. 12 | Astros at White Sox, Game 4 | 2:07 p.m. | FS1 | 10-1, HOU |
The American League Championship Series (ALCS) will be broadcast on Fox and FS1.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Fri., Oct. 15 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 1 | 8:07 p.m. | Fox | 5-4, HOU |
| Sat., Oct. 16 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 2 | 4:20 p.m. | Fox | 9-5, BOS |
| Mon., Oct. 18 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 3 | 8:07 p.m. | Fox/FS1 | 12-3, BOS |
| Tue., Oct. 19 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 4 | 8:08 p.m. | FS1 | 9-2, HOU |
| Wed., Oct. 20 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 5 | 5:08 p.m. | FS1 | 9-1, HOU |
| Fri., Oct. 22 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 6 | 8:08 p.m. | FS1 | 5-0, HOU |
World Series schedule
Every game of the World Series will be shown live on Fox.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Tue., Oct. 26 | Braves at Astros, Game 1 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox | 6-2, ATL |
| Wed., Oct. 27 | Braves at Astros, Game 2 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox | 7-2, HOU |
| Fri., Oct. 29 | Astros at Braves, Game 3 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox | 2-0, ATL |
| Sat., Oct. 30 | Astros at Braves, Game 4 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox | 3-2, ATL |
| Sun., Oct. 31 | Astros at Braves, Game 5 | 8:15 p.m. | Fox | 9-5, HOU |
| Tue., Nov. 2 | Braves at Astros, Game 6 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox | 7-0, ATL |
*If it becomes necessary.
2021 MLB Playoff Schedule and Game Results
Wildcard Tuesday and Wednesday, October 5 and 6. Divisional Series are a type of baseball competition in which teams compete against one other in a divisional series. League Series (Thursday, October 7th through Thursday, October 14th) World Series will be held from Friday, October 15th, through Saturday, October 23rd. Winner of the World Series will be announced on Tuesday, October 26th, and on Tuesday, November 2nd.
MLB Playoff Schedule
The Red Sox (92-70) defeated the Yankees (92-70).
The best one out of one The Red Sox won the series by a score of 10-0. Regular-Season Matchup: The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 10-9. The Yankees’ chances of winning the World Series are as follows: The Red Sox have a 100 percent winning record against the Yankees.
| GameG | Date / Time (ET) | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue Oct 5, 8:08 pm | (4) Red Sox | 6‑2 | (5) Yankees |
106-56 Los Angeles Dodgers vs 90-72 St. Louis Cardinals The best one out of one The Dodgers won the series by a score of 10-0. Regular-Season Matchup: Dodgers win 4-3. Cardinals The likelihood of winning the series is: The Dodgers have a 100 percent winning record against the Cardinals.
| GameG | Date / Time (ET) | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed Oct 6, 8:10 pm | (4) Dodgers | 3‑1 | (5) Cardinals |
Divisional Series
The Rays (100-62) defeated the Red Sox (92-70). The top three performers out of five The Rays were defeated in the series 13-2. Regular Season Matchup: Rays 118 (Rays 118) The Boston Red Sox The likelihood of winning the series is: 100 percent for the Red Sox compared to 0 percent for the Rays.
| GameG | Date / Time (ET) | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu Oct 7, 8:07 pm | (1) Rays | 5‑0 | (4) Red Sox |
| 2 | Fri Oct 8, 7:02 pm | (1) Rays | 6‑14 | (4) Red Sox |
| 3 | Sun Oct 10, 4:07 pm | (4) Red Sox | 6‑4 (EI) | (1) Rays |
| 4 | Mon Oct 11, 7:07 pm | (4) Red Sox | 6‑5 | (1) Rays |
The Astros (95-67) defeated the White Sox (93-69). The top three performers out of five Series won by the Astros, 3-1. Regular Season Matchup: Astros 5-2 White Sox The likelihood of winning the series is: The Astros have a 100 percent winning record against the White Sox.
