MLB postseason matchups set
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The 2020 postseason matchups are set following the regular season's conclusion. The American League opens the wild-card round Tuesday, with the National League getting underway Wednesday. The league has adopted a best-of-three series for the opening round, with the higher seed hosting all games at their home stadium.
AL Playoff Bracket
1. Rays vs. 8. Blue Jays
4. Indians vs. 5. Yankees
2. Athletics vs. 7. White Sox
3. Twins vs. 6. Astros
NL Playoff Bracket
1. Dodgers vs. 8. Brewers
4. Padres vs. 5. Cardinals
2. Braves vs. 7. Reds
3. Cubs vs. 6. Marlins
AL Final Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rays-y | 40-20 | .667 |
| 2 | Athletics-y | 36-24 | .600 |
| 3 | Twins-y | 36-24 | .600 |
| 4 | Indians-x | 35-25 | .583 |
| 5 | Yankees-x | 33-27 | .550 |
| 6 | Astros-x | 29-31 | .483 |
| 7 | White Sox-x | 35-25 | .583 |
| 8 | Blue Jays-x | 32-28 | .533 |
- Indians own tiebreaker over White Sox based on head-to-head record.
| Rank | Team | Record | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Mariners-e | 27-33 | .458 |
| 10 | Royals-e | 26-34 | .433 |
| 11 | Angels-e | 26-34 | .433 |
| 12 | Orioles-e | 25-35 | .417 |
| 13 | Red Sox-e | 24-36 | .400 |
| 14 | Tigers-e | 23-35 | .397 |
| 15 | Rangers-e | 22-38 | .367 |
NL Final Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodgers-y | 43-17 | .717 |
| 2 | Braves-y | 35-25 | .583 |
| 3 | Cubs-y | 34-26 | .567 |
| 4 | Padres-x | 37-23 | .617 |
| 5 | Cardinals-x | 30-28 | .517 |
| 6 | Marlins-x | 31-29 | .517 |
| 7 | Reds-x | 31-29 | .517 |
| 8 | Brewers-x | 29-31 | .483 |
| Rank | Team | Record | Winning % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Giants-e | 29-31 | .483 |
| 10 | Phillies-e | 28-32 | .467 |
| 11 | Mets-e | 26-34 | .433 |
| 12 | Rockies-e | 26-34 | .433 |
| 13 | Nationals-e | 26-34 | .433 |
| 14 | D-Backs-e | 25-35 | .417 |
| 15 | Pirates-e | 19-41 | .317 |
HEADLINES
- Mets' Soto removed in 1st inning with calf tightness
- Pirates' Griffin dazzles in MLB debut: 'I'm ready for this'
- Blue Jays' Kirk undergoing X-rays after leaving game with thumb injury
- Guardians' DeLauter keeps making history with HR in home opener
- Durbin silences boos, snaps hitless streak in Red Sox home opener win
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