The 2025 Major League Baseball postseason is officially underway, featuring twelve teams vying for a shot at the World Series title. After a competitive regular season, the playoff bracket is set with matchups across both leagues that promise drama, strategy, and standout performances.

American League Overview

• Toronto Blue Jays secured the AL East and the No. 1 seed, earning a first-round bye.
• Seattle Mariners, surging late in the season, claimed the second bye.
• Wild Card matchups include:
  • Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees, reigniting one of baseball’s most storied rivalries.
  • Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians, a divisional clash with postseason implications.

National League Overview

• Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies earned byes after strong finishes in the NL Central and East.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers, despite missing a bye, remain a formidable contender and will face the Cincinnati Reds.
• The San Diego Padres, fresh off clinching a postseason spot in extra innings, take on the Chicago Cubs in the other Wild Card series.

Key Dates and Format

• The Wild Card Series begin today, with best-of-three matchups determining who advances to the Division Series.
• Division Series games start October 4, followed by the League Championship Series and the World Series later in the month.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – Wild Card Game 1 Schedule

Matchup	Time (ET)	Broadcast
Tigers @ Guardians	1:08 PM	ESPN
Padres @ Cubs	3:08 PM	ABC
Red Sox @ Yankees	6:08 PM	ESPN
Reds @ Dodgers	9:08 PM	ESPN

With powerhouse teams and underdog stories in play, the next few weeks will shape the legacy of the 2025 season. Fans across the country are tuning in to see which club will rise to the occasion and claim baseball’s ultimate prize.