| GameG | Date / Time (ET) | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu Oct 7, 4:07 pm | (2) Astros | 6‑1 | (3) White Sox |
| 2 | Fri Oct 8, 2:07 pm | (2) Astros | 9‑4 | (3) White Sox |
| 3 | Sun Oct 10, 8:07 pm | (3) White Sox | 12‑6 | (2) Astros |
| 4 | Mon Oct 11, 3:37 pm | (3) White Sox | 1‑10 | (2) Astros |
Los Angeles Dodgers (106-56) at San Francisco Giants (107-55). The top three performers out of five In Game 3 of the series, the Giants were defeated by a score of 2 to 3. Dodgers The likelihood of winning the series is: 0 percent for the Giants vs. 100 percent for the Dodgers
| GameG | Date / Time (ET) | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri Oct 8, 9:37 pm | (1) Giants | 4‑0 | (4) Dodgers |
| 2 | Sat Oct 9, 9:07 pm | (1) Giants | 2‑9 | (4) Dodgers |
| 3 | Mon Oct 11, 9:37 pm | (4) Dodgers | 0‑1 | (1) Giants |
| 4 | Tue Oct 12, 9:07 pm | (4) Dodgers | 7‑2 | (1) Giants |
| 5 | Thu Oct 14, 9:07 pm | (1) Giants | 1‑2 | (4) Dodgers |
The Brewers (95-67) defeated the Braves (89-73) in the National League Division Series. The top three performers out of five The Brewers were defeated in the series by a score of 13-1. Brewers win 3-3 in regular season matchup Braves The likelihood of winning the series is: 100 percent for the Braves, 0 percent for the Brewers
| GameG | Date / Time (ET) | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri Oct 8, 4:37 pm | (2) Brewers | 2‑1 | (3) Braves |
| 2 | Sat Oct 9, 5:07 pm | (2) Brewers | 0‑3 | (3) Braves |
| 3 | Mon Oct 11, 1:07 pm | (3) Braves | 3‑0 | (2) Brewers |
| 4 | Tue Oct 12, 5:15 pm | (3) Braves | 5‑4 | (2) Brewers |
League Series
The Astros (95-67) defeated the Red Sox (92-70). The Astros won the series 4-2 with their best 4 out of 7 players. Regular Season Matchup: The Astros defeated the Red Sox 5-2. The likelihood of winning the series is: The Astros have a 100 percent winning record whereas the Red Sox have a 0 percent record.
| GameG | Date / Time (ET) | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri Oct 15, 8:07 pm | (2) Astros | 5‑4 | (4) Red Sox |
| 2 | Sat Oct 16, 4:20 pm | (2) Astros | 5‑9 | (4) Red Sox |
| 3 | Mon Oct 18, 8:08 pm | (4) Red Sox | 12‑3 | (2) Astros |
| 4 | Tue Oct 19, 8:08 pm | (4) Red Sox | 2‑9 | (2) Astros |
| 5 | Wed Oct 20, 5:08 pm | (4) Red Sox | 1‑9 | (2) Astros |
| 6 | Fri Oct 22, 8:08 pm | (2) Astros | 5‑0 | (4) Red Sox |
It was the Astros (95-67) who defeated the Red Sox (92-71). Four of the seven Astros played their best games, and the series ended 4-2 for the Astros. Boston Red Sox lose to the Houston Astros 5 to 2. The likelihood of winning the series is as follows: The Astros have a perfect record against the Red Sox.
| GameG | Date / Time (ET) | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat Oct 16, 8:08 pm | (3) Braves | 3‑2 | (4) Dodgers |
| 2 | Sun Oct 17, 7:38 pm | (3) Braves | 5‑4 | (4) Dodgers |
| 3 | Tue Oct 19, 5:08 pm | (4) Dodgers | 6‑5 | (3) Braves |
| 4 | Wed Oct 20, 8:08 pm | (4) Dodgers | 2‑9 | (3) Braves |
| 5 | Thu Oct 21, 8:08 pm | (4) Dodgers | 11‑2 | (3) Braves |
| 6 | Sat Oct 23, 8:08 pm | (3) Braves | 4‑2 | (4) Dodgers |
World Series
The Astros (95-67) defeated the Braves (89-73). The Astros were defeated in the series by a score of 24-0. Regular Season Matchup: Astros 0 0 Braves The likelihood of winning the series is: The Astros have a 0 percent chance of winning. The Braves have a 100 percent chance of winning.
