You could argue that adds another element of suspense though. Perhaps half of this year's squads will not return in 2025, meaning it could be a while before some of these teams get a shot at a World Series title again. Here is the full 2024 MLB postseason schedule and bracket if the postseason were to start today.

As the final month of the 2024 MLB regular season plays out, a few teams are already looking to October.  The NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers clinched the season's first playoff spot on Wednesday while the Los Angeles Dodgers,

After a sluggish start to the season, the Mets have emerged as one of the National League's best teams and they're playing arguably their best baseball of the season at just the right time. Now, that isn't to say that the Mets are a lock for the postseason.

A magic number represents the number of games a team needs to win – or their closest opponent needs to lose – for that team to clinch a playoff spot, a division title, a first-round bye, or home-field advantage in any given postseason series.