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 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 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 |
World Series 2021: Schedules, analysis and updates from the Braves-Astros Fall Classic
The date is November 3, 2021. The World Series of 2021 has concluded, and the Atlanta Braves have been crowned winners after defeating the Houston Astros in six games. The Braves, who entered the postseason as somewhat of a dark horse, were able to find their flow against some of the finest players in baseball. Currently, they are enjoying their fourth championship as a franchise, and their first championship since 1995. From the first pitch of the series to the last celebration, we’ve got you covered with results and commentary from every game of the Fall Classic so you can enjoy it to the fullest.
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World Series
Series with a best-of-seven final
Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves
Atlanta wins the game 4-2 Game 1: The Braves defeated the Astros 6 to 2. Top performers:
- The following stats are for Jorge Soler: 2-5, HR, RBI
- Charlie Morton: 2.1 IP, no runs, no hits, three strikeouts, two walks, and is out for the rest of the series with a leg injury.
Box score for Game 1|Highlights from Game 1 Morton tossed 16 pitches while nursing a fractured leg, and he afterwards expressed regret that he hadn’t thrown more. When asked about the loss in Game 1, Baker responded, “Our team is not concerned.” Game 2: Astros win 7-2 against the Braves. Top performers include:
- Jose Altuve went 2-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI
- Jose Urquidy went five innings, gave up six hits, two runs scored, and seven strikeouts.
Box score for Game 2|Highlights from Game 2 Altuve bounces back to help the Astros win Game 2Game 3:Braves 2, Astros 0 Top performers: Altuve (Braves) and Carlos Correa (Astros).
- With Ian Anderson pitching 5 innings and only allowing 0 hits and 0 runs while striking out 4 and walking 3 batters, the Braves’ bullpen (A.J. Minter, Luke Jackson, Tyler Matzek, and Will Smith) pitched 4 innings and allowed 2 hits and 0 runs while striking out 3 and walking 3 batters.
Box score for Game 3|Highlights from Game 3 Keown: Are you talking about analytics? Ha! The Braves went back to their roots by yanking Ian Anderson from his no-hit attempt. Inside the Braves’ post-win wine club, according to Passan After Brian Snitker removes Ian Anderson from the game in Game 3, the Braves’ bullpen comes through. Game 4: The Braves win 3 to 2 against the Astros. Top performers: Box score for Game 4|Highlights from Game 4 The Braves are one win away from winning the World Series thanks to balls to left field.
The Astros were outscored 11 to 11 and rued squandered opportunities in the setback.
Top performers include:
- Martin Maldonado went 1-3 with a walk and three RBIs
- Yuli Gurriel went 3-5 with two runs scored and an RBI
- Adam Duvall went 1-4 with a home run and four RBIs
- Carlos Correa went 3-5 with a run scored and two RBIs
- Martin Maldonado went 1-3 with a walk and three RBIs
- Martin Maldonado went 1-3 with a walk and three
Box score for Game 5|Highlights from Game 5 The most memorable moments from Game 5 The Astros’ season was rescued by Martin Maldonado’s decision not to swing. Game 6: The Braves defeat the Astros 7 to 0. Top performers:
- In addition to Soler’s three hits, Freddie Freeman had four hits, two runs scored, and two RBIs. Ozzie Albies had three hits, two runs scored, and two RBIs. Max Fried pitched 6.0 innings, allowing four hits and six strikeouts.
Box score for Game 6|Highlights from Game 6 The most memorable moments from Game 6 Passan: F-bombs, alcohol, and a lot of love: that’s what he’s into. How the Braves came back from the brink of extinction Atlanta’s Baby Braves have grown up and are now the reigning Major League Baseball champions. ‘It’s straight out of a storybook’: Inside Brian Snitker’s arduous and tortuous journey to a World Series championship (ESPN+) Keown: ‘You’ve got to get over it’: Dusty Baker will return home without a World Series championship for the 24th time in his career.
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- As Passan points out, the Braves – and the chop – are decades behind the times. What are the best trades you’ve ever made? The Braves’ outfield’s position throughout the history of Major League Baseball (ESPN+)
- Glanville: Dusty Baker elevates these Astros to a level that transcends their scandalous past. In the World Series between the Astros and the Braves, who has the better tools? “I adore this time of year,” Carlos Correais said of the decision to play in October. (ESPN+)
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- Betting guide for the Major League Baseball World Series: The Braves and the Astros face off
How the Astros got here
The Houston Astros of the American League have had a long and weird journey thus far this season. Following their sign-stealing controversy and a sub-.500 finish in the truncated 2020 season, it was reasonable to question if Houston was actually as elite as their reputation would have you believe them to be. That response turned out to be a loud affirmative. First and foremost, the club defeated the Chicago White Sox in decisive way. Afterwards, they squared up against the suddenly resurgent Red Sox, who appeared to have them on the ropes after a flurry of home runs helped Boston grab a commanding 2-1 lead in the series.