| GameG | Date / Time (ET) | Home Team | Score | Visiting Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue Oct 26, 8:09 pm | (2) Astros | 2‑6 | (3) Braves |
| 2 | Wed Oct 27, 8:09 pm | (2) Astros | 7‑2 | (3) Braves |
| 3 | Fri Oct 29, 8:09 pm | (3) Braves | 2‑0 | (2) Astros |
| 4 | Sat Oct 30, 8:09 pm | (3) Braves | 3‑2 | (2) Astros |
| 5 | Sun Oct 31, 8:15 pm | (3) Braves | 5‑9 | (2) Astros |
| 6 | Tue Nov 2, 8:09 pm | (2) Astros | 0‑7 | (3) Braves |
MLB Playoffs 2021: Full Schedule, TV Info, Dates for Entire World Series Bracket
In this game, the Astros (95-67) defeated the Braves (89-73) The Astros were defeated in the series by a score of 24-0. Regular Season Matchup: Astros 0 – Braves. The likelihood of winning the series is as follows: The Astros have a 0% chance of winning while the Braves have a 100% chance of winning.
MLB Postseason TV Schedule
It has been announced that the 2021 MLB Postseason would air on FOX, FS1, TBS, ESPN, and MLB Network, with action scheduled to begin on October 5 and continue through the World Series on FOX from October 26 to November 3.
MLB Postseason TV schedule 2021
The schedule for the 2021 World Series will be released on Tuesday, November 2.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:09p | Braves – AstrosWorld Series Game 6 | FOX |
The third of November is a Wednesday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:09p | Braves – AstrosWorld Series Game 7* | FOX |
Streaming the MLB Postseason TV Schedule
Every Major League Baseball Postseason game will be broadcast live on a streaming platform. YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream are just a few of the streaming services that provide ESPN and FS1 programming. TBS is available on all of these platforms, with the exception of Fubo, which is not available. With the exception of Hulu, MLB Network is available on each of those platforms. For as long as you have an ESPN or FS1 subscription through a streaming (or cable/satellite) provider, you will be able to watch games using the ESPN and Fox Sports apps on your device.
On page two, you can see the MLB Postseason schedule from the previous season, which included an extended Wild Card round as well as neutral site games in the Division, League Championship, and World Series championships. The timetable for 2019 may be seen on page three.
Completed games
Wild Card games will be played on Tuesday, October 5.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:08p | Yankees – Red SoxAL Wild Card Game | ESPN,ESPN2 |
The 6th of October is a Wednesday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:10p | Cardinals – DodgersNL Wild Card Game | TBS |
The first game of the MLB Division Series will be played on Thursday, October 7.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 4:07p | White Sox – AstrosALDS Game 1 | FS1 |
| 8:07p | Red Sox – RaysALDS Game 1 | FS1 |
The 8th of October is a Friday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 2:07p | White Sox – AstrosALDS Game 2 | MLBN |
| 4:37p | Braves – BrewersNLDS Game 1 | TBS |
| 7:02p | Red Sox – RaysALDS Game 2 | FS1 |
| 9:37p | Dodgers – GiantsNLDS Game 1 | TBS |
The 9th of October is a Saturday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 5:07p | Braves – BrewersNLDS Game 2 | TBS |
| 9:07p | Dodgers – GiantsNLDS Game 2 | TBS |
Sunday, October 10th, 2018
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 4:07p | Rays – Red SoxALDS Game 3 | MLBN |
| 8:07p | Astros – White SoxALDS Game 3 | FS1 |
on the 10th of October
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 1:07p | Brewers – BravesNLDS Game 3 | TBS |
| 3:30p | Astros – White SoxALDS Game 4 — PPD (RAIN) | FS1 |
| 7:00p | Rays – Red SoxALDS Game 4 | FS1 |
| 9:30p | Giants – DodgersNLDS Game 3 | TBS |
The 12th of October is a Tuesday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 2:07p | Astros – White SoxALDS Game 4 | FS1 |
| 5:15p | Brewers – BravesNLDS Game 4 | TBS |
| 9:07p | Giants – DodgersNLDS Game 4 | TBS |
The 14th of October is a Thursday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 9:07p | Dodgers – GiantsNLDS Game 5 | TBS |
The American League Championship Series will begin on Friday, October 15th.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:07p | Red Sox – AstrosALCS Game 1 | FOX |
The 16th of October is a Saturday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 4:20p | Red Sox – AstrosALCS Game 2 | FOXFS1 |
| 8:07p | Dodgers – BravesNLCS Game 1 | TBS |
