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
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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.
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 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 |
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 |
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MLB playoff tracker: Yankees and Red Sox clinch final two spots on last day of season
It took until the final day of the regular season, but the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been added to the 2021 MLB postseason field. The New York Yankees secured American League Wild Card berths late in their season finales, but the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners came up just short in their respective postseason quests. With their victory on Sunday, the San Francisco Giants clinched the National League West title, ensuring that the Los Angeles Dodgers will play in the National League Wild Card Game.
The following are important links: MLB standings in their entirety |Wild-card standings
What are this October’s MLB playoff matchups?
The American League is a professional baseball league based in the United States. Wild Card: Yankees vs. Red Sox ALDS: Yankees/Red Sox vs. Rays and White Sox vs. Astros League of the United States Wild Card: Cardinals vs. Dodgers NLDS: Cardinals/Dodgers vs. Giants and Braves vs. Brewers
Who clinched a playoff spot?
With a come-from-behind victory over the Washington Nationals, the Boston Red Sox claimed the last slot in the 2021 World Series field. On Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox will meet the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game at Fenway Park in Boston (8 p.m. ET on ESPN). The New York Yankees won a wild-card berth by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays on October 3, and they will meet the Boston Red Sox in their next game on Tuesday. In the National League West, it took until the last day of the season for the San Francisco Giants to earn the division title with their 107th victory, edging the Los Angeles Dodgers for the title.
- Louis in the National League Wild Card Game, with a trip to the National League Division Series against San Francisco on the line.
- In the following game, on September 26, they defeated the Mets 8-4 to clinch the NL Central title.
- Tampa Bay went on to capture the American League East title on September 25 with a 7-3 victory against the Miami Marlins and now has the best record in the league.
- 23 in Cleveland.
- The Cardinals’ winning streak, which came to an end on Wednesday night in a 4-0 defeat to the Brewers, was the longest by a National League team since the 1935 Chicago Cubs won 21 straight games in the American League.
They went 126 days without posting a winning record, the fourth-longest such streak by a division champion since 1969 and the longest such streak by a team since the 1989 Blue Jays With a 3-2 victory against the Rays on September 30, the Houston Astros claimed the American League West and extended their team record of five straight postseason berths.
Playoff schedule
Round with a wildcard (single-game elimination) AL:Tuesday NL:Wednesday Division series is a term used to describe a group of people that work together to solve problems (best of five) ALDS AB is an abbreviation for ALDS AB. Game 1 will take place on Thursday. Game 2 will take place on Friday. Game 3 will take place on Sunday, October 10th, and Game 4 will take place on Monday, October 11th*Game 5 will take place on Wednesday, October 13th* NLDS AB is an abbreviation for National Land Development Services.
- Game 2 will take place on Saturday, October 9.
- Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12*.
- Game 3 will take place on Monday, October 18th.
- Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 20*.
- Game 7 is scheduled for Saturday, October 23*.
- Game 2 will take place on Sunday, October 17th.
- Game 4 will take place on Wednesday, October 20.
- (best of seven) Game 1 will take place on Tuesday, October 26.
- Game 3 will take place on Friday, October 29.
- Game 5 is scheduled for Sunday, October 31*.
- Game 7 will be place on Wednesday, November 3** if required.
Tracking which teams have clinched a spot in 2021 MLB playoffs
The Major League Baseball regular season in 2021 has reached the month of September, and the postseason is just around the horizon. The San Francisco Giants, who were the first club in major league history to win 90 games, and the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers have both secured their berths in the postseason. Now it’s just a question of determining who will win the National League West and who will occupy one of the two National League Wild Card slots. In addition to those two clubs, the Milwaukee Brewers, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Chicago White Sox are all on the verge of punching their tickets to the postseason as well.
As the month of October approaches, we’ll be keeping track of who has clinched a playoff spot in the coming days and weeks.
Teams who have clinched 2021 MLB playoff berth
The San Francisco Giants have been one of the most pleasant surprises in baseball this season, and they are a genuine contender to make a long postseason run in the American League. On September 13, the San Francisco 49ers won a postseason place and became the first club in the league to reach 90 victories. The Giants boast a strong starting rotation that includes All-Star Kevin Gausman, Anthony DeSclafani, Logan Webb, and Alex Wood, all of whom have accumulated at least 10 victories so far this year.
