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Jon Durr/Getty ImagesThe National League needs an extra day to decide its playoff bracket as the Central and West divisions ended in ties after the end of regular-season play on Sunday.Here's a look at the tiebreaker schedule for Monday Jason Castro Jersey , in addition to the four potential playoff brackets based off the scenarios that could unfold Tuesday. You'll also find some analysis for each of them. NL Central TiebreakerMatchup: Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago CubsDay, Time and TV: Monday, 1:09 p.m. ET on ESPNProbables:TBD (for Milwaukee) vs. Chicago Cubs LHP Jose Quintana NL West TiebreakerMatchup:Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles DodgersDay, Time and TV:Monday, 4:09 p.m. ET on ESPNProbables:Colorado Rockies RHP German Marquez vs. Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Walker Buehler If Brewers and Rockies WinNL Wild Card Game:Dodgers at Cubs, Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPNNLDS:No. 1 Brewers vs.No. 4 Cubs or No. 5 DodgersNLDS:No. 2 Rockies vs.No. 3 BravesThis would be something. The two teams many thought would be fighting for the National League pennant end up playing a one-game playoff just to decide who the National League's No. 4 seed will be.The Chicago Cubs may have the advantage in that game: They have the National League's best home record at 51-30 and won't have to face Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, who already pitched Saturday and is in line to start Game 1 of the NLDS should his team get that far.Meanwhile, the upstart Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies would be in the driver's seats for NLCS berths by virtue of winning the tiebreaker games. The Atlanta Braves can sit still knowing that they are the No. 3 seed, although they won't know whether they are heading for Colorado or L.A until Monday.If Brewers and Dodgers WinNL Wild Card Game:Rockies at Cubs,Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPNNLDS:No. 1 Brewers vs.No. 4 Cubs or No. 5 RockiesNLDS: No. 2 Dodgers vs.No. 3 BravesThe Dodgers look like a significant mismatch for the Braves on paper. In addition to the home-field edge, the Dodgers would hold advantages over the Braves throughout the batting lineup and pitching staff. It also helps that L.A. has a good amount of postseason experience this decade http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-phil-hughes-jersey , while the Braves are an up-and-coming team tasting postseason success for the first time.Meanwhile, a Brewers-Cubs or Brewers-Rockies matchup could be a lot of fun. All three teams can mash, which may lead to a high-scoring series athitter's parks, where home runs fly more than average.The Brewers-Cubs battle could also be noteworthy because two strong MVP candidates (Cubs infielder Javier Baez and Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich) will be going head-to-head. The MVP is solely based on regular-season play, but it would be interesting to see what those two do for encores after fantastic 2018 seasons. If Cubs and Rockies WinNL Wild Card Game:Dodgers at Brewers,Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPNNLDS:No. 1 Cubs vs. No. 4 Brewers or No. 5 DodgersNLDS:No. 2 Rockies vs.No. 3 BravesMuch like 2016, the Cubs would be in the National League playoff driver's seat with home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Wrigley Field becomes a tightly packed zoo during the postseason, creating arguably the wildest October atmosphere in the bigs.It's not impossible for teams to win there, as the Cubs did lose three home playoff games en route to their 2016 World Series championship. But the Cubs may have a more significant home-field advantage than any other NL team, and that's a strong edge as Chicago looks for its second NL pennant in three years.The Colorado Rockies would enjoy being the No. 2 seed, as they would have home-field advantage in the NLDS and the same in the NLCS if the Cubs lose to the Brewers or Dodgers in this scenario.Coors Field is one of the game's most notorious hitter's parks, and numerous Rockies power hitters (e.g. David Dahl, Charlie Blackmon Jose Berrios Jersey , Nolan Arenado, Trevor Story, Carlos Gonzalez) can take advantage. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Colorado simply slug its way to the pennant.If Cubs and Dodgers WinNL Wild Card Game: Rockies at Brewers,Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPNNLDS:No. 1 Cubs vs. No. 4Brewers or No. 5 RockiesNLDS:No. 2 Dodgers vs.No. 3 BravesThis scenario puts the presumptive NL favorites in the top two seeds. They met in the NLCS each of the past two years, with the Cubs winning 4-2 in 2016 and the Dodgers taking the series in five in 2017.A rubber match between the two teams would be a little different this time. For one, the Dodgers added shortstop Manny Machado, second baseman Brian Dozier and infielder Max Muncy, who combined for 92 home runs this year. Machado and Dozier came over in midseason trades, while Muncy was a