How the Braves got here
In the National League, theAtlanta Braves won three straight games in the National League Division Series after falling to the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game. After that, they’d be in line to face the winner of the San Francisco Giants – Los Angeles Dodgers series, a battle that would determine whether club had a historically good regular season the Braves would have to overcome in the postseason. They proved to be more than up to the task, beginning the series with a pair of walk-off victories in Atlanta and holding off a late charge by the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers.
League Championship Series
The Braves defeat the Dodgers in six games in the National League Championship Series. The Braves go to the World Series thanks to Amed Rosario’s home run. The Astros defeat the Red Sox in six games in the American League Championship Series. Alvarez leads the Astros to their third World Series championship in five years.
League Division Series
Dodgers beat Giants in five games in the National League Division Series. Keown: This is a stressful situation. Game 5 was an appropriate conclusion to this series. The Braves defeat the Brewers in four games in the National League Division Series. ESPN+ explains how the Braves rebuilt their outfield after losing Ronald Acuna Jr. and how they were able to rescue their season. ALDS: The Red Sox avenge a four-game loss to the Rays. The smell of Fenway charm fills the air as the Red Sox pull into ALC.
Are the Astros for real?
Wild card games
The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 6-2. Passan: The boom of October baseball has returned at long last. Dodgers upset Cardinals 3-1 in the National League West. Taylor and Bellinger emerge as unlikely heroes as the Dodgers walk off the field
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.
Following the announcement of the entire 10-team field, here’s a look at who’s in and what’s coming up. 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. Yankees vs. Red Sox in the Wild Card Round Yankees/Red Sox vs. Rays, and White Sox vs. Astros are the two ALDS games. League of the United States Cardinals against. Dodgers in the Wild Card Game Cardinals/Dodgers vs. Giants in the National League Division Series, and Braves vs. Brewers in the National League Championship Series
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 2 will take place on Wednesday, October 27. Game 3 will take place on Friday, October 29. Game 4 will take place on Saturday, October 30. Game 5 is scheduled for Sunday, October 31*. Game 6 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 2*. Game 7 will be place on Wednesday, November 3** if required.
MLB playoff bracket 2021: Updated TV schedule, scores, results for the Division Series
The two wild-card contests have been completed and are no longer available. All of the postseason teams will be on the field at this point. The Red Sox overcame their rival Yankees in the American League wild-card game to go to the ALCS, where they will face the Rays, who concluded the 2021 regular season as the best club in the league after winning the AL pennant in 2020. The Dodgers won a low-scoring game against the Cardinals in the National League wild-card game with a walk-off home run to advance to the National League Division Series against the NL West champion Giants.
The Braves, who were once headquartered in Milwaukee, will make a triumphant return to the state of Wisconsin to face the Brewers in a duel of the East and Central division winners.
If you’re planning on watching the American League and National League Division Series, Sporting News has you prepared with all the information you’ll need.
MLB playoff bracket 2021
- Giants (1) vs. Dodgers (4)
- Brewers (2) vs. Braves (3)
- Giants (1) vs. Dodgers (4)
American League
- Among the games are the Giants (1) vs the Dodgers (4), the Brewers (2) versus the Braves (3), and the Giants (1) and the Dodgers (4) in the National League.
How to watch MLB playoff games
- TBS, FS1, MLB Network are some of the television channels available. Streaming options include the Fox Sports app, the TBS app, MLB.TV, and fuboTV.
TBS will broadcast all of the National League playoff games, while FS1 and MLB Network will show the American League postseason games in a split-broadcast arrangement. The American League Division Series may be found on the Fox Sports app, MLB.TV, and fuboTV, among other platforms. The National League Division Series will be broadcast live on the TBS app, which can be downloaded for free. OUT-OF-THE-BOX RESULTS: The National League and the American League are two different leagues.
MLB playoff schedule, results
The winners of the two division series will advance to the National League Championship Series, with the higher-seeded team gaining home field advantage to begin the series.
Giants (1) vs. Dodgers (4)
- The Giants won Game 1 (4-0), while the Dodgers won Game 2 (9-2), tying the series at 1-1. The Giants won Game 3 (1-0), tying the series at 2-2. The Dodgers won Game 5 (3-2), tying the series at 2-2.
