MLB announces schedule for ALDS and NLDS starting October 3

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MLB announces schedule for ALDS and NLDS starting October 3
Summary

The MLB Division Series begins on October 3 with four games scheduled. The Cleveland Guardians will host the Chicago White Sox at 1 p.m. ET. Other matches include the Los Angeles Dodgers facing a yet-to-be-determined opponent at 4 p.m. ET, the Tampa Bay Rays against the New York Yankees at 6:30 p.m. ET, and the San Diego Padres facing the Milwaukee Brewers at 8:30 p.m. ET. All series are best-of-five, with higher seeds hosting Games 1, 2, and 5. Broadcast coverage includes TBS, truTV, FOX, and FS1, with streaming available on HBO Max and FOX One.

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  • •Guardians host White Sox at 1 p.m. ET on October 3
  • •Dodgers' opponent to be determined by Thursday night game
  • •Padres face Brewers at 8:30 p.m. ET on October 3
  • •All series are best-of-five matchups
  • •Games broadcast on TBS, truTV, FOX, and FS1
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