The 17th of October is a Sunday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 7:37p | Dodgers – BravesNLCS Game 2 | TBS |
on the 17th of October
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:08p | Astros – Red SoxALCS Game 3 | FS1 |
a Tuesday, the 19th of October
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 5:08p | Braves – DodgersNLCS Game 3 | TBS |
| 8:08p | Astros – Red SoxALCS Game 4 | FS1 |
October 20th is a Wednesday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 5:08p | Astros – Red SoxALCS Game 5 | FS1 |
| 8:08p | Braves – DodgersNLCS Game 4 | TBS |
This coming Thursday, October 21st
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:08p | Braves – DodgersNLCS Game 5 | TBS |
The 22nd of October is a Friday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:08p | Red Sox – AstrosALCS Game 6 | FS1 |
November 2nd is a Saturday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:08p | Dodgers – BravesNLCS Game 6 | TBS |
The World Series is a baseball tournament held every four years in the United States. The 26th of October is a Tuesday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:09p | Braves – AstrosWorld Series Game 1 | FOX |
The 27th of October is a Wednesday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:09p | Braves – AstrosWorld Series Game 2 | FOX |
The 29th of October is a Friday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:09p | Astros – BravesWorld Series Game 3 | FOX |
The 30th of October is a Saturday.
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:09p | Astros – BravesWorld Series Game 4 | FOX |
on the 31st of October
| Time ET | Game | TV |
| 8:15p | Astros – BravesWorld Series Game 5 | FOX |
MLB playoffs: 2022 MLB postseason predictions, schedule and format
Troy Taormina is a sports reporter for USA TODAY Sports. The Major League Baseball playoffs in 2021 have concluded, and the Atlanta Braves have been crowned World Series winners. Teams are already planning for the MLB playoffs in 2022, now that the Fall Classic has been chosen. Let’s take a look at the program for 2022 and some early forecasts. Due to the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement this offseason, the 2022 season and postseason structure might be drastically different than they are now.
However, it will be included in CBA discussions this winter, with the possibility of further growth.
MLB playoff predictions 2022: National League
Orlando Ramirez is a sports reporter for USA TODAY Sports.
NL No.1 seed vs. NL Wild Card Game winner: Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be confronted with a slew of concerns this offseason as a result of the departure of so many key members of their roster. Los Angeles, however, is the favorite to win the World Series in 2022, thanks to a deep and talented farm system, an ownership group that has little regard for money, and an already exceptional lineup and strong rotation. Unless and until proven differently, the Los Angeles Dodgers would keep the #1 rank in our MLB season forecasts until further notice.
National League Division Series: Atlanta Braves (No. 2 seed) vs Milwaukee Brewers (No. 3 seed)
Winning the World Series without one of baseball’s finest players is a stunning accomplishment. The Atlanta Braves hit a hot streak at the ideal time, which resulted in a run that concluded in a World Series victory celebration. Despite the return of Ronald Acua Jr. and Mike Soroka to the Atlanta Braves, no team has won the World Series twice since the New York Yankees in 1986. (1998-2000). At the very least, the Braves have a good chance of making the Major League Baseball playoffs. Once again, the Milwaukee Brewers were unable to complete the comeback in the Major League Baseball postseason.
The Brewers’ dynamite rotation (Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff, Freddy Peralta, Adrian Houser) is back in action, and the team has the financial wherewithal to bolster the middle of their lineup.
NL Wild Card Game prediction: San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals
The San Diego Padres’ problem in 2021 was not a lack of talent; rather, it was a lack of leadership and bad in-game management that caused this team to struggle. It is anticipated that the appointment of Bob Melvin will resolve some of these difficulties. As a result, San Diego should be proactive this winter, seeking some of the best players available in trades and on the open market. Because of the returning star power, the San Diego Padres have an advantage over the San Francisco Giants in the NL West.