As part of their offensive overhaul, they acquired Kris Bryant at the trade deadline to complement Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford. San Francisco is presently in first place in the National League West, with a 2.5-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers — Playoff berth
After beating the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday and suffering losses to the San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds, the defending World Series champions will return to the postseason for the seventh consecutive season, according to the team’s official website. Los Angeles possesses one of the finest opening lineups in baseball, as well as a top-tier starting rotation, anchored by Walker Buehler, that is among the best in the league. Buehler, the team’s ace pitcher, with a 14-3 record and a 2.32 earned run average in 29 starts.
Los Angeles is presently in second place in the National League West and holds the first available National League Wild Card position.
Milwaukee Brewers — Playoff berth
After winning a wild card place on Saturday, the National League Central champions will return to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. With a win over the Cubs and defeats by the Padres and Reds, the Brewers were able to secure the division title. Milwaukee leads the Cardinals by a double digit margin in the Central Division, and they have a chance to capture the division this week when they play the Cardinals in a four-game series. When it comes to the triple crown, Avisail Garcia is on top, while Corbin Burnes is on top of the pitching staff when it comes to ERA and strikeout totals.
Chicago White Sox — AL Central champs
Chicago became the first club in the league to clinch a division championship. They secured the division title with a victory over the Indians, who were in second place in the American League Central. Since the Chicago White Sox are 7.5 games behind Tampa Bay in the American League standings as of clinching day, it seems improbable that the ChiSox will secure the top slot in the league. Chicago struggled to get off to a good start this season, losing three of their first four games and going 6-8 in their first 14 games before gaining momentum.
They have three pitchers with at least ten victories, but Lance Lynn has been the most effective, posting a 2.47 ERA and a 5.0 WAR.
Tampa Bay Rays — AL East champs
The Rays added the American League East championship to their 2021 trophy case just three days after clinching a postseason berth. The Rays defeated the Marlins twice in a row on Friday and Saturday, while the Yankees defeated the Red Sox twice in a row on Sunday. Tampa Bay was able to secure the division title as a result of this. With eight games remaining in the season, they have a five-game lead over Houston for the best record in the American League.
St. Louis Cardinals— Playoff Berth
Tuesday, September 28th, the St. Louis Cardinals officially clinched a berth in the postseason. While the club extended their winning run to 17 games, which is a new franchise record, this was virtually completely overlooked. The saying goes that you have to go hot at the right moment, and with only a 2.8 percent chance of making the playoffs as of September 10th, the Cardinals are accomplishing just that with their recent success.
They are now 6.0 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central.
Houston Astros — AL West champs
Having secured their fifth postseason appearance in as many years, the Astros are the American League West champions, having won the division title for the fourth time in five years. Houston defeated the Rays on Thursday, September 30 to clinch the American League East championship. Tampa Bay eliminated Houston from the playoffs last year and might face them in the ALCS this year. Astros have a two-game lead over the White Sox for second place in the American League, with the Astros having won two of their last three games.
Atlanta Braves — NL East champs
In the National League East, the Braves defeated the Phillies 5-3 on Thursday, September 30 to clinch the championship. This is the Braves’ fourth consecutive division win, and it is a well-deserved one given all the attention paid to the New York Mets during the season. Atlanta won six straight games and ten of eleven overall to claim the division title.
