Why the Yankees are in a good spot to win another World Series
2009 feels like an eternity ago for the New York Yankees and their fans, but Steve Gardner explains why this is the best team since then to compete for a title.
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The 2024 MLB playoffs have delivered thrilling action, and the League Championship Series matchups are set. The excitement is palpable as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, two of the most storied franchises in baseball, advance to the next round. The battle to the World Series continues, promising more heart-stopping moments and unforgettable games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ strategic investment in players during the offseason has proven to be a game-changer. Their five-game divisional series against the San Diego Padres culminated in a nail-biting 2-0 Game 5 victory, marking their 16th overall appearance in the National League Championship Series and the first since 2021. The Dodgers will now face the wild-card New York Mets, who secured their spot after Francisco Lindor’s grand slam led them to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS.
In the American League, the New York Yankees’ determination and resilience were on full display as they secured a spot in the ALCS after a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 4. The Yankees will now face the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series, following a decisive 7-3 Game 5 that eliminated the Detroit Tigers.
Here is the most recent bracket, schedule, and results for the journey to the World Series.
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MLB playoff bracketAmerican League Championship Series matchupNew York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers/Cleveland GuardiansNational League Championship Series matchupLos Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets
Scores and results have been updated as of Monday evening, Oct. 14.
American League Championship Series
Best-of-seven series; all times Eastern;Â *-if necessary.
Game 1, Monday, Oct. 14: Yankees5, Guardians 2 (Yankees lead series 1-0)Game 2, Tuesday, Oct. 15:Â Guardians at Yankees, 7:37 p.m. (TBS/truTV/Max)Game 3, Thursday, Oct. 17:Â Yankees at Guardians, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)Game 4, Friday, Oct. 18:Â Yankees at Guardians, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)*Game 5:, Saturday, Oct. 19:Â Yankees at Guardians, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)*Game 6, Monday, Oct. 21:Â Guardians at Yankees, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)*Game 7, Tuesday, Oct. 22:Â Guardians at Yankees, TBD (TBS/truTV/Max)New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Best-of-seven series; all times Eastern;Â *-if necessary.
Game 1, Sunday, Oct. 13:Â Dodgers 9, Mets 0Game 2, Monday, Oct. 14:Â Mets 7, Dodgers 3 (Series tied 1-1)Game 3, Wednesday, Oct. 16:Â Dodgers at Mets, 8:08 p.m. (FS1)Game 4, Thursday, Oct. 17:Â Dodgers at Mets, TBD (FS1)*Game 5, Friday, Oct. 18:Â Dodgers at Mets, TBD (Fox/FS1)*Game 6, Sunday, Oct. 20:Â Mets at Dodgers, TBD (Fox/FS1)*Game 7, Monday, Oct. 21:Â Mets at Dodgers, TBD (Fox/FS1)2024 MLB postseason resultsAmerican League Division: Best-of-five series
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers: Series tied 2-2
Game 1: Guardians 7, Tigers 0, FINALGame 2: Tigers 3, Guardians 0, FINALGame 3: Tigers 3, Guardians 0, FINALGame 4: Guardians 5, Tigers 4, FINALGame 5: Guardians 7, Tigers 3, FINAL
New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals: Yankees win series 3-1
Game 1: Yankees 6, Royals 5, FINALGame 2: Royals 4, Yankees 2, FINALGame 3: Yankees 3, Royals 2, FINALGame 4: Yankees 3, Royals 1, FINALNational League Division: Best-of-five series
Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets: Mets win series 3-1
Game 1: Mets 6, Phillies 1, FINALGame 2: Phillies 7, Mets 6, FINALGame 3: Mets 7, Phillies 2, FINALGame 4: Mets 4, Phillies 1, FINAL
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres: Dodgers win series 3-2
Game 1: Dodgers 7, Padres 5, FINALGame 2: Padres 10, Dodgers 2, FINALGame 3: Padres 6, Dodgers 5, FINALGame 4: Dodgers 8, Padres 0, FINALGame 5: Dodgers 2, Padres 0, FINAL2024 World Series schedule
Best-of-seven series
October 25: World Series Game 1October 26: World Series Game 2October 28: World Series Game 3October 29: World Series Game 4October 30: World Series Game 5 (if necessary)November 1: World Series Game 6 (if necessary)November 2: World Series Game 7 (if necessary)