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 with 10 days to go, there are still 10 playoff spots up for grabs.
STAY IN THE KNOW
 |
Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. |
 |
Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Boston’s newsletters. |
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?
Get top local stories in Boston delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC Boston's News Headlines newsletter.
Through Sept. 18, only two teams have clinched spots in the 2024 postseason. The Milwaukee Brewers secured the NL Central crown, while the New York Yankees became the first AL team to lock up a playoff spot.
That leaves 10 spots up for grabs with 20 teams still vying for playoff spots.
Which teams have been eliminated from MLB postseason contention?
Eight teams have been eliminated from the playoff mix as of Sept. 18. Here's a breakdown by league:
American League
National League
- Cincinnati Reds
- Colorado Rockies
- Miami Marlins
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- 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
