The Boston Red Sox can clinch their first trip to the playoffs since 2021 on Thursday with a win over Toronto or a loss by Houston against the Athletics.According to ESPN.com, they have a 95.8% chance to reach the playoffs. Who has already a clinched a spot?In the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres have already qualified for the postseason. The Padres clinched on Monday with a win over the Brewers. Only one spot remains available.In the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners know they will play October baseball.Who are the favorites to win the World Series?The Phillies (+425) are the favorite to win the World Series, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. After that, it’s the Dodgers (+500), Mariners (+550), Brewers (+750), Blue Jays (+800) and Yankees (+800).The Blue Jays opened the season at +6000 odds.What is the MLB postseason schedule?Wild Card Round: Sept. 30-Oct. 2 (ESPN)Division Series: Oct. 4-11 (NL on TBS, AL on FOX/FS1)Championship Series: Oct. 12-21 (NL on TBS, AL on FOX/FS1)World Series: Oct. 24-Nov. 1 (FOX)The Associated Press contributed to this report

BOSTON —

The Boston Red Sox can clinch their first trip to the playoffs since 2021 on Thursday with a win over Toronto or a loss by Houston against the Athletics.

According to ESPN.com, they have a 95.8% chance to reach the playoffs.

Who has already a clinched a spot?

In the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres have already qualified for the postseason. The Padres clinched on Monday with a win over the Brewers. Only one spot remains available.

In the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners know they will play October baseball.

Who are the favorites to win the World Series?

The Phillies (+425) are the favorite to win the World Series, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. After that, it’s the Dodgers (+500), Mariners (+550), Brewers (+750), Blue Jays (+800) and Yankees (+800).

The Blue Jays opened the season at +6000 odds.

What is the MLB postseason schedule?Wild Card Round: Sept. 30-Oct. 2 (ESPN)Division Series: Oct. 4-11 (NL on TBS, AL on FOX/FS1)Championship Series: Oct. 12-21 (NL on TBS, AL on FOX/FS1)World Series: Oct. 24-Nov. 1 (FOX)

The Associated Press contributed to this report