Brewers (2) vs. Braves (3)
- Brewers 2, Braves 1 (Brewers lead the series 1-0)
- Braves 3, Brewers 0 (Series tied 1-1)
- Braves 3, Brewers 0 (Braves lead the series 2-1)
- Braves 5, Brewers 4 (Braves win the series 3-1)
- Braves 5, Brewers 4 (Brewers win the series 3-1)
- Braves
National League Division Series 2021 schedule
All timings are Eastern, although they may be subject to change depending on the outcome of the other 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 |
*If it becomes necessary. MORE:TSN analysts share their predictions for the postseason, including the pennant and World Series.
American League Division Series results
The victors of the two series will advance to the American League Championship Series, with the higher-seeded team advancing to the series from their respective homes.
Rays (1) vs. Red Sox (4)
- In Game 1, the Rays beat the Red Sox 5 to 0 (to take a 1-0 lead in the series)
- In Game 2, the Red Sox beat the Rays 14 to 6 (to tie the series 1-1)
- In Game 3, the Red Sox beat the Rays 6 to 4 in 13 innings (to take a 2-1 lead in the series)
- And in Game 4, the Red Sox beat the Rays 5 to take a 3-1 lead in the series.
Astros (2) vs. White Sox (3)
- Game 1: Astros 6, White Sox 1 (Astros take a 1-0 lead in the series)
- Game 2: Astros 9, White Sox 4 (Astros take a 2-0 lead in the series)
- Game 3: White Sox 12, Astros 6 (Astros take a 2-1 lead in the series)
- Game 4: Astros 10, White Sox 1 (Astros take a 3-1 lead in the series).
American League Division Series 2021 schedule
All times are Eastern, and they are subject to vary depending on the outcome of other series’ finals.
| 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 |
* If it becomes necessary.
MLB playoff bracket 2021: Full schedule, TV channels, scores for AL and NL games
There have been seasons in which the playoff picture has been determined much before Game 162 is played. The last day of the season is frequently used simply to give important pitchers and players a chance to recover in preparation for the postseason. In the year 2021, this was not the case. There was no conclusion to either the American League wild-card race or the National League West Division race until Sunday, when the Red Sox and Yankees won to claim the two slots in the American League and the Giants won to clinch the top seed and the division title over the Dodgers.
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MLB playoff bracket 2021
Here’s a look at the whole MLB postseason bracket for the year 2021.
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 | 8:20 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, ATL |
| 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 playoffs schedule: Postseason march to World Series starts Oct. 5
Major League Baseball’s playoffs is here after a tough 162 games and six months of competition. A wild-card game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox was played at Fenway Park on Oct. 5, followed by a National League wild-card game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers a day later, both played at Dodger Stadium. The World Series will begin on October 26th, with a potential Game 7 slated for November 3rd, the latest day in the series’ history. The most recent World Series game to be played was on November 4, 2001, and it was played again in 2009.
1, the World Series has not progressed past the month of October.
* – if deemed required
World Series
Best-of-seven
- Game 1: Braves 6, Astros 2
- Game 2: Astros 7, Braves 2
- Game 3: Braves 2, Astros 0
- Game 4: Braves 3, Astros 2
- Game 5: Astros 9, Braves 5
- Game 6: Braves 7, Astros 0 (Braves win series 4-2)
- Game 7: Braves 7, Astros 0 (Braves win series 4-2)
AL Championship Series
Best-of-seven
- Game 1:Astros 5, Red Sox 4
- s Game 2:Red Sox 9, Astros 5
- s Game 3:Red Sox 12, Astros 3
- s Game 4:Astros 9, Red Sox 2
- s Game 5:Astros 9, Red Sox 1
- s Game 6:Astros 5, Red Sox 0(Astros win series 4-2)
NL Championship Series
- Game 1:Braves 3, Dodgers 2
- s Game 2:Braves 5, Dodgers 4
- s Game 3:Dodgers 6, Braves 5
- s Game 4:Braves 9, Dodgers 2
- s Game 5:Dodgers 11, Braves 2
- s Game 6:Braves 4, Dodgers 2(Braves win the series 4-2)
American League Division Series
Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros
- Game 1: Astros 6, White Sox 1
- Game 2: Astros 9, White Sox 4
- Game 3: White Sox 12, Astros 6
- Game 4: Astros 10, White Sox 1 (Astros win series 3-1)
- Game 5: Astros 10, White Sox 1 (Astros win series 3-1)
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Boston Red Sox.
