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The 2024 MLB playoff schedule continues with the American League Division Series and National League Division Series.
Here’s how to watch the 2024 MLB playoffs divisional round schedule, with times, TV channels and streaming information.
In the American League, the Detroit Tigers take on the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals face the New York Yankees.
In the National League, the New York Mets take on the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres play the Los Angeles Dodgers.
This round is a best-of-5 series, with the winners advancing to the ALCS and NLCS.
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