pleasant surprise after spending his 2017 season in the minors.The Cubs now have southpaw Cole Hamels, and Baez has developed into one of the game's best players. Chicago also has Daniel Murphy, one of the best pure hitters in the game when he's on. Two of the most decorated franchises in Major League Baseball are still alive in the postseason.The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox have 31 World Series appearances between them, while their opponents, the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-erick-aybar-jersey , have been to a combined three World Series.After the first two games of the ALCS and NLCS, the Dodgers and Astros appear to be in the best shape to advance to the Fall Classic since they each picked up a road victory.If the Astros and Dodgers make it to the World Series, they'll participate in the first World Series rematch since 1978, when the Dodgers took on the Yankees (New Yorkwon both).Boston is aiming to get back to the World Series for the first time since winning the championship in 2013, while Milwaukee is in search of its first Fall Classic berth since 1982.2018 World Series ScheduleGame 1:Tuesday, October 23 (Time TBD, Fox)Game 2:Wednesday, October 24 (Time TBD, Fox)Game 3:Friday, October 26 (Time TBD, Fox)Game 4:Saturday, October 27 (Time TBD, Fox)Game 5:Sunday, October 28 (Time TBD, Fox)Game 6:Tuesday Anibal Sanchez Jersey , October 30 (Time TBD, Fox)Game 7:Wednesday, October 31 (Time TBD, Fox) PicksLos Angeles DodgersBefore the NLCS began, the Brewers appeared to have an advantage because of their hot bats, home field and strong bullpen.In two games, the Dodgers erased that home-field advantage by winning Game 2, held the Brewers to a .269 batting average and scored eight runs off Milwaukee's relievers.The Dodgers could take a commanding 2-1 lead Monday, with the impressive Walker Buehler starting.Jeff Roberson/Associated PressJustinTurner's game-winning home run in Game 2 might turn out to be the most important play of the series. Leadoff hitter Chris Taylor leads the series with five hits, and Manny Machado has a home run and three RBI out of the cleanup hole.Adding Turner's production out of the No. 2 spot in the lineup makes the Dodgers even more difficult to contain, and it puts the pressure on Milwaukee to match that level of production.One of the biggest concerns for the Brewers heading into the three games at Dodger Stadium is Christian Yelich's cold streak at the plate.The National League MVP front-runner has one hit in eight at-bats and has struck out on three occasions, while Ryan Braun is also 1-for-8 in the heart of the Milwaukee order.The other problem the Brewers have to deal with is the effectiveness of their bullpen and how manager Craig Counsell arranges his pitchers after he takes out his starter.Counsell removed Gio Gonzalez and Wade Miley earlier than he should have in Games 1 and 2, which led to the bullpen being overworked.If the Brewers are able to get quality outings out of their starters, beginning with Jhoulys Chacin in Game 3, they should be able to hold up against a Dodgers team that has a much easier time getting the ball to closer Kenley Jansen because of the long starts out of their staff.However Eduardo Escobar Jersey , one slip-up will cost the Brewers, as the Dodgers lineup appears to be finding its form at the perfect time. Boston Red SoxBoston responded to a Game 1 defeat at home with a 7-5 victory at Fenway Park on Sunday night.Although David Price didn't get credit for the victory, he pitched 4.2 decent innings to keep the Red Sox in the lead.If he's able to throw five or six innings without being torched by Houston in his next start, the Red Sox will take it.David J. Phillip/Associated PressBefore we can even think about a Chris Sale vs. Justin Verlander rematch of any kind in one or more of the final three games of the ALCS, the focus must shine on Games 3 and 4.Nathan Eovaldi and Rick Porcello will take the mound for the Red Sox against Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton, and while those matchups aren't the most intriguing on paper, they're going to make both games tight.Eovaldi is the only pitcher of the quartet with little playoff experience, but he impressed in his first career postseason start in Game 3 of the ALDS.The difference-making bats in the series have yet to emerge, as both teams are hitting .188 through two games despite combining for 21 runs.The Astros will hit more home runs over the course of the series, but the Red Soxwill be able to get more runners on base in order to capitalize on scoring opportunities.American League MVP favorite Mookie Betts will be the catalyst of Boston's lineup, as he'll add to his three ALCS hits with seven more in Houston.By setting the tone early through Betts, the Red Sox starters should be able to settle into a rhythm with a lead behind them.By following that path to victory in three of the remaining five games, the Red Sox will advance back to the World Series for a high-profile showdown with the Dodgers.Follow Joe on Twitter, JTansey90.