MLB postseason bracket set, game times announced

The 2023 Major League Baseball playoffs are set after seeding came down to the final day of the regular season.

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American League

1. Baltimore Orioles
2. Houston Astros

The Orioles clinched the league’s top seed and home-field advantage through the ALCS. It’s the first time Baltimore has reached triple-digit wins since 1980. The Astros claimed the second seed after winning the AL West on Sunday.

Wild-card round

The Twins secured the top wild-card seed by virtue of being the third-best division winner after claiming the AL Central. Minnesota, who is winless in its last 18 playoff games, hosts Toronto for a best-of-three series despite finishing with a worse record. The Blue Jays went 3-3 against the Twins this season. The Rays locked up the No. 4 seed after failing to catch the Orioles and will host the Rangers. Tampa Bay went 2-4 against Texas.

ALDS

Date: Oct. 7-13

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National League

1. Atlanta Braves
2. Los Angeles Dodgers

Atlanta has home-field advantage though the World Series after finishing with MLB’s best record.

Wild-card round

The Brewers are the top wild-card seed as they were the third-best division winner and claimed the NL Central. Milwaukee welcomes Arizona after going 2-4 against the Diamondbacks during the regular season. The Phillies, who represented the NL in the World Series last season, will host the Marlins. Philadelphia went 6-7 against its division rival.

NLDS

Date: Oct. 7-14

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