MLB playoffs to start Sept. 30, World Series opener Oct. 24
The best-of-five divisional series will be played from October 4-11, setting up the best-of-seven league championship series from October 12-21.
The best-of-seven World Series will begin at the home of the league champion with the better record on October 24.
Should it be needed, game seven would be played on November 1.
With just over six weeks remaining in the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays have the best record in the American League at 69-50 just ahead of Detroit (69-51) while in the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers own MLB's best record at 74-44.
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