The 2025 MLB postseason has officially commenced, kicking off with four thrilling games on Tuesday, September 30. Fans can expect an action-packed series as the league’s top teams vie for a spot in the World Series. This year’s playoff bracket features teams from both the American League and National League, with updates on scores and matchups readily available.
The American League bracket is led by the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners, both securing impressive records of 94-68 and 90-72, respectively. Following closely are the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees, with records of 88-74 and 94-68. Rounding out the bracket are the Boston Red Sox at 89-73 and the Detroit Tigers at 87-75.
In the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers stand at the top with a commanding record of 97-65, followed by the Philadelphia Phillies at 96-66 and the Los Angeles Dodgers at 93-69. The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres follow closely with records of 92-70 and 90-72, while the Cincinnati Reds complete the bracket with a record of 83-79.
Upcoming Wild-Card Series Schedule
The wild-card series will feature a best-of-three format, hosted by the higher seed. The schedule for the initial games is as follows:
– **Tuesday, September 30:**
– **NLWC Game 1:** Padres at Cubs, 15:08 UTC, ABC
– **NLWC Game 1:** Reds at Dodgers, 21:08 UTC, ESPN
– **ALWC Game 1:** Tigers at Guardians, 17:08 UTC, ESPN
– **ALWC Game 1:** Red Sox at Yankees, 00:08 UTC (October 1), ESPN
– **Wednesday, October 1:**
– **NLWC Game 2:** Padres at Cubs, 15:08 UTC, ABC
– **NLWC Game 2:** Reds at Dodgers, 21:08 UTC, ESPN
– **ALWC Game 2:** Tigers at Guardians, 17:08 UTC, ESPN
– **ALWC Game 2:** Red Sox at Yankees, 00:08 UTC (October 2), ESPN
– **Thursday, October 2 (if necessary):**
– **NLWC Game 3:** Padres at Cubs, 15:08 UTC, ABC
– **NLWC Game 3:** Reds at Dodgers, 21:08 UTC, ESPN
– **ALWC Game 3:** Tigers at Guardians, 17:08 UTC, ESPN
– **ALWC Game 3:** Red Sox at Yankees, 00:08 UTC (October 3), ESPN
Division Series and Beyond
Should teams advance, the ALDS and NLDS are set to begin on October 4, with a best-of-five format hosted by the higher seed. Key matchups include:
– **Saturday, October 4:**
– **NLDS Game 1:** Padres/Cubs at Brewers, TBS
– **NLDS Game 1:** Reds/Dodgers at Phillies, TBS
– **ALDS Game 1:** Red Sox/Yankees at Blue Jays, Fox/FS1
– **ALDS Game 1:** Tigers/Guardians at Mariners, Fox/FS1
As the playoffs progress, the excitement will build, leading up to the ALCS and NLCS scheduled for October 12, and culminating in the World Series starting on October 24. Each series will showcase the best of baseball, with potential for dramatic plays and unforgettable moments.
Fans eager to follow the action will find updates on scores and statistics available through various sports networks, including USA TODAY Sports. As the postseason unfolds, the anticipation for who will ultimately claim the championship title grows, with every game bringing teams one step closer to baseball’s biggest stage.
