After a clarifying slate on Sunday, we now know the field and the matchups for the 2016 postseason. Before we take a look at the essentials, it's worth noting that some of the start times have not been announced yet. Bookmark this page as we'll update this post throughout the postseason with schedule, scores, start times, and the bracket ...
MLB Playoff Bracket
(All times below are US/Eastern)
American League Wild Card
| Date | | | | Time | Venue | Network |
| Oct. 4 |  | 5-2 (F11) |  | 8:08 p.m. | Rogers Centre | TBS |
National League Wild Card
| Date | | | | Time | Venue | Network |
| Oct. 5 |  | 3-0 |  | 8:09 p.m. | Citi Field | ESPN |
American League Division Series
| Game | Date | | | | Time | Venue | Network |
| Gm. 1 | Oct. 6 | | 10-1 |  | 4:38 p.m. | Globe Life Park | TBS |
| Gm. 2 | Oct. 7 | | 5-3 | | 1:08 p.m. | Globe Life Park | TBS |
| Gm. 3 | Oct. 9 | | 7-6 (F10) | | 7:38 p.m. | Rogers Centre | TBS |
Blue Jays win series 3-0
American League Division Series
| Game | Date | | | Time | Venue | Network | |
| Gm. 1 | Oct. 6 |  | 5-4 |  | 8:08 p.m. | Progressive Field | TBS |
| Gm. 2 | Oct. 7 | | 6-0 | | 4:38 p.m. | Progressive Field | TBS |
| Gm. 3 | Oct. 10 | | 4-3 | | 6:08 p.m. | Fenway Park | TBS |
National League Division Series
| Game | Date | | | | Time | Venue | Network |
| Gm. 1 | Oct. 7 |  | 1-0 | | 9:15 p.m. | Wrigley Field | FS1 |
| Gm. 2 | Oct. 8 | | 5-2 | | 8:08 p.m. | Wrigley Field | MLBN |
| Gm. 3 | Oct. 10 | | 6-5 (F13) | | 9:38 p.m. | AT&T Park | FS1 |
| Gm.4 | Oct. 11 | | 6-5 | | 8:40 p.m. | AT&T Park | FS1 |
National League Division Series
| Game | Date | | | | Time | Venue | Network |
| Gm. 1 | Oct. 7 |  | 4-3 |  | 5:38 p.m. | Nationals Park | FS1 |
| Gm. 2 | Oct. 9 | | 5-2 | | 1:08 p.m. | Nationals Park | FS1 |
| Gm. 3 | Oct. 10 | | 8-3 | | 4:08 p.m. | Dodger Stadium | MLBN |
| Gm.4 | Oct. 11 | | 6-5 | | 5:05 p.m | Dodger Stadium | FS1 |
| Gm. 5 | Oct. 13 | | 4-3 | | 8:08 p.m | Nationals Park | FS1 |
Dodgers win series 3-2
American League Championship Series
| Game | Date | | | | Time | Venue | Network |
| Gm. 1 | Oct. 14 | | 2-0 | | 8:08 p.m. | Progressive Field | TBS |
| Gm. 2 | Oct. 15 | | 2-1 | | 4:08 p.m. | Progressive Field | TBS |
| Gm. 3 | Oct. 17 | | 4-2 | | 8:08 p.m. | Rogers Centre | TBS |
| Gm.4 | Oct. 18 | | 5-1 | | 4:08 p.m | Rogers Centre | TBS |
| Gm. 5 | Oct. 19 | | 3-0 | | 4:08 p.m. | Rogers Centre | TBS |
Indians win series 4-1
National League Championship Series
| Game | Date | | | | Time | Venue | Network |
| Gm. 1 | Oct. 15 | | 8-4 | | 8:08 p.m. | Wrigley Field | FS1 |
| Gm. 2 | Oct. 16 | | 1-0 | | 8:08 p.m. | Wrigley Field | FS1 |
| Gm. 3 | Oct. 18 | | 6-0 | | 8:08 p.m. | Dodger Stadium | FS1 |
| Gm.4 | Oct. 19 | | 10-2 | | 8:08 p.m. | Dodger Stadium | FS1 |
| Gm. 5 | Oct. 20 | | 8-4 | | 8:08 p.m. | Dodger Stadium | FS1 |
| Gm. 6 | Oct. 22 | | 5-0 | | 8:08 p.m. | Wrigley Field | FS1 |
Cubs win series 4-2
2016 World Series
| Game | Date | | | | Time | Venue | Network |
| Gm. 1 | Oct. 25 | | 6-0 | | 8:08 p.m. | Progressive Field | FOX |
| Gm. 2 | Oct. 26 | | 5-1 | | 7:08 p.m. | Progressive Field | FOX |
| Gm. 3 | Oct. 28 | | 1-0 | | 8:08 p.m. | Wrigley Field | FOX |
| Gm. 4 | Oct. 29 | | 7-2 | | 8:08 p.m. | Wrigley Field | FOX |
| Gm. 5 | Oct. 30 | | 3-2 | | 8:08 p.m. | Wrigley Field | FOX |
| Gm. 6 | Nov. 1 | | 9-3 | | 8:08 p.m. | Progressive Field | FOX |
| Gm. 7 | Nov. 2 | | 8-7 (F10) | | 8:08 p.m. | Progressive Field | FOX |
Cubs win series 4-3