Louis Cardinals made the correct move in hiring Mike Shildt as their manager.
The return of both starters provides St.
The Cardinals should be in the heart of the MLB postseason battle throughout the season, thanks to a solid rotation that is supplemented by an above-average offense and a good bullpen.
MLB playoff predictions 2022: American League
Jayne Kamin-Oncea is a sports reporter for USA TODAY Sports.
AL No. 1 seed vs AL Wild Card Game winner: Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox team already appears to be in excellent shape heading into the winter. There are contracts with Luis Robert, José Abreu, Yoán Moncada, Andrew Vaughn, Yasmani Grandal, Tim Anderson, and Eloy Jiménez, among other players. Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn, Lucas Giolito, Liam Hendriks, and Michael Kopech are among the pitchers who will be back in the lineup. The only real concern is whether or not Tony La Russa will be able to make the correct selections during games throughout the postseason.
American League Division Series: Houston Astros (No. 2 seed) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (No. 3 seed)
The Houston Astros have a significant edge in terms of their position in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The American League East, on the other hand, is a duel between four teams with postseason aspirations. Houston confronts its own set of problems this summer, especially how it will cover the vacuum created by the departure of Carlos Correa, but the Astros’ remaining talent plus Dusty Baker’s presence in a tight AL West division should be enough to propel them to the postseason. Despite missing out on the playoffs by one game, many who participated in October were grateful that the Toronto Blue Jays were not invited to the postseason.
A youthful team with more experience has a chance to win the American League East.
AL Wild Card Game prediction: Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers
If the Tampa Bay Rays had a payroll of $115 million, which wouldn’t even place them in the top 10 in the American League, they would be the perennial World Series favorite. Instead, the Rays will hope that a few of All-Stars and great players, along with some creative mixing and matching, can propel them to victory. As long as they remain in the bottom ten in terms of salary, they will never win the World Series, but the system nearly assures that they will make it to the postseason. It is time to make a bold forecast.
However, for this team to have a realistic chance of making the MLB playoffs, they will need to be extremely active in the summer.
If you throw in Carlos Correa and a front-line starter acquired through free agency, as well as top prospect Spencer Torkelson, it’s feasible that October baseball will be a reality.
If that is not the case, we will face either the New York Yankees or the Boston Red Sox. However, given the likelihood of an expansion of the MLB playoffs, we’d anticipate the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to make the journey to the postseason as well.
When are the MLB playoffs?
Major League Baseball reveals its schedule for the 2022 season at the start of the offseason, according to Thomas B. Shea of USA TODAY Sports. The regular season in 2022 comes to a close on Friday, September 30. The Major League Baseball playoffs in 2022 will begin shortly after that.
- It is unknown when the National League and American League wild-card games will take place
- The American League and National League Division Series are unknown
- The National League and American League championship series are unknown
- And the World Series in 2021 is unknown.
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2021 World Series & Playoffs
MAINSPORTSBaseball 2021 World Series2021 Viewable MLB Playoff BracketBaseball 2021 World Series2021 Viewable MLB Playoff Bracket MLB Playoff Brackets for 2021 that can be printed The Major League Baseball regular season will conclude on Sunday, October 3rd, in 2021. In two days, on Tuesday, October 5, the World Series playoffs will get under way, with the first two games (held on Tuesday and Wednesday) acting as the single-elimination wild-card games. (See the whole 2021 World Series television schedule, which can be found below.) After that, on Thursday, October 7th, a best-of-five game Division series will begin, which will be followed by the League Championship Series, which will begin on Friday, October 15th.
The 2021 World Series will be broadcast exclusively on FOX beginning on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, with a possible Game 7 airing on Wednesday, November 3rd, in the event that it goes to seven games.
