Who do the Yankees play next? Explaining New York's ALCS opponent in 2024 MLB playoff bracket

Who do the Yankees play next? Explaining New York's ALCS opponent in 2024 MLB playoff bracket

The Yankees defeated the Royals 3-1 in Game 4 of the ALDS on Thursday night, punching their ticket to the next round of the MLB playoffs.

New York will host Game 1 of the ALCS in the Bronx as MLB begins its semifinal round of the postseason.

While most fans are focused on the Yankees, their ALCS opponent is still to be determined. The Guardians forced a Game 5 against the Tigers on Thursday, keeping New York’s opponent on hold until Saturday.

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Who do Yankees play next?

With the Guardians-Tigers series going to a Game 5 on Saturday night, the Yankees will have to wait to see who they play next. The Guardians forced a deciding Game 5 with its win in Detroit on Thursday, meaning they will go back to Cleveland with a chance to move on. However, the Tigers will be using Tarik Skubal, the expected AL Cy Young winner, giving them the pitching edge in the matchup.

The winner of Saturday’s game will advance to the next round and play the Yankees in the ALCS.

When does the ALCS start?

The ALCS is set to begin Monday night in the Bronx, with the Yankees playing host after winning more regular season games than their opponent. By finishing off the Royals to avoid a Game 5, New York gets to rest for three days over the weekend before picking back up at the beginning of next week.

MLB playoff schedule, results 2024

Wild Card Series scores

Tuesday, Oct. 1

Scores
Game 1: Tigers 3, Astros 1
Game 1: Royals 1, Orioles 0
Game 1: Mets 8, Brewers 4 
Game 1: Padres 4, Braves 0

Wednesday, Oct. 2

Scores
Game 2: Tigers 5, Astros 2 (Tigers advance)
Game 2: Royals 2, Orioles 1 (Royals advance)
Game 2: Brewers 5, Mets 3
Game 2: Padres 5, Braves 4 (Padres advance)

Thursday, Oct. 3

Scores
Game 3: Mets 4, Brewers 2 (Mets advance)

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Division Series schedule, scores

Saturday, Oct. 5

Scores
Game 1: Guardians 7, Tigers 0
Game 1: Mets 6, Phillies 2
Game 1: Yankees 6, Royals 5
Game 1: Dodgers 7, Padres 5

Sunday, Oct. 6

Scores
Game 2: Phillies 7, Mets 6
Game 2: Padres 10, Dodgers 2

Monday, Oct. 7

Scores
Game 2: Tigers 3, Guardians 0
Game 2: Royals 4, Yankees 2

Tuesday, Oct. 8

Scores
Game 3: Mets 7, Phillies 2
Game 3: Padres 6, Dodgers 5

Wednesday, Oct. 9

Scores
Game 3: Guardians 7, Tigers 0
Game 4: Mets 4, Phillies 1
Game 3: Yankees 3, Royals 2
Game 4: Dodgers 8, Padres 0

Thursday, Oct. 10

Scores
Game 4: Guardians 5, Tigers 4
Game 4: Yankees 3, Royals 1

Friday, Oct. 11

Game 5: Dodgers vs. Padres 8:08 p.m. Fox, Fubo

Saturday, Oct. 12

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 5: Guardians vs. Tigers 8:08 p.m. TBS, Sling

League Championship Series schedule

Sunday, Oct. 13

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 1: Mets vs. Dodgers/Padres TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Monday, Oct. 14

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 1: Guardians/Tigers vs. Yankees TBD TBS, truTV, Sling
Game 2: Mets vs. Dodgers/Padres TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Tuesday, Oct. 15

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 2: Guardians/Tigers vs. Yankees TBD TBS, truTV, Sling

Wednesday, Oct. 16

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 3: Mets vs. Dodgers/Padres TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Thursday, Oct. 17

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 3: Guardians/Tigers vs. Yankees TBD TBS, truTV, Sling
Game 4: Mets vs. Dodgers/Padres TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

Friday, Oct. 18

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 4: Guardians/Tigers vs. Yankees TBD TBS, truTV, Sling
Game 5*: Mets vs. Dodgers/Padres TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

* – if necessary

Saturday, Oct. 19

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 5*: Guardians/Tigers vs. Yankees TBD TBS, truTV, Sling

* – if necessary

Sunday, Oct. 20

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 6*: Mets vs. Dodgers/Padres TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

* – if necessary

Monday, Oct. 21

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 6*: Guardians/Tigers vs. Yankees TBD TBS, truTV, Sling
Game 7*: Mets vs. Dodgers/Padres TBD Fox/FS1, Fubo

* – if necessary

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 7*: Guardians/Tigers vs. Yankees TBD TBS, truTV, Sling

* – if necessary

World Series schedule

The World Series could move up to an earlier start if both LCS finish by Oct. 19. If that happens, the World Series will begin Oct. 22 with a potential Game 7 set for Oct. 30. 

Friday, Oct. 25

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 1: AL vs. NL (at better record) TBD Fox, Fubo

Saturday, Oct. 26

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 2: AL vs. NL TBD Fox, Fubo

Monday, Oct. 28

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 3: AL vs. NL TBD Fox, Fubo

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 4: AL vs. NL TBD Fox, Fubo

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 5*: AL vs. NL TBD Fox, Fubo

* – if necessary

Friday, Nov. 1

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 6*: AL vs. NL TBD Fox, Fubo

* – if necessary

Saturday, Nov. 2

Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
Game 7*: AL vs. NL TBD Fox, Fubo

* – if necessary