Major League Baseball is heading towards its championship rounds, with the American League Championship Series (ALCS) and the National League Championship Series (NLCS) taking shape. Teams have shown strong performances in recent playoff rounds, setting the stage for thrilling matchups.
Teams Advancing to the Championship Series
The following teams have secured their spots in the ALCS and NLCS:
- ALCS: Toronto Blue Jays (No. 1 seed)
- NLCS: Los Angeles Dodgers (Defending champions)
ALCS Schedule
The ALCS matchups feature the Toronto Blue Jays against either the Detroit Tigers or Seattle Mariners. The schedule is as follows:
- Game 1: Sunday, Oct. 12 (Tigers/Mariners at Blue Jays) – 8:03 PM ET on FOX/FS1
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 13 (Tigers/Mariners at Blue Jays) – 4:38 PM ET on FOX/FS1
- Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 15 (Blue Jays at Tigers/Mariners) – Time on FOX/FS1
- Game 4: Thursday, Oct. 16 (Blue Jays at Tigers/Mariners) – Time on FOX/FS1
- *Game 5: Friday, Oct. 17 (Blue Jays at Tigers/Mariners) – Time on FOX/FS1
- *Game 6: Sunday, Oct. 19 (Tigers/Mariners at Blue Jays) – Time on FOX/FS1
- *Game 7: Monday, Oct. 20 (Tigers/Mariners at Blue Jays) – Time on FOX/FS1
NLCS Schedule
In the National League, the Dodgers will face off against either the Milwaukee Brewers or Chicago Cubs. Here is the schedule for the NLCS:
- Game 1: Monday, Oct. 13 (Dodgers vs. Brewers/Cubs) – 8:08 PM ET on TBS
- Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 14 (Dodgers vs. Brewers/Cubs) – Time on TBS
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 16 (Dodgers vs. Brewers/Cubs) – Time on TBS
- Game 4: Friday, Oct. 17 (Dodgers vs. Brewers/Cubs) – Time on TBS
- *Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 18 (Dodgers vs. Brewers/Cubs) – Time on TBS
- *Game 6: Monday, Oct. 20 (Dodgers vs. Brewers/Cubs) – Time on TBS
- *Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 21 (Dodgers vs. Brewers/Cubs) – Time on TBS
Playoff Overview
This year’s playoff format features several rounds that have led to these championship series:
American League Playoffs
- AL Wild Card Series:
- Tigers defeated Guardians, 2-1
- Yankees defeated Red Sox, 2-1
- AL Division Series:
- Blue Jays defeated Yankees, 3-1
- Mariners and Tigers tied at 2-2
National League Playoffs
- NL Wild Card Series:
- Dodgers defeated Reds, 2-0
- Cubs defeated Padres, 2-1
- NL Division Series:
- Dodgers defeated Phillies, 3-1
- Brewers and Cubs tied at 2-2
Looking Ahead
The MLB World Series is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 24. The championship promises to deliver exciting baseball action as the league converges on its top teams.
