MLB’s playoff bracket is set. The 10-team battle to win the Fall Classic begins Tuesday with the AL wild-card game, and could last until Nov. 3 if the World Series goes to seven games.
Here are the initial matchups:
Here’s the full 2021 MLB postseason schedule, and how to watch:
All times Eastern.
Tuesday, Oct. 5
AL wild-card game: Yankees at Red Sox at 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Wednesday, Oct. 6
NL wild-card game: Cardinals at Dodgers at 8 p.m. (TBS)
Thursday, Oct. 7
ALDS Game 1: Wild-card winner at Rays (FS1 or MLB Network)
ALDS Game 1: White Sox at Astros (FS1 or MLB Network)