It might be a bit premature to start planning your postseason games around a team that isn't exactly known for postseason success, but who knows, this could be the year.

If anything you've got to be feeling a bit positive about this year's Cubs team right?

They have the best record in baseball (79-45) and for all intents and purposes appear to be headed to the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

On the other hand, if you're approaching the upcoming postseason with guarded optimism, rest assured you're not alone.

Whether you know it's going to happen or maybe just bracing yourself for another playoff let down, Major League Baseball released the full schedule for the postseason today.

Here's the important stuff:

National League Division Series (BOLD denotes potential Cubs home games)

  • Game 1: Friday, 10/9
  • Game 2: Saturday, 10/10
  • Game 3: Monday, 10/12
  • Game 4: Tuesday, 10/13
  • Game 5: Thursday, 10/15

National League Championship Series (BOLD denotes potential Cubs home games)

  • Game 1: Saturday, 10/17
  • Game 2: Sunday, 10/18
  • Game 3: Tuesday, 10/20
  • Game 4: Wednesday, 10/21
  • Game 5: Thursday, 10/22
  • Game 6: Saturday, 10/24
  • Game 7: Sunday, 10/25

World Series (BOLD denotes potential Cubs home games)

  • Game 1: Tuesday, 10/27
  • Game 2: Wednesday, 10/28
  • Game 3: Friday, 10/30
  • Game 4: Saturday, 10/31
  • Game 5: Sunday, 11/1
  • Game 6, Tuesday, 11/3
  • Game 7, Wednesday, 11/4

Check CBS Sports for American League baseball post season dates.

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