Fans of each team currently vying for the 2024 title would surely say, "Mine!" Nevertheless, every team has a different context, one that builds and ebbs and flows with each season. Teams age. Free agents leave and arrive. Playoff disappointments pile up. Playoff absences chafe.

The MLB postseason Division Series in both the American League and the National League have been defined. The Divisionals Series will be from October 5 to 12; the Championship Series will be from October 13 to 22. The World Series will be played from October 25 to November 2, if it is extended to seven games.

Major League Baseball playoffs are in full swing as the division series in each league are set. That is the next round of the playoffs and will take place this weekend. After the second round wraps, the league will be down to its final four teams who will do battle in the American and National League championship series.