2010 MLB Playoff Schedule: Division Series Matchups, TV, And Times All Set

2010 MLB Playoff Schedule: All Division Series Round Game Times Set

Previously, a number of the ALDS and NLDS game times were listed as To Be Announced. Via Maury Brown at the Biz Of Baseball, now we have everything, with all the times and conditionals. Let's now take this day-by-day, for ease of viewing:

Wednesday, October 6

TB vs. TEX, 1:37pm ET

PHI vs. CIN, 5:07pm ET

MIN vs. NYY, 8:37pm ET

Thursday, October 7

TB vs. TEX, 2:37pm ET

MIN vs. NYY, 6:07pm ET

SF vs. ATL, 9:37pm ET

Friday, October 8

PHI vs. CIN, 6:07pm ET

SF vs. ATL, 9:37pm ET

Saturday, October 9

TEX vs. TB, 5:07pm ET

NYY vs. MIN, 8:37pm ET

Sunday, October 10

TEX vs. TB, 1:07pm ET (if necessary)

ATL vs. SF, 4:37pm ET

CIN vs. PHI, 7:07pm ET (on TNT; moves to TBS and 8:07pm ET if NYY/MIN finish in three games)

NYY vs. MIN, 8:07pm ET (if necessary)

Monday, October 11

CIN vs. PHI, 5:07pm ET (if necessary) (moves to 7:37pm ET if it's the only game)

ATL vs. SF, 8:37pm ET (if necessary) (moves to 7:37pm ET if it's the only game)

Tuesday, October 12

TB vs. TEX, 5:07pm ET (if necessary) (moves to 8:07pm ET if it's the only game)

MIN vs. NYY, 8:37pm ET (if necssary) (moves to 8:07pm ET if it's the only game)

Wednesday, October 13

PHI vs. CIN, 6:07pm ET (if necessary) (moves to 8:07pm ET if it's the only game)

SF vs. ATL, 9:37pm ET (if necessary) (moves to 8:07pm ET if it's the only game)

2010 MLB Playoff Schedule: TV And Radio Times Finalized

And here we go - the complete MLB playoff schedule, with TV and times when available. All times listed are ET, and all games asterisked are games that may not be necessary.

The playoffs will kick off with a Wednesday tripleheader, beginning with the Rangers meeting the Rays at 1:37pm ET.

American League Division Series

Game 1: NYY @ MIN, Wednesday, Oct. 6 (TBS) -- 8:37pm
Game 2: NYY @ MIN, Thursday, Oct. 7 (TBS) -- 6:07pm
Game 3: MIN @ NYY, Saturday, Oct. 9 (TBS) -- 8:37pm
Game 4: MIN @ NYY, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS) -- TBA
Game 5: NYY @ MIN, Tuesday, Oct. 12 (TBS) -- TBA

Game 1: TEX @ TBR, Wednesday, Oct. 6 (TBS) -- 1:37pm
Game 2: TEX @ TBR, Thursday, Oct. 7 (TBS) -- 2:37pm
Game 3: TBR @ TEX, Saturday, Oct. 9 (TBS) -- 5:07pm
Game 4: TBR @ TEX, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS) -- TBA
Game 5: TEX @ TBR, Tuesday, Oct. 12 (TBS) -- TBA

National League Division Series

Game 1: CIN @ PHI, Wednesday, Oct. 6 (TBS) -- 5:07pm
Game 2: CIN @ PHI, Friday, Oct. 8 (TBS) -- 6:07pm
Game 3: PHI @ CIN, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS) -- TBA
Game 4: PHI @ CIN, Monday, Oct. 11 (TBS) -- TBA
Game 5: CIN @ PHI, Wednesday, Oct. 13 (TBS) -- TBA

Game 1: ATL @ SFG, Thursday, Oct. 7 (TBS) -- 9:37pm
Game 2: ATL @ SFG, Friday, Oct. 8 (TBS) -- 9:37pm
Game 3: SFG @ ATL, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS) -- TBA
Game 4: SFG @ ATL, Monday, Oct. 11 (TBS) -- TBA
Game 5: ATL @ SFG, Wednesday, Oct. 13 (TBS) -- TBA

American League Championship Series

Game 1: Friday, Oct. 15 (TBS) -- TBA
Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 16 (TBS) -- TBA
Game 3: Monday, Oct. 18 (TBS) -- TBA
Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 19 (TBS) -- TBA
*Game 5: Wednesday, Oct. 20 (TBS) -- TBA
*Game 6: Friday, Oct. 22 (TBS) -- TBA
*Game 7: Saturday, Oct. 23 (TBS) -- TBA

