Weather has wreaked havoc on the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians American League Championship Series schedule all week.
After having the start time for Game 3 moved up to avoid inclement weather and then Game 4 postponed last night, the two teams will finally get back on the diamond in Cleveland on Saturday, Oct. 17.
What was originally supposed to be Game 5 will now be Game 4 with first pitch set for 7 p.m. It could be the first of four straight days of playing without the luxury of a day off if the series goes back to Tampa and the distance.
No rain is in the forecast for Saturday night's Game 4 at Progressive Field. It will just be cold with temperatures in the 40s.
The Guardians lead the series, 2-1, after winning Game 3 over 48 hours ago.
There are no changes to the Game 4 pitchers despite the schedule change. Tampa Bay will continue to go with 15-game winner Nick Martinez, while the Guardians are having a bullpen game with Shawn Armstrong taking the mound first.
Here's what to know about the MLB playoff schedule, including start time, where to watch, an updated bracket and more:
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What are the baseball games today?
The top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays and the second-seeded Cleveland Guardians start at 7 p.m. in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series after having the game postponed on Friday, Oct. 16.
The series will at least go one more day.
The winner of the ALCS faces the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series, starting Friday, Oct. 23. The Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-0, to wrap up the National League Championship Series on Thursday, Oct. 15.
What time is the Rays vs Guardians game today?
- Time: 7 p.m. CT
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
Game 4 of the series between the Rays and the Guardians is at 7 p.m. CT Saturday, Oct. 17, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Where to watch MLB playoff games today?
TBS and truTV will televise the Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the ALCS with Sling a streaming option.
Rays vs Guardians playoff schedule, game times
- Game 1: Guardians 7, Rays 3; Cleveland leads series, 1-0
- Game 2: Rays 3, Guardians 1; series tied, 1-1
- Game 3: Guardians 3, Rays 2; Cleveland lead series, 2-1
- Game 4: Rays at Guardians, Saturday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
- Game 5: Rays at Guardians, Sunday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m. (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
- Game 6 (if necessary): Guardians at Rays, Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
- Game 7 (if necessary): Guardians at Rays, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
Rays vs Guardians probable pitchers
- Rays' Nick Martinez (15-6, 3.10 ERA in regular season) vs. Guardians' Shawn Armstrong (2-1, 4.58)
MLB playoffs format
The format for each round of the MLB playoffs is as follows:
- Wild-card: Best-of-three with lowest seeds hosting all the games
- Division series: Best-of-five with a 2-2-1 format
- Championship series: Best-of-seven with a 2-3-2 format
- World Series: Best-of-seven with a 2-3-2 format
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MLB playoff bracket
Here's the full bracket for the 2026 MLB playoffs as of Oct. 17:
National League
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NL wild-card round
Best of three, seeds in parentheses
- San Diego Padres (4) vs. Chicago Cubs (5); Padres win series, 2-0
- Atlanta Braves (3) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (6); Braves win series, 2-1
NL Division Series
Best of five
- Milwaukee Brewers (1) vs. San Diego Padres (4); Brewers win series, 3-1
- Los Angeles Dodgers (2) vs. Atlanta Braves (3); Dodgers win series, 3-1
NL Championship Series
Best of seven
- Milwaukee Brewers (1) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (2); Brewers win series, 4-0
American League
See the American League results:
AL wild-card round
Best of three, seeds in parentheses
- Houston Astros (3) vs. Chicago White Sox (6); White Sox win series, 2-0
- New York Yankees (4) vs. Boston Red Sox (5); Yankees win series, 2-0
AL Division Series
Best of five
- Tampa Bay Rays (1) vs. New York Yankees (4); Rays win series, 3-0
- Cleveland Guardians (2) vs. Chicago White Sox (6); Guardians win series, 3-2
AL Championship Series
Best of seven
- Tampa Bay Rays (1) vs. Cleveland Guardians (2); Guardians lead series, 2-1
2026 World Series
Best of seven
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. AL champion
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: MLB playoff TV schedule, where to watch, updated postseason bracket
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