The Minnesota Twins swept the Toronto Blue Jays to capture their first postseason series victory since 2002 and advance to the ALDS.
And then there were eight.
Four clubs were bounced from the 2023 MLB playoffs on Wednesday as all four Wild Card Series ended in two-game sweeps.
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The opening round of the postseason saw one upset in each league, with the No. 6 Arizona Diamondbacks eliminating the No. 3 Milwaukee Brewers and the No. 5 Texas Rangers downing the No. 4 Tampa Bay Rays.
Meanwhile, the No. 4 Philadelphia Phillies and No. 3 Minnesota Twins took care of business against the No. 5 Miami Marlins and No. 6 Toronto Blue Jays, respectively.
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So, what does the bracket look like as the MLB postseason moves into the next round?
What teams are left in the MLB playoffs?
Here's an updated look at the playoff field heading into the AL and NL Division Series.
American League
No. 1 Baltimore Orioles
No. 2 Houston Astros
No. 3 Minnesota Twins
No. 5 Texas Rangers
National League
No. 1 Atlanta Braves
No. 2 Los Angeles Dodgers
No. 4 Philadelphia Phillies
No. 6 Arizona Diamondbacks
Does MLB reseed in the playoffs?
There is no reseeding in the MLB playoffs.
What is the updated MLB playoff bracket?
The National League will see a pair of divisional showdowns, with the D-backs up against the Dodgers, and the Phillies facing the Braves. Phillies-Braves will be a rematch of last year's NLDS, when Philadelphia stunned Atlanta in four games.
Over in the American League, the Rangers meet the Orioles while the Twins draw the defending champion Astros.
American League
No. 3 Twins vs. No. 2 Astros
No. 5 Rangers vs. No. 1 Orioles
National League
No. 6 Diamondbacks vs. No. 2 Dodgers
No. 4 Phillies vs. No. 1 Braves
How many games are the ALDS and NLDS?
The Division Series matchups will feature a 2-2-1 best-of-five format.
When do the ALDS and NLDS start?
The first games in the Division Series are set for Saturday, Oct. 7.
