MLB playoff TV schedule, channel, times, updated postseason bracket
With the Milwaukee Brewers joining the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays as division series winners, there’s just one division series left to decide.
The Cleveland Guardians stayed alive in their best-of-five American League Division Series with the Chicago White Sox with a 9-3 victory Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Chicago. The White Sox lead the series, 2-1. Those two teams square off again Thursday, Oct. 8.
Here’s what to know about the MLB playoff schedule, including start times, where to watch, probable pitchers and an updated bracket:
What are the baseball games today?
With three of the four division series already decided, there’s only one game Thursday, Oct. 8:
- American League: Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox, TBS, 7 p.m. CT (White Sox lead series, 2-1)
What time is the Guardians vs White Sox game today?
- Time: 7 p.m. CT
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 8
Game 4 of the series between the Guardians and the White Sox is set for 7 p.m. CT Thursday, Oct. 8, at Rate Field in Chicago. Parker Messick will start for Cleveland, which needs a win to keep its season alive. Hagen Smith will start for Chicago.
Where to watch MLB playoff games today?
TBS will air the Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS.
Guardians vs. White Sox probable pitchers
Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (12-9, 2.56 ERA in regular season) vs. White Sox left-hander Hagen Smith (3-3, 1.29 ERA).
Who is in the MLB playoffs?
Two teams are remaining in the National League and three teams are left in the American League (seed in parentheses):
National League
- Milwaukee Brewers (1)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (2)
American League
- Tampa Bay Rays (1)
- Cleveland Guardians (2)
- Chicago White Sox (6)
MLB playoffs format
The format for each round of the MLB playoffs is as follows:
- Wild-card: Best-of-three with lowest seeds hosting all the games
- Division series: Best-of-five with a 2-2-1 format
- Championship series: Best-of-seven with a 2-3-2 format
- World Series: Best-of-seven with a 2-3-2 format
MLB playoff bracket
Here’s the full bracket for the 2026 MLB playoffs as of Oct. 8:
National League wild-card round
Best of three, seeds in parentheses
- Chicago Cubs (5) at San Diego Padres (4); Padres win series, 2-0
- Philadelphia Phillies (6) at Atlanta Braves (3); Braves win series, 2-1
NL Division Series
Best of five
- San Diego Padres (4) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (1); Brewers win series, 3-1
- Atlanta Braves (3) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (2); Dodgers win series, 3-1
NL Championship Series
Best of seven, games begin Sunday, Oct. 11
- Game 1: Dodgers at Brewers, Sunday, Oct. 11, American Family Field
- Game 2: Dodgers at Brewers, Monday, Oct. 12, American Family Field
- Game 3: Brewers at Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 14, Dodger Stadium
- Game 4: Brewers at Dodgers, Thursday, Oct. 15, Dodger Stadium
- Game 5: Brewers at Dodgers (if necessary), Friday, Oct. 16, Dodger Stadium
- Game 6: Dodgers at Brewers (if necessary), Sunday, Oct. 18, American Family Field
- Game 7: Dodgers at Brewers (if necessary), Monday, Oct. 19, American Family Field
American League wild-card round
Best of three, seeds in parentheses
- Chicago White Sox (6) at Houston Astros (3); White Sox win series, 2-0
- Boston Red Sox (5) at New York Yankees (4); Yankees win series, 2-0
AL Division Series
Best of five
- New York Yankees (4) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (1); Rays win series, 3-0
- Chicago White Sox (6) vs. Cleveland Guardians (2); White Sox lead series, 2-1
AL Championship Series
Best of seven, games begin Monday, Oct. 12
- Rays vs. Guardians/White Sox
2026 World Series
Best of seven, games begin Friday, Oct. 23
- AL champion vs. NL champion
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