List of Major League Baseball postseason teams – Wikipedia
| Postseason Appearances by Finish | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise | Years | LostWC | LostDS | LostLCS | LostWS | WonWS | |
| ARI | Arizona Diamondbacks | 1998–present | — | 1999,2002,2011,2017 | 2007 | — | 2001 |
| ATL | Boston Braves | 1903–1952 | — | — | — | 1948 | 1914 |
| Milwaukee Braves | 1953–1965 | — | — | — | 1958 | 1957 | |
| Atlanta Braves | 1966–present | 2012 | 2000,2002,2003,2004,2005,2010,2013,2018,2019 | 1969,1982,1993,1997,1998,2001,2020 | 1991,1992,1996,1999 | 1995,2021 | |
| BAL | St. Louis Browns | 1903–1953 | — | — | — | 1944 | — |
| Baltimore Orioles | 1954–present | 2016 | 2012 | 1973,1974,1996,1997,2014 | 1969,1971,1979 | 1966,1970,1983 | |
| BOS | Boston Red Sox | 1903–present | — | 1995,1998,2005,2009,2016,2017 | 1988,1990,1999,2003,2008,2021 | 1946,1967,1975,1986 | 1903,1912,1915,1916,1918,2004,2007,2013,2018 |
| CHC | Chicago Cubs | 1903–present | 2018,2020 | 1998,2007,2008 | 1984,1989,2003,2015,2017 | 1906,1910,1918,1929,1932,1935,1938,1945 | 1907,1908,2016 |
| CWS | Chicago White Sox | 1903–present | 2020 | 2000,2008,2021 | 1983,1993 | 1919,1959 | 1906,1917,2005 |
| CIN | Cincinnati Reds | 1903–present | 2013,2020 | 2010,2012 | 1973,1979,1995 | 1939,1961,1970,1972 | 1919,1940,1975,1976,1990 |
| CLE | Cleveland Indians | 1903–present | 2013,2020 | 1996,1999,2001,2017,2018 | 1998,2007 | 1954,1995,1997,2016 | 1920,1948 |
| COL | Colorado Rockies | 1993–present | 2017 | 1995,2009,2018 | — | 2007 | — |
| DET | Detroit Tigers | 1903–present | — | 2014 | 1972,1987,2011,2013 | 1907,1908,1909,1934,1940,2006,2012 | 1935,1945,1968,1984 |
| HOU | Houston Astros | 1962–present | — | 1981,1997,1998,1999,2001,2015 | 1980,1986,2004,2018,2020 | 2005,2019,2021 | 2017 |
| KC | Kansas City Royals | 1969–present | — | 1981 | 1976,1977,1978,1984 | 1980,2014 | 1985,2015 |
| LAA | Los Angeles/California/ Anaheim Angels | 1961–present | — | 2004,2007,2008,2014 | 1979,1982,1986,2005,2009 | — | 2002 |
| LAD | Brooklyn Dodgers | 1903–1957 | — | — | — | 1916,1920,1941,1947,1949,1952,1953,1956 | 1955 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 1958–present | — | 1995,1996,2004,2006,2014,2015,2019 | 1983,1985,2008,2009,2013,2016,2021 | 1966,1974,1977,1978,2017,2018 | 1959,1963,1965,1981,1988,2020 | |
| MIA | Florida/Miami Marlins | 1993–present | — | 2020 | — | — | 1997,2003 |
| MIL | Seattle Pilots | 1969 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 1970–present | 2019,2020 | 1981,2008,2021 | 2011,2018 | 1982 | — | |
| MIN | Washington Senators | 1903–1960 | — | — | — | 1925,1933 | 1924 |
| Minnesota Twins | 1961–present | 2017,2020 | 2003,2004,2006,2009,2010,2019 | 1969,1970,2002 | 1965 | 1987,1991 | |
| NYM | New York Mets | 1962–present | 2016 | — | 1988,1999,2006 | 1973,2000,2015 | 1969,1986 |
| NYY | New York Yankees | 1903–present | 2015,2021 | 1995,1997,2002,2005,2006,2007,2011,2018,2020 | 1980,2004,2010,2012,2017,2019 | 1921,1922,1926,1942,1955,1957,1960,1963,1964,1976,1981,2001,2003 | 1923,1927,1928,1932,1936,1937,1938,1939,1941,1943,1947,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1956,1958,1961,1962,1977,1978,1996,1998,1999,2000,2009 |
| OAK | Philadelphia Athletics | 1903–1954 | — | — | — | 1905,1914,1931 | 1910,1911,1913,1929,1930 |
| Kansas City Athletics | 1955–1967 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakland Athletics | 1968–present | 2014,2018,2019 | 2000,2001,2002,2003,2012,2013,2020 | 1971,1975,1981,1992,2006 | 1988,1990 | 1972,1973,1974,1989 | |
| PHI | Philadelphia Phillies | 1903–present | — | 1981,2007,2011 | 1976,1977,1978,2010 | 1915,1950,1983,1993,2009 | 1980,2008 |
| PIT | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1903–present | 2014,2015 | 2013 | 1970,1972,1974,1975,1990,1991,1992 | 1903,1927 | 1909,1925,1960,1971,1979 |
| SD | San Diego Padres | 1969–present | — | 1996,2005,2006,2020 | — | 1984,1998 | — |
| SEA | Seattle Mariners | 1977–present | — | 1997 | 1995,2000,2001 | — | — |
| SF | New York Giants | 1903–1957 | — | — | — | 1911,1912,1913,1917,1923,1924,1936,1937,1951 | 1905,1921,1922,1933,1954 |
