2022 MLB playoffs: Schedule, postseason bracket, standings
The 2022 World Series is set, with an AL powerhouse on one side and a sixth-seeded NL squad on the other: theHouston AstrosandPhiladelphia Phillies.
In the American League, theCleveland Guardiansknocked out theTampa Bay Rays, while theSeattle Marinersstunned theToronto Blue Jaysto start their first postseason in 21 years. Cleveland moved on to play theNew York Yankeesin the AL Division Series, where the Guardians lost in five games. The Mariners moved on to play the No. 1-seeded Astros-- and got swept, sending Houston to the AL Championship Series to meet New York. There, the Astros won four in a row for another sweep, advancing to the Fall Classic.
In the National League, the Philliesswept the Cardinals and then went on to defeat the reigning World Series championAtlanta Bravesin the NL Division Series. TheSan Diego Padresfollowed a wild-card round upset of the Mets by knocking out the top-seededLos Angeles Dodgersand setting up an NL Championship Series matchup with Philadelphia. Philly won to move on to play on baseball's biggest stage.
This postseason marks the debut of Major League Baseball's new 12-team playoff format that boasts an additional wild-card spot in both the American League and National League. From the first pitch of the wild-card games to the last out of the World Series, we've got you covered with the postseason bracket, schedules, results and how to watch every postseason game in October and November.
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World Series
Best-of-seven series
All times Eastern
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros
- Game 1: Phillies at Astros, Friday, Oct. 28 (Fox)
- Game 2: Phillies at Astros, Saturday, Oct. 29(Fox)
- Game 3: Astros at Phillies, Monday, Oct. 31(Fox)
- Game 4: Astros at Phillies, Tuesday, Nov. 1(Fox)
- Game 5*: Astros at Phillies, Wednesday, Nov. 2(Fox)
- Game 6*: Phillies at Astros, Friday, Nov. 4(Fox)
- Game 7*: Phillies at Astros, Saturday, Nov. 5(Fox)
*if necessary
Completed rounds
American League Championship Series
Best-of-seven series
Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees
Astros win 4-0
- Game 1: Astros 4, Yankees 2
- Game 2: Astros 3, Yankees 2
- Game 3: Astros 5, Yankees 0
- Game 4: Astros 6, Yankees 5
National League Championship Series
Best-of-seven series
Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres
Phillies win 4-1
- Game 1: Phillies 2, Padres 0
- Game 2: Padres 8, Phillies 5
- Game 3: Phillies 4, Padres 2
- Game 4: Phillies 10, Padres 6
- Game 5: Phillies 4, Padres 3
American League Division Series
Best-of-five series
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians
Yankees win series 3-2
- Game 1: Yankees 4, Guardians 1
- Game 2: Guardians 4, Yankees 2 (10)
- Game 3: Guardians 6, Yankees 5
- Game 4: Yankees 4, Guardians 2
- Game 5: Yankees 5, Guardians 1
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners
Astros win series 3-0
- Game 1: Astros 8, Mariners 7
- Game 2: Astros 4, Mariners 2
- Game 3: Astros 1, Mariners 0 (18)
National League Division Series
Best-of-five series
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies win series 3-1
- Game 1: Phillies 7, Braves 6
- Game 2: Braves 3, Phillies 0
- Game 3: Phillies 9, Braves 1
- Game 4: Phillies 8, Braves 3
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres
Padres win series 3-1
- Game 1: Dodgers 5, Padres 3
- Game 2: Padres 5, Dodgers 3
- Game 3: Padres 2, Dodgers 1
- Game 4: Padres 5, Dodgers 3
American League Wild Card Games
Best-of-three series
Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians
Guardians win series 2-0
- Game 1: Guardians 2, Rays 1
- Game 2:Guardians 1, Rays 0 (15)
Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays
Mariners win series 2-0
- Game 1: Mariners 4, Blue Jays 0
- Game 2: Mariners 10, Blue Jays 9
National League Wild Card Games
Best-of-three series
Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals
Phillies win series 2-0
- Game 1: Phillies 6, Cardinals 3
- Game 2: Phillies 2, Cardinals 0
San Diego Padres at New York Mets
Padres win series 2-1
- Game 1: Padres 7, Mets 1
- Game 2: Mets 7, Padres 3
- Game 3: Padres 6, Mets 0