| DATE | MATCHUP | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue. Oct. 26 | Atlanta Braves 6, Houston Astros 2 – FINAL | 8 PM | FOX |
| Wed. Oct. 27 | Houston Astros 7, Atlanta Braves 2 – FINAL | 8 PM | FOX |
| Fri. Oct. 29 | Atlanta Braves 2, Houston Astros 0 – FINAL | 8 PM | FOX |
| Sat. Oct. 30 | Atlanta Braves 3, Houston Astros 2 – FINAL | 8 PM | FOX |
| Sun. Oct. 31 | Houston Astros 9, Atlanta Braves 5 – FINAL | 8:15 PM | FOX |
| Tue. Nov 2 | Atlanta Braves 7, Houston Astros 0 – FINAL | 8 PM | FOX |
Fun Facts About the World Series of Baseball Willie Mays’ catch in the 1954 World Series was dubbed “the greatest catch ever made.” The inaugural World Series, which took place in 1903, was a best-of-nine game series (Boston beat the Pirates 5-3.) With a total of 27 World Series championships, the New York Yankees hold the record for the most World Series victories in baseball history. During the 1954 World Series, Giants’ center fielder Willie Mays made his famed leaping jump to catch a 460-foot homer from Indians’ slugger Vic Wertz, which was dubbed ” The Greatest Catch Ever Made ” by the press.
- The no-hitter came in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series, against the New York Yankees.
- In the franchise’s existence, the Mets have advanced to the World Series four times in total (1969, 1973, 1986 and 2000).
- Before sweeping the series, though, Oakland was forced to postpone the game for ten days.
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2021 MLB playoffs: Bracket, postseason baseball results as Braves defeat Astros for World Series title
Read for 2 minutes on November 3, 2021 at 12:36 a.m. Eastern Time. Sports Network (CBS Sports) The Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night, claiming the title for the year 2021. The Braves have won their first title in 26 years, and they didn’t have to play an elimination game during the postseason in 2021. The MLB Playoffs in 2021 marked the beginning of the sport’s return to some kind of normalcy. The days of neutral locations, no-fan games, and the 16-team structure are over; the ideals of home-field advantage and sellouts, as well as the 10-team field, have returned.
The results for each round of the postseason may be seen in the table below.
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| DATE | GAME | MATCHUP | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tues., Oct. 26 | World Series Game 1 | Astros vs. Braves | ATL 6, HOU 2 | Fox |
| Weds., Oct. 27 | World Series Game 2 | Astros vs. Braves | HOU 7, ATL 2 | Fox |
| Fri., Oct. 29 | World Series Game 3 | Braves vs. Astros | ATL 2, HOU 0 | Fox |
| Sat., Oct. 30 | World Series Game 4 | Braves vs. Astros | ATL 3, HOU 2 | Fox |
| Sun., Oct. 31 | World Series Game 5 | Braves vs. Astros | HOU 9, ATL 5 | Fox |
| Tues., Nov. 2 | World Series Game 6 | Astros vs. Braves | ATL 7, HOU 0 | Fox |
Completed rounds
| DATE | MATCHUP | TIME (ET)/SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Tues., Oct 5 | Yankees at Red Sox (AL) | BOS 6, NYY 2 |
| Weds., Oct 6 | Cardinals at Dodgers (NL) | LAD 3, STL 1 |
League Division Series (best-of-five)
| DATE | SERIES/GAME | MATCHUP/SCORE | TIME (ET)/SCORE | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs., Oct. 7 | ALDS Game 1 | Astros vs. White Sox | HOU 6, CHW 1 | FS1 |