| San Francisco Giants | 1958–present | — | 1997,2000,2003,2016,2021 | 1971,1987 | 1962,1989,2002 | 2010,2012,2014 | |
| STL | St. Louis Cardinals | 1903–present | 2020,2021 | 2001,2009,2015 | 1996,2000,2002,2005,2012,2014,2019 | 1928,1930,1943,1968,1985,1987,2004,2013 | 1926,1931,1934,1942,1944,1946,1964,1967,1982,2006,2011 |
| TB | Tampa Bay Rays/ Devil Rays | 1998–present | — | 2010,2011,2013,2019,2021 | — | 2008,2020 | — |
| TEX | Washington Senators | 1961–1971 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Texas Rangers | 1972–present | 2012 | 1996,1998,1999,2015,2016 | — | 2010,2011 | — | |
| TOR | Toronto Blue Jays | 1977–present | 2020 | — | 1985,1989,1991,2015,2016 | — | 1992,1993 |
| WSH | Montreal Expos | 1969–2004 | — | — | 1981 | — | — |
| Washington Nationals | 2005–present | — | 2012,2014,2016,2017 | — | — | 2019 |
Countdown to the MLB postseason: The playoff field is finally set!
The search for October players continued right up until the final day of the MLB season. In fact, as of Sunday, there were six teams still in contention for postseason positions or placement, and they were all playing at the same time, which was unprecedented! Following the events of No. 162, the following is how things turned out: The Giants and the Dodgers started Sunday separated by one game in the National League West. Both teams had already secured their berths in the postseason, but it remained to be seen which club would win the National League West and which team would become a wild-card team with 100 or more wins.
- Despite beating the Brewers, the Dodgers were forced to settle for the wild card spot.
- WILDCARD PLAYERS: The Yankees, Red Sox, Mariners, and Blue Jays were all in contention for the last two wild-card places heading into Sunday’s game.
- The Blue Jays easily defeated the Baltimore Orioles, but they required assistance from a club higher in the standings to have a shot at the postseason.
- As a result, the Mariners, who had gone on a spectacular run, were also eliminated.
- Now, let’s take a look at the MLB postseason clubs, with Jake Mintz and others.
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- Date of victory: October 3rdRecord: 92-70 Although they trailed the Nationals 5-1 midway through the game on Sunday, the Red Sox fought from behind to win 7-5 and maintain their lead over the rest of the American League wild-card bunch.
Boston and New York ended deadlocked for first place in the standings; as a result, Boston will host the wild-card game on Tuesday since it had the advantage in the season series.
Jake and Jordan discuss what makes the Red Sox a threat this postseason
Jake and Jordan talk about three reasons why the Boston Red Sox are a legitimate contender in the postseason, including the team’s core players, pitching depth, and managerial ability. Yankees of New York Date of victory: October 3rdRecord: 92-70 What comes next? The Yankees had to wait until the final day of the season to clinch their playoff berth, but they accomplished so with a walk-off victory against the Rays on Sunday. Their next opponent will be the Boston Red Sox, who they will face on Tuesday.
Jake and Jordan lay out the three biggest reasons for the Yankees’ success
Having secured a position in the American League Wild-Card Game for the New York Yankees, Jake and Jordan outline three factors that will contribute to the team’s success in 2021. Atlanta Braves baseball team Date of victory: September 30Record: 88-73
Jake and Jordan on the three things that will help the Braves in the playoffs
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman determine the top three elements that will help the Atlanta Braves advance farther in the Major League Baseball playoffs. Read the whole article here. What comes next? Atlanta won its fourth consecutive NL East title precisely two months after the Braves were forced to rebuild their squad as a result of injuries to Ronald Acua Jr. and Marcell Ozuna Due to the Braves’ grip on the third seed against the No. 2 Brewers, they will travel to Milwaukee for Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday.
