**BREAKING NEWS: 2025 MLB Playoff Bracket Set with Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox, Phillies, and More Advancing**
In a whirlwind finish to September, the 2025 MLB playoff bracket has been finalized with all 12 postseason teams now locked in and ready to battle it out for championship glory. The excitement begins on Tuesday with the start of the playoffs.
In the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays clinched the AL East title, securing the No. 1 seed and a coveted bye. Rivalry reigns supreme as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox claimed two of the wild card spots and are set to face off in a thrilling showdown. The Detroit Tigers narrowly held on to their lead in the AL Central and will go head-to-head with the Cleveland Guardians, who secured the third wild card berth in a nail-biting finish. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners surged late to grab the second bye in the AL, eagerly anticipating their opponent in the American League Division Series.
Over in the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies cruised to easy byes after dominating the NL Central and NL East, respectively. The Los Angeles Dodgers, seeded third, fended off the San Diego Padres in the NL West race and are now poised to take on the Cincinnati Reds, who clinched the third wild card spot. The Chicago Cubs are gearing up to battle the Padres in the other Wild Card Series matchup.
Here are the key matchups to mark in your calendars:
**2025 MLB Playoff Bracket: Key Matchups**
**Wild Card Series**
– Tuesday, Sept. 30
– AL Wild Card Series Game 1: Tigers @ Guardians
– NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Padres @ Cubs (3:08 p.m. ET, ABC)
– AL Wild Card Series Game 1: Red Sox @ Yankees
– NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Reds @ Dodgers (9:08 p.m. ET, ESPN)
– Wednesday, Oct. 1
– AL Wild Card Series Game 2: Tigers @ Guardians
– NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Padres @ Cubs (3:08 p.m. ET, ABC)
– AL Wild Card Series Game 2: Red Sox @ Yankees
– NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Reds @ Dodgers (9:08 p.m. ET, ESPN)
– Thursday, Oct. 2
– AL Wild Card Series Game 3*
– NL Wild Card Series Game 3*
– AL Wild Card Series Game 3*
– NL Wild Card Series Game 3*
**Division Series**
– Saturday, Oct. 4
– NLDS Game 1
– NLDS Game 1
– ALDS Game 1
– ALDS Game 1
– Sunday, Oct. 5
– ALDS Game 2
– ALDS Game 2
– Monday, Oct. 6
– NLDS Game 2
– NLDS Game 2
– Tuesday, Oct. 7
– ALDS Game 3
– ALDS Game 3
– Wednesday, Oct. 8
– NLDS Game 3
– NLDS Game 3
The stage is set, the teams are ready, and the 2025 MLB postseason promises to be an unforgettable journey filled with fierce competition and thrilling moments. Stay tuned as the action unfolds, and get ready to witness baseball history in the making.