National League Championship Series

Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 16 (FOX) -- TBA
Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 17 (FOX) -- TBA
Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 19 (FOX) -- TBA
Game 4: Wednesday, Oct. 20 (FOX) -- TBA
*Game 5: Thursday, Oct. 21 (FOX) -- TBA
*Game 6: Saturday, Oct. 23 (FOX) -- TBA
*Game 7: Sunday, Oct. 24 (FOX) -- TBA

World Series

Game 1: AL @ NL, Wednesday, Oct. 27 (FOX) -- 7:57pm
Game 2: AL @ NL, Thursday, Oct. 28 (FOX) -- 7:57pm
Game 3: NL @ AL, Saturday, Oct. 30 (FOX) -- 6:57pm
Game 4: NL @ AL, Sunday, Oct. 31 (FOX) -- 8:20pm
*Game 5: NL @ AL, Monday, Nov. 1 (FOX) -- 7:57pm
*Game 6: AL @ NL, Wednesday, Nov. 3 (FOX) -- 7:57pm
*Game 7: AL @ NL, Thursday, Nov. 4 (FOX) -- 7:57pm

2010 MLB Playoff Schedule: Division Series Matchups Take Shape On Final Day

After a wild final day, we've got everything all figured out. Though we don't yet have start times, we do have matchups. In the two ALDS showdowns, the Twins will take on the Yankees, and the Rays will take on the Rangers. In the two NLDS showdowns, the Phillies will take on the Reds, and the Giants will take on the Braves.

Action will begin on Wednesday, October 6th.

American League Division Series

Game 1: NYY @ MIN, Wednesday, Oct. 6 (TBS)
Game 2: NYY @ MIN, Thursday, Oct. 7 (TBS)
Game 3: MIN @ NYY, Saturday, Oct. 9 (TBS)
Game 4: MIN @ NYY, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS)*
Game 5: NYY @ MIN, Tuesday, Oct. 12 (TBS)*

Game 1: TEX @ TBR, Wednesday, Oct. 6 (TBS)
Game 2: TEX @ TBR, Thursday, Oct. 7 (TBS)
Game 3: TBR @ TEX, Saturday, Oct. 9 (TBS)
Game 4: TBR @ TEX, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS)*
Game 5: TEX @ TBR, Tuesday, Oct. 12 (TBS)*

National League Division Series

Game 1: CIN @ PHI, Wednesday, Oct. 6 (TBS)
Game 2: CIN @ PHI, Friday, Oct. 8 (TBS)
Game 3: PHI @ CIN, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS)
Game 4: PHI @ CIN, Monday, Oct. 11 (TBS)*
Game 5: CIN @ PHI, Wednesday, Oct. 13 (TBS)*

Game 1: ATL @ SFG, Thursday, Oct. 7 (TBS)
Game 2: ATL @ SFG, Friday, Oct. 8 (TBS)
Game 3: SFG @ ATL, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS)
Game 4: SFG @ ATL, Monday, Oct. 11 (TBS)*
Game 5: ATL @ SFG, Wednesday, Oct. 13 (TBS)*

* - if necessary

2010 MLB Playoff Schedule: LDS Scenarios And Schedules

I feel it's our duty to try and get everyone all up to speed as we enter the regular season's final day. What are the Division Series scenarios we're dealing with? Onward.

The American League picture is pretty simple. As we already knew, the Twins will play the AL Wild Card, while the Rangers will play the winner of the AL East. The Rays will win the AL East with a win, or with a loss and a Yankees loss. The only way for the Yankees to win the AL East is if they beat the Red Sox on Sunday, and the Rays lose to the Royals.

It's in the National League that things get complicated. That's what happens when you have five teams in the picture on the final day, with three times tied at 90-71 and another team at 91-70. I'll do my best:

• If the Braves beat the Phillies, and the Giants beat the Padres, the Phillies will play the Reds, and the Giants will play the Braves
• If the Phillies beat the Braves and the Padres beat the Giants, the Phillies will play the Giants, and the Padres will play the Reds
• If the Phillies beat the Braves and the Giants beat the Padres, then the Padres will meet the Braves for a one-game playoff in Atlanta. If the Braves win, the Phillies will play the Reds, and the Giants will play the Braves. If the Padres win, the Phillies will play the Padres, and the Giants will play the Reds
• If the Braves beat the Phillies and the Padres beat the Giants, then, oh man. First, the Padres will play the Giants in a one-game playoff to decide the NL West. The loser of that game will then fly to Atlanta for a one-game playoff to decide the NL Wild Card. If the Braves win, the Phillies will play the Reds, and the Braves will play the NL West winner. If the NL West team wins, the Phillies will play the NL West Wild Card, and the Reds will play the NL West winner.