The date has been set: September 30th.
Jake and Jordan break down why Astros could win it all in October
Jake and Jordan go over the reasons why the Houston Astros made the postseason, including their great lineup, their infield, and manager Dusty Baker, among other things. What comes next? The Astros (93-68) will play host to the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox (93-68) in the ALDS, with Game 1 scheduled for Thursday at Minute Maid Park. Cardinals of St. Louis Date of victory: September 28Record: 90-72 What comes next? After being on the verge of being eliminated from the postseason, the St.
The Cardinals will play their next game on Tuesday.
The Cardinals are on an epic hot streak. But how likely is it that they win it all?
What makes the St. Louis Cardinals so excellent is explained in depth by Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman, as is the team’s likelihood of winning the World Series. The Chicago White Sox are a baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.
‘This is a very very talented team and I think they can win the World Series’ – Jake and Jordan on the White Sox’s chances
Jake and Jordan break into the top three reasons why the Chicago White Sox will be successful in the postseason, including the fact that the team’s superstars are back in the game, and how they came to be. Date of victory: September 23Record: 93-69 What comes next? The White Sox clinched the American League Central and created history by becoming the first team in history to qualify for the postseason on consecutive years. Last season, they were defeated 2-1 by the Oakland A’s in the American League wild-card round.
Aside from that, the White Sox were the first club this season to clinch their division, and this is the first time they have captured the American League Central since 2008. In that year’s ALDS, they were defeated 3-1. a team from Tampa Bay, Florida
“The Rays’ offense is pretty scary!” – Jake and Jordan on Tampa Bay’s postseason chances
When Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Tampa Bay Rays’ success, they point to the team’s superior offense and pitching as the top three reasons for that success. Date of victory: September 22Record: 100-62 What comes next? A berth in the postseason has been secured for the Rays for the third consecutive season, marking the first time in team history that they have done so in consecutive seasons. In the American League East, the Rays were practically unbeatable this season, leading the division nearly from start to finish.
They’ll play host to the victor of the wild-card game in the ALDS.
The Milwaukee Brewers are a baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Jake and Jordan shockingly agree on Milwaukee postseason chances I MLB on FOX
What makes the Milwaukee Brewers so excellent? Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman explain what makes them so successful and assess their prospects of winning the World Series. Date of victory: September 18Record: 95-67 What comes next? The Milwaukee Brewers have advanced to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. They finished the season with one of the strongest pitching rotations in baseball, and they won the National League Central title on September 26 after leading the Cardinals, Reds, and Cubs for most of the season.
Jake and Jordan defend their predictions on Dodgers’ World Series chances
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the odds of the Los Angeles Dodgers making it to the World Series this season. Date of victory: September 14Record: 106-56 What comes next? Despite winning more than 100 games this season, the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers will host the National League wild-card game because they finished one game behind the San Francisco Giants in the standings. They will be returning to the postseason for the tenth consecutive season this year. The Giants of San Francisco
Jake and Jordan on the greatness of the Giants
In light of the Giants becoming the first club to secure a postseason position, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss what has made San Francisco such a strong team this season. The date has been set on September 13th. Record:107-55 What comes next? With a victory in Game 162, the Giants were able to pull away from a tight fight with the Dodgers for the National League West championship and, with it, the No. 1 seed in the National League playoffs. In the National League Division Series, they will host the winner of the NL wild card.
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MLB standings 2021: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers as of Oct. 3
The Major League Baseball season in 2021 is swiftly coming to a close, and as the season nears its conclusion, numerous postseason races have captured the majority of the attention. All but one of the divisional races have already been decided. The Giants have quietly been the greatest team in baseball for the majority of the season, but now find themselves in a tight race with the Dodgers for first place in the National League West. FAGAN: Scherzer might be the finest midseason pitching acquisition in the history of the sport.