| ALDS Game 1 | Red Sox vs. Rays | TB 5, BOS 0 | FS1 | |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | ALDS Game 2 | Astros vs. White Sox | HOU 9, CHW 4 | MLB Network |
| NLDS Game 1 | Brewers vs. Braves | MIL 2, ATL 1 | TBS | |
| ALDS Game 2 | Rays vs. Red Sox | BOS 14, TB 6 | FS1 | |
| NLDS Game 1 | Giants vs. Dodgers | SF 4, LAD 0 | TBS | |
| Sat., Oct. 9 | NLDS Game 2 | Brewers vs. Braves | ATL 3, MIL 0 | TBS |
| NLDS Game 2 | Giants vs. Brewers | LAD 9, SF 2 | TBS | |
| Sun., Oct. 10 | ALDS Game 3 | Red Sox vs. Rays | BOS 6, TB 4 (13) | MLB Network |
| ALDS Game 3 | White Sox vs. Astros | CHW 12, HOU 6 | FS1 | |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | NLDS Game 3 | Braves vs. Brewers | ATL 3, MIL 0 | TBS |
| ALDS Game 4 | Red Sox vs. Rays | BOS 6, TB 5 | FS1 | |
| NLDS Game 3 | Dodgers vs. Giants | SF 1, LAD 0 | TBS | |
| Tues., Oct. 12 | ALDS Game 4 | White Sox vs. Astros | HOU 10, CHW 1 | FS1 |
| NLDS Game 4 | Braves vs. Brewers | ATL 6, MIL 5 | TBS | |
| NLDS Game 4 | Dodgers vs. Giants | LAD 7, SF 2 | TBS | |
| Thurs., Oct 14 | NLDS Game 5 | Giants vs. Dodgers | LAD 2, SF 1 | TBS |
League Championship Series (best-of-seven)
| DATE | SERIES/GAME | MATCHUP | TIME (ET)/SCORE | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Oct. 15 | ALCS Game 1 | Astros vs. Red Sox | HOU 5, BOS 4 | Fox |
| Sat., Oct. 16 | ALCS Game 2 | Astros vs. Red Sox | BOS 9, HOU 5 | Fox and FS1 |
| NLCS Game 1 | Braves vs. Dodgers | ATL 3, LAD 2 | TBS | |
| Sun., Oct. 17 | NLCS Game 2 | Braves vs. Dodgers | ATL 5, LAD 4 | TBS |
| Mon., Oct. 18 | ALCS Game 3 | Red Sox vs. Astros | BOS 12, HOU 3 | FS1 |
| Tues., Oct. 19 | NLCS Game 3 | Dodgers vs. Braves | LAD 6, ATL 5 | TBS |
| ALCS Game 4 | Red Sox vs. Astros | HOU 9, BOS 2 | FS1 | |
| Weds., Oct. 20 | ALCS Game 5 | Red Sox vs. Astros | HOU 9, BOS 1 | FS1 |
| NLCS Game 4 | Dodgers vs. Braves | ATL 9, LAD 2 | TBS | |
| Thurs., Oct. 21 | NLCS Game 5 | Dodgers vs. Braves | LAD 11, ATL 2 | TBS |
| Fri., Oct. 22 | ALCS Game 6 | Astros vs. Red Sox | HOU 5, BOS 0 | FS1 |
| Sat., Oct. 23 | NLCS Game 6 | Braves vs. Dodgers | ATL 4, LAD 2 | TBS |
Atlanta Braves World Series championship gear released
The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series since 1995, and it is their first since 1995. For those who want to commemorate the historic victory, you can now purchase Atlanta Braves World Series jerseys, caps, sweatshirts, and other merchandise. Get your stuff right away. Purchases bought through these links may result in a commission being paid to us.
2021 World Series schedule, scores, results: Braves capture title, beat Astros in six games
Read 2 minutes and 38 seconds on November 3, 2021 at 12:38 a.m. ET. Photographs courtesy of Getty Images The Atlanta Braves have won the World Series for the first time in 26 years, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros, 4-2, in Game 6 of the World Series in 2021, on Tuesday night in Atlanta. The National League East champion Braves advanced to the Fall Classic after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.
This season, they reverted to the traditional 10-team structure.
The Wild Card Game pitted the non-division winners with the two best records against each other, with the winner advancing to the League Championship Series to meet the club with the best record in the league.
The complete set of results from the 2021 postseason may be seen below.