- Game 1: Rays 5, Red Sox 0
- Game 2: Red Sox 14, Rays 6
- Game 3: Red Sox 6, Rays 4 (13 innings)
- Game 4: Red Sox 6, Rays 5 (Red Sox win series 3-1)
- Game 5: Red Sox 6, Rays 5 (Red Sox win series 3-1)
National League Division Series
The San Francisco Giants will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- In the first game, the Giants won 4 to 0
- In the second, the Dodgers won 9 to 2
- In the third, the Giants won 1 to 0
- In the fourth, the Dodgers won 7 to 2
- And in the fifth, the Dodgers won 2 to 1 (to win the series 3-2).
The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Atlanta Braves.
- In game one, the Brewers defeated the Braves 2-1
- In game two, the Braves defeated the Brewers 3-0
- In game three, the Brewers defeated the Braves 3-0
- And in game four, the Braves defeated the Brewers 4-3 (the Braves won the series 3-1).
Wild-card games
- The Red Sox defeated the Yankees in the American League wild-card game. The Dodgers won the National League wild-card game, 3-1 over the Cardinals.
MLB Playoffs 2021: Full Schedule, TV Info, Dates for Entire World Series Bracket
Ashley Landis for the Associated Press It is the month of October. It’s postseason baseball season. The San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers were the two greatest teams in the National League during the regular season, and they were both from the NL West. The Giants and Dodgers were in a constant struggle for first place throughout the season. In the end, the Giants won the division and earned the top seed in the playoffs by finishing first in the standings. The two clubs couldn’t be more diametrically opposed.
- No one was shocked to see the Los Angeles Lakers in the postseason.
- They are ranked tenth in terms of salary, but they have benefited from strong seasons from players like as Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, and Mike Yastrzemski, who have all had productive seasons.
- At the beginning of the season, the notion that two clubs from the National League West would make the postseason would not have come as a surprise.
- The Dodgers, on the other hand, were victorious in the Division Series, defeating the Giants.
- Because of a strong rotation, a dominant bullpen, and a lineup that revolved around Luis Urias and Avisail Garcia in mid-September, the Milwaukee Brewers have been on cruise control since then as a significant threat to the National League Central.
- They have shown to be a model of tenacity, surviving a season-ending injury to sensation Ronald Acuna Jr.
- Not bad for a club that didn’t even finish above.500 until August 6, and is now the World Series winner after defeating Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and Houston in the finals of the World Series.
- After everything was said and done, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees were both invited to the postseason, setting up a wild-card showdown between the two bitter rivals.
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A respectable showing from the squad with the fifth-lowest payroll in baseball.
The Rays, on the other hand, have developed into one of the best-run organizations in baseball, if not all of professional sports.
For their part, the Houston Astros are in the postseason for the fifth consecutive season and the sixth time in seven years.
The Chicago White Sox, headed by Tim Anderson, Jose Abreu, the 2020 American League MVP, and a strong rotation, appeared to be a serious danger.
It was an exciting month, and you can see the complete postseason results in the section below.
The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 6-2.
Divisional Series are a type of baseball competition in which teams compete against one other in a divisional series.
Game 1: The Astros defeated the White Sox 6-1.
The 8th of October is a Friday.
Game 1: The Brewers defeated the Braves 2-1.
Game 1: The Giants defeated the Dodgers 4-0.
Game 2: The Dodgers defeated the Giants 9-2.
The White Sox defeated the Astros 12-6 in Game 3.
Game 4: The Red Sox beat the Rays 6-5.
Tuesday, October 12th: The Astros defeated the White Sox 10-1 in Game 4.
5-4 The Dodgers defeated the Giants 7-2 in Game 4.
Dodgers win 2-1 in Game 5 against the Giants.
Game 2: The Red Sox defeated the Astros 9-5.
Game 4: The Astros defeated the Red Sox 9-2.
Game 6: The Astros defeated the Red Sox 5-0.
Game 2: The Braves defeated the Dodgers 5-4.
The Braves defeated the Dodgers 9-2 in Game 4.
The Braves defeated the Dodgers 4-2 in Game 6.
Game 1: The Braves defeated the Astros 6-2. Game 2: The Astros defeated the Braves 7-2. Game 3: The Braves beat the Astros 2-0. Game 4: The Braves beat the Astros 3-2. The Astros defeated the Braves 9-5 in Game 5. Game 6: The Braves defeated the Astros 7-0.