MLB Playoff Bracket Set

10/02/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Astros Clinch AL West on Final Day; Cubs & Mariners Last Teams Out on Final Weekend

The MLB Playoffs are set! After a wild weekend on the diamonds, baseball’s final 12 have been found. A frenetic finish to the MLB season saw the Astros clinch the AL West on the final day of the season while the Rangers, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks, and Marlins all secured Wild Card bids. After a 162-game marathon, four teams finished within two games of the playoffs, but they’ll be heading empty-handed into the offseason.

1 Game Back: Cubs & Mariners (Out)

Both Chicago and Seattle were the biggest losers of MLB’s final weekend. Chicago fell to the Brewers in two out of three games, including a 4-0 shutout on Sunday. The Cubs lost five of their last six games to close the season and miss the last NL Wild Card spot by just one game. Seattle’s last 10 games of the season featured series against the Rangers and Astros, and they finished 4-6 to miss the playoffs by just one game.

2 Games Back: Reds & Padres (Out)

Cincinnati faltered down the stretch and won just three of their last 10 games. And with the Cubs collapsing, the Reds squandered a golden opportunity that the Marlins took advantage of. Then, there were the Padres who finished on an epic tear — winning five straight games and eight of their last 10 to come within two games of doing the unthinkable. Nonetheless, it’s straight to the offseason for two of the most exciting young teams in baseball.

MLB Playoff Bracket

American League

#3 Twins vs. #6 Blue Jays

#4 Rays vs. #5 Rangers

#2 Astros (Bye)

#1 Orioles (Bye)

National League

#3 Brewers vs. #6 Diamondbacks

#4 Phillies vs. #5 Marlins

#2 Dodgers (Bye)

#1 Braves (Bye)

The MLB postseason begins Tuesday. We’ll have more coverage and playoff previews tomorrow.

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