World Series (best-of-seven)
| DATE | GAME | MATCHUP/SCORE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tues., Oct. 26 | World Series Game 1 | Astros vs. Braves | ATL 6, HOU 2 | Fox |
| Weds., Oct. 27 | World Series Game 2 | Astros vs. Braves | HOU 7, ATL 2 | Fox |
| Fri., Oct. 29 | World Series Game 3 | Braves vs. Astros | ATL 2, HOU 0 | Fox |
| Sat., Oct. 30 | World Series Game 4 | Braves vs. Astros | ATL 3, HOU 2 | Fox |
| Sun., Oct. 31 | World Series Game 5 | Braves vs. Astros | HOU 9, ATL 5 | Fox |
| Tues., Nov. 2 | World Series Game 6 | Astros vs. Braves | ATL 7, HOU 0 | Fox |
Completed rounds
| DATE | MATCHUP | TIME (ET)/SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Tues., Oct 5 | Yankees at Red Sox (AL) | BOS 6, NYY 2 |
| Weds., Oct 6 | Cardinals at Dodgers (NL) | LAD 3, STL 1 |
League Division Series (best-of-five)
| DATE | SERIES/GAME | MATCHUP/SCORE | TIME (ET)/SCORE | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs., Oct. 7 | ALDS Game 1 | Astros vs. White Sox | HOU 6, CHW 1 | FS1 |
| ALDS Game 1 | Red Sox vs. Rays | TB 5, BOS 0 | FS1 | |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | ALDS Game 2 | Astros vs. White Sox | HOU 9, CHW 4 | MLB Network |
| NLDS Game 1 | Brewers vs. Braves | MIL 2, ATL 1 | TBS | |
| ALDS Game 2 | Rays vs. Red Sox | BOS 14, TB 6 | FS1 | |
| NLDS Game 1 | Giants vs. Dodgers | SF 4, LAD 0 | TBS | |
| Sat., Oct. 9 | NLDS Game 2 | Brewers vs. Braves | ATL 3, MIL 0 | TBS |
| NLDS Game 2 | Giants vs. Brewers | LAD 9, SF 2 | TBS | |
| Sun., Oct. 10 | ALDS Game 3 | Red Sox vs. Rays | BOS 6, TB 4 (13) | MLB Network |
| ALDS Game 3 | White Sox vs. Astros | CHW 12, HOU 6 | FS1 | |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | NLDS Game 3 | Braves vs. Brewers | ATL 3, MIL 0 | TBS |
| ALDS Game 4 | Red Sox vs. Rays | BOS 6, TB 5 | FS1 | |
| NLDS Game 3 | Dodgers vs. Giants | SF 1, LAD 0 | TBS | |
| Tues., Oct. 12 | ALDS Game 4 | White Sox vs. Astros | HOU 10, CHW 1 | FS1 |
| NLDS Game 4 | Braves vs. Brewers | ATL 6, MIL 5 | TBS | |
| NLDS Game 4 | Dodgers vs. Giants | LAD 7, SF 2 | TBS | |
| Thurs., Oct 14 | NLDS Game 5 | Giants vs. Dodgers | LAD 2, SF 1 | TBS |
League Championship Series (best-of-seven)
| DATE | SERIES/GAME | MATCHUP | TIME (ET)/SCORE | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Oct. 15 | ALCS Game 1 | Astros vs. Red Sox | HOU 5, BOS 4 | Fox |
| Sat., Oct. 16 | ALCS Game 2 | Astros vs. Red Sox | BOS 9, HOU 5 | Fox and FS1 |
| NLCS Game 1 | Braves vs. Dodgers | ATL 3, LAD 2 | TBS | |
| Sun., Oct. 17 | NLCS Game 2 | Braves vs. Dodgers | ATL 5, LAD 4 | TBS |
| Mon., Oct. 18 | ALCS Game 3 | Red Sox vs. Astros | BOS 12, HOU 3 | FS1 |
| Tues., Oct. 19 | NLCS Game 3 | Dodgers vs. Braves | LAD 6, ATL 5 | TBS |
| ALCS Game 4 | Red Sox vs. Astros | HOU 9, BOS 2 | FS1 | |
| Weds., Oct. 20 | ALCS Game 5 | Red Sox vs. Astros | HOU 9, BOS 1 | FS1 |
| NLCS Game 4 | Dodgers vs. Braves | ATL 9, LAD 2 | TBS | |
| Thurs., Oct. 21 | NLCS Game 5 | Dodgers vs. Braves | LAD 11, ATL 2 | TBS |
| Fri., Oct. 22 | ALCS Game 6 | Astros vs. Red Sox | HOU 5, BOS 0 | FS1 |
| Sat., Oct. 23 | NLCS Game 6 | Braves vs. Dodgers | ATL 4, LAD 2 | TBS |
Atlanta Braves World Series championship gear released
The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series since 1995, and it is their first since 1995. For those who want to commemorate the historic victory, you can now purchase Atlanta Braves World Series jerseys, caps, sweatshirts, and other merchandise. Get your stuff right away. Purchases bought through these links may result in a commission being paid to us.