The Red Sox and Yankees started September clinging to the top two slots, and they are still there, but they are under pressure from the Blue Jays and Mariners to improve their standings further.
The Sporting News is keeping track of the Major League Baseball standings as the season comes to a close.
MLB standings 2021
Standings will be updated following the conclusion of the regular season.
| Seed | Team | Division | Record | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rays | East | 100-62 | .617 |
| 2 | Astros | West | 95-67 | .578 |
| 3 | White Sox | Central | 93-69 | .574 |
| 4 (WC) | Red Sox | East | 92-70 | .568 |
| 5 (WC) | Yankees | East | 92-70 | .568 |
American League wild-card standings
- The Red Sox are 92-70 (.568) in the World Series
- The Yankees are 92-70 (.568).
- ELIMINATED: Blue Jays (91-21) (.562)
- Mariners (90-72) (.556)
- Athletics (86-76) (.531)
- Tigers (77-85) (.475)
- Angels (77-85) (.475)
- Rangers (60-102) (.370)
- Orioles (52-111) (.321)
- Orioles (52-111) (.321) (.321)
National League playoff bracket
Standings will be updated following the conclusion of the regular season.
| Seed | Team | Division | Record | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giants | West | 107-55 | .660 |
| 2 | Brewers | Central | 95-67 | .586 |
| 3 | Braves | East | 88-73 | .547 |
| 4 (WC) | Dodgers | West | 106-56 | .654 |
| 5 (WC) | Cardinals | Central | 90-72 | .556 |
National League wild card standings
- Dodgers: 106-56 (.654)
- Cardinals: 90-72 (.556)
- Dodgers: 106-56 (.654)
- The Reds went 83-79 (.512), and the Phillies went 82-80 (.506), and the Padres went 79-83 (.488), and the Mets went 77-85 (.475), and the Rockies went 74-87 (.460), and the Marlins went 67-95 (.414), and the Nationals went 65-97 (.401), and the Diamondbacks went 52-110 (.321), and the Diamond
MLB magic numbers for 2021
This is the point at which fans of teams in playoff positions — or those just outside of them — begin to get out the calculators in earnest. The magic number is the sum of a team’s victories and/or losses suffered by its nearest competition that is required to clinch a playoff position. The magic number for each team leading the division to win the championship is stated, while the elimination number is listed for teams trailing in the division to lose the championship. It is the same information that is offered to individuals who are in pursuit of the wild card in the tournament.
Updated following the conclusion of the regular season
AL East
DIVIDED DIVISION OF THE RAYS The Red Sox, the Yankees, the Blue Jays, the Orioles, and the x/x
AL Central
The White Sox are in the CLINCHED DIVISION. India, Tigers, X/xRoyals, X/xTwins, Indians, X/xTigers, x/xTigers, x/xTigers, x/xTigers, X/xTigers, X/xTigers
AL West
The Astros are in the CLINCHED DIVISION. Athletes, Mariners, x/xAngels, Rangers, x/xRangers, Mariners
AL wild card
The Red Sox CLINCHED THEIR FIRST WILD CARD, while the Yankees CLINCHED THEIR SECOND WILD CARD The Blue Jays, the x/xMariners, the x/xAthletics, the x/xIndians, the x/xTigers, the x/xAngels, the x/xRoyals, the x/xTwins, the x/xRangers, the x/xOrioles, and the x/xAthletics
NL East
The Braves are in the CLINCHED DIVISION Phillies, x/x Mets, x/x Marlins, x/x Nationals, x/x Phillies, x/x Nationals
NL Central
Brewers, a division that has been CLOSED Baseball teams include the Cardinals, x/xReds, x/xCubs, x/xPirates, and x/xAstros.
NL West
The Giants are in a CLOSED DIVISION. Baseball teams in Los Angeles: Dodgers, Padres, Rockies, Diamondbacks, and a few others.
NL wild card
Los Angeles Dodgers, clinched first wild cardCardinals, clinched second wild cardReds, x/xPhillies, x/xPadres, x/xMets, x/xRockies, x/xCubs, x/xMarlins, x/xNationals, x/xPirates, x/xDiamondbacks, x/xPirates, x/xDiamond