Teams, format, schedule, more for 2024 NBC Los Angeles [Video]

October baseball is nearing.

The final day of the 2024 MLB regular season is less than two weeks away as the playoff push kicks into high-gear.

Between now and the last day of the regular season, a dozen clubs will officially book a trip to the postseason for a chance to compete for this year’s World Series title.

As the playoff field takes shape, here’s everything you need to know about the postseason:

As the 2024 MLB postseason picture becomes clearer, here’s a look at the most intriguing division and wild card race.

The MLB regular season sees each team play 162 games.

The final day of the 2024 regular season is Sunday, Sept. 29.

Just two days after the regular season wraps up, the postseason will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

A total of 12 teams — six from each league — make the postseason.

The playoff field in each league consists of three division winners and three wild-card teams.

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