2023 MLB Playoff Picture, bracket, standings

The MLB All-Star break is firmly in the rearview, so it’s time for teams to focus on the MLB playoff stretch and the path to the World Series.

Here’s a breakdown of how the playoffs would look if the season ended on August 22, 2023.

2023 MLB Playoff Picture

American League

1. Baltimore Orioles
2. Texas Rangers
3. Minnesota Twins
4. Tampa Bay Rays
5. Houston Astros
6. Seattle Mariners

In the hunt:

National League

1. Atlanta Braves
2. Los Angeles Dodgers
3. Milwaukee Brewers
4. Philadelphia Phillies
5. Chicago Cubs
6. Arizona Diamondbacks

In the hunt:

2023 MLB Playoff Bracket

American League Seeds

• Baltimore Orioles (1) vs. Winner of Tampa Bay Rays (4) vs. Houston Astros (5)
• Texas Rangers (2) vs. Winner of Minnesota Twins (3) vs. Seattle Mariners (6)

National League Seeds

• Atlanta Braves (1) vs. Winner of Philadelphia Phillies (4) vs. Chicago Cubs (5)
• Los Angeles Dodgers (2) vs. Winner of Milwaukee Brewers (3) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (6)

For the latest updates, check out our MLB playoff standings.

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