2004 Major League Baseball postseason
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 5–27, 2004 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Boston Red Sox (6th title) |
| Runners-up | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Most HRs | Carlos Beltrán (HOU) (8) |
| Most SBs | Carlos Beltrán (HOU) (6) |
| Most Ks (as pitcher) | Pedro Martínez (BOS) (26) |
| Awards | |
| MVP | Manny Ramirez (BOS) |
The 2004 Major League Baseball postseason was the playoff tournament of Major League Baseball for the 2004 season. The winners of the League Division Series would move on to the League Championship Series to determine the pennant winners that face each other in the World Series.
In the American League, the New York Yankees made their tenth straight postseason appearance, the Minnesota Twins returned for the third straight year, the Anaheim Angels returned for the second time in three years, and the Boston Red Sox returned for the second straight year.
In the National League, the St. Louis Cardinals returned for the fourth time in five years, the Atlanta Braves made their thirteenth straight appearance, the Houston Astros returned for the second time in four years, and the Los Angeles Dodgers made their first postseason appearance since 1996, marking the first time that both teams from the Greater Los Angeles area made the postseason.
The postseason began on October 5, 2004, and ended on October 27, 2004, with the Red Sox sweeping the Cardinals in the 2004 World Series. It was the Red Sox's first title since 1918, ending the Curse of the Bambino.