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Everything you need to know about the 2022 MLB playoffs

By Kevin Henry |
Jun 29, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) forces out Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) at second base then throws to first to complete a double play on a ball hit by Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 29, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) forces out Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) at second base then throws to first to complete a double play on a ball hit by Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

As September winds down and October is lurking on the horizon, the thoughts of all Major League Baseball fans turn to the MLB playoffs and which team will take home the World Series trophy.

What do you need to know about the 2022 MLB playoffs? We have you covered below.

When do the MLB playoffs start?

The National League and American League Wild Card best-of-three rounds (featuring the third through sixth seeds in each league) are slated to begin on Friday, October 7. The American League and National League Division Series (including the top two seeds in each league) begin on Tuesday, October 11. The National League Championship Series begins on Tuesday, October 18, while the American League Championship Series begins one day later. The World Series is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 28.

How many teams make the MLB playoffs?

12 teams (six from the NL and AL) make the postseason, including the three division champions and three Wild Card teams from each league.

Where to watch the MLB playoffs

The AL and NL Wild Card round will be televised by ESPN. The ALDS and ALCS will be televised by TBS while the NLDS and NLCS will be carried by FOX or FS1.

What channel is the World Series on?

The World Series, which is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 28, will be televised by FOX.

What is the MLB playoffs format?

You can see the setup for the AL and NL sides of the postseason bracket here.

In the Wild Card round, the 3 seed will host the 6 seed and the 4 seed will host the 5 seed throughout the best-of-three matchup. The winner of the 3 vs. 6 game will move on to play the 2 seed while the 4 vs. 5 game winner will meet the top seed in each league in the Division Series rounds.

From there, the winners of the two Division Series matchups meet in the respective league’s championship series. The winner of the ALCS and NLCS meet in the World Series.

How many games are in the MLB playoffs?

The Wild Card round is a best-of-three matchup. The Division Series is a best-of-five, while all other rounds (Championship Series and World Series) are best-of-seven.

Can you stream the playoffs on MLB.TV?

No. From MLB.com, “Postseason Blackout: Due to Major League Baseball exclusivities, during the MLB Postseason, all live games will be blacked out both in the United States (except for those games for which Authenticated Access is available within the United States) and worldwide.”

Who is going to win the MLB playoffs?

Barring a complete collapse, the Houston Astros will be the top seed in the American League while the Los Angeles Dodgers will be the top seed in the National League. As we mentioned in this article, the two teams are not only the top seeds in their respective leagues, but also the current odds-on favorites to win the World Series, according to our friends at WynnBet.

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Does that mean one of the Astros or Dodgers will win the World Series? It’s certainly possible, but anything can happen in the postseason.

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