MLB playoffs: Matchups & schedule

Blue Jays defeat Texas, advance to ALCS

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Caption: The 2016 MLB playoffs begin on Oct. 4. (File/Getty Images)

Here's a look at the matchups and schedule for Major League Baseball's post-season.

American League Wild Card Game

Tuesday, Oct. 4: Baltimore Orioles 2 at Toronto Blue Jays 5
Toronto(external link) will face the Texas Rangers(external link).

National League Wild Card Game

Wednesday, Oct. 5: San Francisco Giants 3 at New York Mets 0
San Francisco(external link) will face the Chicago Cubs(external link).

Division Series (best of 5)

American League

Texas Rangers vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays wins series 3-0
Thursday, Oct. 6: Toronto 10 at Texas 1
Friday, Oct. 7: Toronto 5 at Texas 3
Sunday, Oct. 9: Texas 6 at Toronto 7 (10 innings)

Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians
Indians win series 3-0
Thursday, Oct. 6: Boston 4 at Cleveland 5
Friday, Oct. 7: Boston 0 at Cleveland 6
Monday, Oct. 10: Cleveland 4 at Boston 3

National League

Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants
Cubs win series 3-1
Friday, Oct. 7: San Francisco 0 at Chicago 1
Saturday, Oct. 8: San Francisco 2 at Chicago 5
Monday, Oct. 10: Chicago 5 at San Francisco 6
Tuesday, Oct. 11: Chicago 6 at San Francisco 5

Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Series tied 2-2
Friday, Oct. 7: Los Angeles 4 at Washington 3
Sunday, Oct. 9: Los Angeles 2 at Washington 5
Monday, Oct. 10: Washington 8 at Los Angeles 3
Tuesday, Oct. 11: Washington 5, Los Angeles 6
Thursday, Oct. 13: Los Angeles at Washington (8:08 p.m. ET)

Championship Series (best of 7)

American League

Cleveland Indians vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Friday, October 14: Toronto at Cleveland (8:08 p.m. ET)
Saturday, October 15: Toronto at Cleveland (4:08 p.m. ET)
Monday, October 17: Cleveland at Toronto (8:08 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, October 18: Cleveland at Toronto (TBD)
x-Wednesday, October 19: Cleveland at Toronto (TBD)
x-Friday, October 21: Toronto at Cleveland (TBD)
x-Saturday, October 22: Toronto at Cleveland (TBD)
x-if necessary