The Major League Baseball postseason is approaching with fervor! In an exciting twist of fate, twelve teams—the top six from both the American and National Leagues—will engage in a dramatic showdown in the upcoming playoffs. The pinnacle of the competition will see the top two teams from each league secure their playoff entry based on their regular-season performance as delineated in the standings. Following that, three teams from the standings and the least favored division champion from each league will clash in the Wild Card series, slated to unfold from October 1 to October 3 in a thrilling best-of-three format. A total of six Wild Card teams will charm their way into the MLB Playoffs, and while this weekend’s regular-season finale will chart the path for the Wild Card series, here’s a sneak peek into how you can revel in the MLB Wild Card series action when it commences on October 1.
How to Immerse Yourself in the MLB Wild Card Series:
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Catch the MLB Wild Card Series Live on ESPN, ABC, and Select RSNs
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Event Dates: October 1-3, 2024
Broadcast Channels: ABC, ESPN
Streaming Platforms: ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV, and more
How to View the MLB Wild Card Series on Television:
Immerse yourself in the MLB Wild Card Series as it electrifies the airwaves on both ABC and ESPN.
How to Follow MLB Wild Card Games Without Cable:
For those sans cable, ABC and ESPN are your golden tickets, accessible via a variety of platforms including Fubo TV, DirecTV, and YouTube TV.
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Who Will Compete in the MLB Wild Card Series?
Brace yourselves, as three teams from the American League and three from the National League gear up for a battlefield in the MLB Wild Card Series! Presently, the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles (AL) alongside the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers (NL) have secured their places in this riveting contest. The final representatives from each league will emerge after the dramatic conclusion of this weekend’s games:
AL Wild Card representatives: Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, Remaining Team TBD
NL Wild Card representatives: Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Remaining Team TBD
The Majestic Schedule for the 2024 MLB Playoffs:
All times are in Eastern Standard Time
Now, feast your eyes on the complete lineup for the MLB postseason:
The MLB Playoffs Schedule:
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Wild Card Series: October 1-3
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Division Series: October 5-12
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League Championship Series: October 13-22
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World Series: October 24 – November 2
The 2024 MLB Wild Card Series Schedule:
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October 1: ALWC1 vs. ALWC2, Game 1
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October 1: NLWC1 vs. NLWC2, Game 1
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October 1: NLWC3 vs. Milwaukee Brewers, Game 1
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October 1: ALWC3 vs. Houston Astros, Game 1
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October 2: ALWC1 vs. ALWC2, Game 2
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October 2: NLWC1 vs. NLWC2, Game 2
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October 2: NLWC3 vs. Milwaukee Brewers, Game 2
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October 2: ALWC3 vs. Houston Astros, Game 2
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October 3: NLWC1 vs. NLWC2, Game 3 (if necessary)
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October 3: ALWC1 vs. ALWC2, Game 3 (if necessary)
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October 3: NLWC3 vs. Milwaukee Brewers, Game 3 (if necessary)
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October 3: ALWC3 vs. Houston Astros, Game 3 (if necessary)
All Possible Avenues to Follow MLB Playoff Games This Season:
