2023 MLB Playoffs: Bracket, playoff picture, standings
The MLB All-Star break is firmly in the rearview, so it’s time for teams to focus on the MLB playoff stretch and the path to the World Series.
Here’s a breakdown of how the playoffs would look if the season ended on September 13, 2023, including standings and matchups.
2023 MLB Playoff Bracket
The first and second seeds in each league receive byes to automatically reach the divisional series. Here’s the bracket breaks down:
American League Seeds
- Baltimore Orioles (1) vs. Winner of Tampa Bay Rays (4) vs. Texas Rangers (5)
- Houston Astros (2) vs. Winner of Minnesota Twins (3) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (6)
National League Seeds
- Atlanta Braves (1) vs. Winner of Philadelphia Phillies (4) vs. Chicago Cubs (5)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (2) vs. Winner of Milwaukee Brewers (3) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (6)
2023 MLB Playoff Picture
American League Standings
- Baltimore Orioles (91-53)
- Houston Astros (82-64)
- Minnesota Twins (76-69)
- Tampa Bay Rays (89-57)
- Texas Rangers (80-64)
- Toronto Blue Jays (80-65)
In the hunt:
- Seattle Mariners (80-65) 0 GB
- Boston Red Sox (73-72) 7 GB
- New York Yankees (73-72) 7 GB
- Cleveland Guardians (69-77) 11.5 GB
- Los Angeles Angels (68-78) 12.5 GB
National League Standings
- Atlanta Braves* (95-50)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (88-56)
- Milwaukee Brewers (81-63)
- Philadelphia Phillies (79-66)
- Chicago Cubs (78-68)
- Arizona Diamondbacks (76-70)
In the hunt:
- Cincinnati Reds (75-71) 1 GB
- San Francisco Giants (74-71) 1.5 GB
- Miami Marlins (74-71) 1.5 GB
- San Diego Padres (68-78) 8 GB
- Pittsburgh Pirates (67-78) 8.5 GB
* Clinched playoff berth
For full standings updates, check out our MLB playoff standings.
2023 MLB Playoff Schedule
The MLB Playoffs start with the AL and NL Wild Card series on October 3rd. For a full breakdown of dates, times and TV channels, check out our complete 2023 MLB Playoff Schedule.
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