2010 MLB Playoff Schedule: World Series Game Start Times Set In Stone

There's a lot we don't know about the MLB playoff schedule just yet. We don't know all the participants, for one. We don't know the Division Series start times. We don't know the Championship Series start times, either. What we do know - the World Series start times. Mark this information into your calendars (all times Eastern):

Oct. 27	Game 1: AL Champion at NL Champion	FOX	7:57pm
Oct. 28	Game 2: AL Champion at NL Champion	FOX	7:57pm
Oct. 30	Game 3: NL Champion at AL Champion	FOX	6:57pm
Oct. 31	Game 4: NL Champion at AL Champion	FOX	8:20pm
Nov. 1	Game 5: NL Champion at AL Champion, if necessary	FOX	7:57pm
Nov. 3	Game 6: AL Champion at NL Champion, if necessary	FOX	7:57pm
Nov. 4	Game 7: AL Champion at NL Champion, if necessary	FOX	7:57pm

You see that 6:57? That's on a Saturday, and it's the earliest World Series start time since 1987. That's one decision I don't think anyone can complain about.

MLB Playoff Schedule: Twins, Phillies Set To Begin October Play At Home Wednesday

After Tuesday night's slate of games, the MLB playoffs schedule is beginning to take shape. 

In the American League, the Rays and Yankees both clinched playoff berths (the final five days of the season will determine who wins the A.L. East and who's the Wild Card Champion, earning them a trip to Minnesota). The Twins have already won the Central, and the Rangers the West (with as many wins as the third-place Red Sox /just sayin'). 

Though it's still subject to change, here's how the A.L. playoff schedule looks as of Wednesday (all times are TBA): 

American League Division Series 

Game 1: Wild Card @ MIN, Wednesday, Oct. 6 (TBS)
Game 2: Wild Card @ MIN, Thursday, Oct. 7 (TBS)
Game 3: MIN @ Wild Card, Saturday, Oct. 9 (TBS)
Game 4: MIN @ Wild Card, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS)*
Game 5: Wild Card @ MIN, Tuesday, Oct. 12 (TBS)* 

Game 1: TEX @ AL East Champion, Wednesday, Oct. 6 (TBS)
Game 2: TEX @ AL East Champion, Thursday, Oct. 7 (TBS)
Game 3: AL East Champion @ TEX, Saturday, Oct. 9 (TBS)
Game 4: AL East Champion @ TEX, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS)*
Game 5: TEX @ AL East Champion, Tuesday, Oct. 12 (TBS)*

* if necessary 

Meanwhile, over in the National League, the Phillies and Reds have punched their tickets to October, winning the N.L. East and Central, respectively. For Philadelphia, it's their fourth-straight division crown, while Cincinnati will be making their first playoff appearance in 15 years. 

With just five games remaining, the Giants hold a two-game lead over the Padres in the N.L. Central, and the Braves are clinging to a slim 1.5-game advantage in the Wild Card. 

National League Division Series

Game 1: TBD @ PHI, Wednesday, Oct. 6 (TBS)
Game 2: TBD @ PHI, Friday, Oct. 8 (TBS)
Game 3: PHI @ TBD, Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS)
Game 4: PHI @ TBD, Monday, Oct. 11 (TBS)*
Game 5: TBD @ PHI, Wednesday, Oct/ 13 (TBS)*

Game 1: TBD @ TBD Thursday, Oct. 7 (TBS)
Game 2: TBD @ TBD Friday, Oct. 8 (TBS)
Game 3: TBD @ TBD Sunday, Oct. 10 (TBS)
Game 4: TBD @ TBD Monday, Oct. 11 (TBS)*
Game 5: TBD @ TBD Wednesday, Oct. 13 (TBS)*

* if necessary 

The American League Championship Series is set to begin Friday, Oct. 15 (on TBS), with the NLCS scheduled to start the next day, Oct. 16 (airing on FOX). The World Series, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 27, will conclude Nov. 4 if a seventh game is required.