October baseball is upon us, and contenders across the league are starting to cement their spots in the postseason.
The final day of the 2024 MLB regular season is on Sept. 29, and there are still plenty of playoff spots up for grabs.
With the regular season winding down, let's look at the teams that have punched their tickets to the 2024 MLB postseason.
Which teams are in the 2024 MLB postseason?
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Through Sept. 23, only five teams have clinched spots in the 2024 postseason.
American League
- Cleveland Guardians (AL Central champions)
- New York Yankees
National League
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Milwaukee Brewers (NL Central champions)
- Philadelphia Phillies (NL East champions)
That leaves seven spots up for grabs with 12 teams still vying for playoff spots.
Which teams have been eliminated from MLB postseason contention?
Thirteen teams have been eliminated from the playoff mix as of Sept. 22. Here's a breakdown by league:
American League
- Chicago White Sox
- Los Angeles Angels
- Oakland A's
- Texas Rangers
- Toronto Blue Jays
National League
- Chicago Cubs
- Cincinnati Reds
- Colorado Rockies
- Miami Marlins
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- San Francisco Giants
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Washington Nationals
When does the MLB postseason start?
The 2024 MLB postseason will start on Tuesday, Oct. 1, just two days after the regular season ends.
2024 MLB postseason schedule
Here's the tentative schedule for the MLB postseason, with the 2024 World Series scheduled to begin on Oct. 25:
- Wild Card Series: Oct. 1-3
- Division Series: Oct. 5-12
- League Championship Series: Oct. 13-22
- World Series: Oct. 25-Nov. 2