Matt Snyder

CBS Sports Writer /

MLB teams with top three payrolls are among final four in 2024 playoffs, but does it mean anything?

The Mets, Dodgers and Yankees have all advanced to the LCS round

Wild-card teams advancing and bye teams losing are part of beautiful chaos of the MLB playoffs, not a problem

There's a chance the National League could have a six seed win the pennant for a third straight year

Appreciating the 2024 MLB playoffs so far: Grand slams, comebacks, walkoffs and more October magic

By the calendar, we may not even be halfway through the postseason yet

2024 MLB playoff schedule: TV coverage, scores, game times, baseball games today, where to watch ALDS and NLDS

Baseball's postseason fittingly kicked off on Oct. 1 this year

MLB predictions, picks, best bets: Mets-Dodgers NLCS Game 1 slugfest rides on Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor

The cross-country teams face off Sunday night

MLB predictions, picks, best bets for ALDS Game 5: Guardians' José Ramírez bests Tigers ace Tarik Skubal

Saturday afternoon brings us the last divisional series game of the playoffs

MLB predictions, picks, best bets: Why Fernando Tatis Jr. will hit Padres past Dodgers in decisive NLDS Game 5

Game 5 between the Padres and Dodgers awaits us on Friday night

Will Smith won't win World Series for first time since 2020 after Yankees eliminate Royals from MLB playoffs

The Royals reliever did not make the ALDS roster

Brewers 'open-minded' about trading All-Star closer Devin Williams: 'We're the smallest market'

Williams has a 1.83 career ERA in 241 appearances with the Brewers

MLB predictions, picks, best bets: Why Yankees' Juan Soto is primed for big ALDS Game 4 vs. Royals

There are two ALDS games are on tap on Thursday, so let's dive in

What's next for Phillies after NLDS exit? Why 2025 team could look similar with Bryce Harper, core returning

The Phillies won 95 games and the NL East this season, but saw their season end in disappointing fashion

Where to watch Phillies vs. Mets Game 4: TV channel, NLDS schedule, live stream for MLB playoff baseball

The National League Division Series continues Wednesday at Citi Field

MLB predictions, picks, best bets: Fernando Tatís stays hot for Padres, Mets ride vibes to beat Phillies

With four playoff games on tap for the last time, let's get in on the action!

2024 MLB playoffs: Biggest question for each NLDS, ALDS game Wednesday with two eliminations on the line

The Mets and Padres are vying to advance, while all four ALDS teams are looking for an advantage

2024 MLB playoffs: Padres vs. Dodgers hits new level, turns into a legitimate rivalry and great theater

The Padres and Dodgers have provided fireworks on and off the field in their NLDS matchup

Matt Snyder has been a baseball writer with CBS Sports since 2011. A member of the BBWAA, he's now covered every World Series since 2010. The former Indiana University baseball player now lives on the north side of Indianapolis with his wife, daughter and son.

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