The New York Mets are the first team to reach the League Championship Series in the 2024 MLB playoff bracket after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. Other notable results include the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers all securing wins in their respective series. The Mets’ victory marked their first playoff series win since 2015. The League Championship Series is set to begin on October 13th, with the World Series potentially starting on either October 22nd or October 25th. In the AL Wild Card Series Game 2, the Tigers defeated the Astros 5-2, securing a 2-0 series victory, while the Royals edged out the Orioles 2-1, also winning their series 2-0. In the NL Wild Card Series Game 2, the Brewers defeated the Mets 5-3, tying the series 1-1, and the Padres beat the Braves 5-4, advancing with a 2-0 series win. The Mets then clinched the NL Wild Card Series Game 3 with a 3-2 victory over the Brewers, winning the series 2-1.
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The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins completed a four-player trade centered around left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo. The Phillies received Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh, while the Marlins acquired shortstop Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd. The Phillies received a grade of B+ for adding Luzardo, a talented pitcher with injury concerns, to their rotation. McIntosh, a Double-A catcher, provides depth. The Marlins received a grade of C for prioritizing ceiling over floor with the young...
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