The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially clinched the No. 1 seed in the National League, marking a significant achievement in their quest for another World Series title. The Dodgers secured their division, the NL West, on Friday and solidified their top spot on Saturday thanks to a loss by the Philadelphia Phillies, who fell 6-3 to the Washington Nationals. With this victory, Los Angeles now enjoys home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

As the regular season draws to a close, let’s take a detailed look at the current playoff brackets and standings, which highlight the teams battling for postseason glory.

American League Playoff Picture:

- **No. 1** New York Yankees - First-round bye - **No. 2** Cleveland Guardians - First-round bye - **No. 3** Houston Astros vs. **No. 6** Kansas City Royals - **No. 4** Baltimore Orioles vs. **No. 5** Detroit Tigers

Current American League Standings:

*Division Winners:* 1. New York Yankees (93-68) 2. Cleveland Guardians (92-69) 3. Houston Astros (88-73) *Wild-Card Teams:* 1. Baltimore Orioles (90-71) 2. Detroit Tigers (86-75) 3. Kansas City Royals (85-76)

The American League is virtually decided, with the Yankees, Guardians, and Astros having already clinched their divisions. The Orioles, Tigers, and Royals have also secured wild-card spots. However, a compelling race remains, as the Tigers and Royals jostle for better positioning ahead of the playoffs.

National League Playoff Picture:

- **No. 1** Los Angeles Dodgers - First-round bye - **No. 2** Philadelphia Phillies - First-round bye - **No. 3** Milwaukee Brewers vs. **No. 6** New York Mets - **No. 4** San Diego Padres vs. **No. 5** Atlanta Braves

Current National League Standings:

*Division Winners:* 1. Los Angeles Dodgers (96-64) 2. Philadelphia Phillies (94-67) 3. Milwaukee Brewers (93-68) *Wild-Card Race:* 1. San Diego Padres (93-68) - Clinched a spot 2. Atlanta Braves (88-71) 3. New York Mets (87-72) 4. Arizona Diamondbacks (88-73)

In the National League, while the top three seeds are confirmed, the Padres have clinched the first wild-card position. The Braves, Mets, and Diamondbacks, however, remain in a heated battle for the remaining wild-card spots as they aim to secure their postseason dreams.

With only a few days left in the regular-season schedule, all teams are gearing up for the challenges ahead. The Dodgers are looking formidable, but the unpredictability of playoff baseball is always lurking, promising to keep fans on the edge of their seats! Who do you think will advance to the World Series? Let the postseason drama unfold!