But, inevitably, when a well-rested higher seed or two (or three ... or four?) is eliminated, there will be a talking about point about how it's no fair that teams have to sit around for five days without playing games and this postseason format rewards the lesser teams.

The division series of the 2024 MLB playoffs are set. Eight teams remain in baseball's postseason. Here are the matchups, schedule and how to watch:

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