MLB Playoff Picture Set: Teams Clinch, Current Matchups, and Schedule Revealed
The thrilling conclusion of the 2025 MLB regular season has set the stage for an exciting playoff picture. Key matchups are now confirmed, and teams are looking to make their mark in October as they vie for the championship.
Clinched Team Spots and Seedings
- Milwaukee Brewers: Secured their second consecutive playoff spot and third straight NL Central title. They will have home-field advantage through the postseason and a first-round bye.
- Philadelphia Phillies: Clinched their postseason berth on September 14, followed by winning the NL East for the second year in a row. They also earned a first-round bye.
- Chicago Cubs: Made the playoffs for the first time since 2018, clinching home-field advantage in their wild-card series against the San Diego Padres.
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Captured the NL West title for the twelfth time in thirteen years, securing the No. 3 seed.
- Toronto Blue Jays: First AL team to clinch a postseason spot, winning the AL East on the final day to earn a first-round bye as the top seed.
- San Diego Padres: Clinched their fourth postseason appearance in six years and will face the Cubs in the wild-card round.
- New York Yankees: Clinched their playoff spot with a walk-off victory and secured the No. 4 seed.
- Seattle Mariners: Made their first postseason appearance since 2022 after winning the AL West crown for the first time since 2001; they received a first-round bye.
- Boston Red Sox: Earned an AL wild-card berth by defeating the Tigers.
- Detroit Tigers: Clinched a wild-card spot but faced a setback, ending as the final wild-card team.
- Cleveland Guardians: Secured a wild-card berth and clinched the AL Central title in the final days of the season.
- Cincinnati Reds: Seized the final NL wild-card spot after a critical loss by the Mets.
Upcoming Matchups and Schedule
American League Playoff Matchups
- Wild-card Round:
- (6) Tigers at (3) Guardians
- (5) Red Sox at (4) Yankees
- AL Division Series:
- Tigers/Guardians vs. (2) Mariners
- Red Sox/Yankees vs. (1) Blue Jays
National League Playoff Matchups
- Wild-card Round:
- (6) Reds at (3) Dodgers
- (5) Padres at (4) Cubs
- NL Division Series:
- Reds/Dodgers vs. (2) Phillies
- Padres/Cubs vs. (1) Brewers
Playoff Schedule
| Round | Date | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Wild-card Series | October 3-5 | Best of Three |
| AL Division Series | October 4-10 | Best of Five |
| NL Division Series | October 4-11 | Best of Five |
| League Championship Series | October 12-20 | Best of Seven |
| World Series | October 24-November 1 | Best of Seven |
As the playoff picture solidifies, fans eagerly await the upcoming matchups. This year’s postseason promises to deliver intense competition and memorable moments.
