As the 2024 MLB regular season nears its end, the playoff picture is solidifying. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cleveland Guardians are among the top contenders. The Yankees and Orioles are locked in a tight race for the AL East crown, while the Brewers have a comfortable lead in the NL Central. Key player movements include top prospects like Thomas Saggese and Dalton Rushing being called up to potentially bolster their teams for the playoffs. Free agency looms large for teams like the Mets, who may pursue high-profile signings such as Corbin Burnes to strengthen their rotation. The playoff format will see 12 teams compete, starting with the best-of-three Wild Card Series.