The 2025 MLB regular season is coming to an end, and the excitement is focused on October. Several teams have already secured their place in the postseason, while others are fighting for a playoff spot.
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Qualified Teams
The Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs already have their tickets secured. The Brewers are close to winning the National League Central Division title. The Philadelphia Phillies conquered the National League East Division, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are also returning to the postseason. The surprise of the season is the performance of the Cleveland Guardians, who with their excellent play in September, are positioning themselves as contenders in the American League.Upcoming Classifieds
The Blue Jays, Yankees, Mariners, and Padres have high chances of qualifying for the postseason.Playoffs Matchups (Updated)
American League
- Wild Card Round: (6) Guardians vs. (3) Tigers, (5) Red Sox vs. (4) Yankees
- Division Series: Guardians/Tigers vs. (2) Mariners, Red Sox/Yankees vs. (1) Blue Jays
National League
- Wild Card Round: (6) Mets vs. (3) Dodgers, (5) Padres vs. (4) Cubs
- Division Series: Mets/Dodgers vs. (2) Phillies, Padres/Cubs vs. (1) Brewers
League Analysis
In the American League, the Blue Jays lead the race for the top seed. The Red Sox and Yankees are competing for a wild card spot. The Mariners are looking to distance themselves from the Astros in the West Division. The Guardians are chasing the Tigers in the Central Division and fighting for the last wild card spot. In the National League, the Brewers were the first team to secure their place in October. The Phillies, after winning the East Division title, joined the list. The Mets lead the fight for a playoff spot, followed by the Diamondbacks, Giants, and Reds. The Dodgers are trying to secure the West Division title.Playoffs Schedule
Wild Card Series
Best-of-three games, all at the stadium of the team with the better record.- Game 1: Tuesday, September 30th
- Game 2: Wednesday, October 1st
- Game 3: Thursday, October 2nd*
Divisional Series
Best of five games.- ALDS
- Game 1: Saturday, October 4
- Game 2: Sunday, October 5
- Game 3: Tuesday, October 7
- Game 4: Wednesday, October 8*
- Game 5: Friday, October 10*
- NLDS
- Game 1: Saturday, October 4th
- Game 2: Monday, October 6th
- Game 3: Wednesday, October 8th
- Game 4: Thursday, October 9th*
- Game 5: Saturday, October 11th*
League Championship Series
Best of seven games.- ALCS
- Game 1: Sunday, October 12
- Game 2: Monday, October 13
- Game 3: Wednesday, October 15
- Game 4: Thursday, October 16
- Game 5: Friday, October 17*
- Game 6: Sunday, October 19*
- Game 7: Monday, October 20*
- NLCS
- Game 1: Monday, October 13th
- Game 2: Tuesday, October 14th
- Game 3: Thursday, October 16th
- Game 4: Friday, October 17th
- Game 5: Saturday, October 18th*
- Game 6: Monday, October 20th*
- Game 7: Tuesday, October 21st*
World Series
Best of seven games.- Game 1: Friday, October 24th
- Game 2: Saturday, October 25th
- Game 3: Monday, October 27th
- Game 4: Tuesday, October 28th
- Game 5: Wednesday, October 29th*
- Game 6: Friday, October 31st*
- Game 7: Saturday, November 1st*
*If necessary
