**BREAKING NEWS: MLB Playoffs 2025 Set to Kick Off with Wild Card Series**
As the excitement builds, the 2025 MLB postseason is set to kick off with the highly anticipated Wild Card Series starting this Tuesday. Get ready for an action-packed start to the playoffs as the top teams battle it out for a chance at glory.
In the National League, the No. 3 seed Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the No. 6 seed Cincinnati Reds, while the Chicago Cubs, seeded fourth, will face off against the fifth-seeded San Diego Padres. Over in the American League, the No. 3 seed Cleveland Guardians will go head-to-head with the sixth-seeded Detroit Tigers, and the fourth-seeded New York Yankees will clash with their arch-rivals, the fifth-seeded Boston Red Sox.
Our expert analysts at CBS Sports are here to provide their predictions for each thrilling best-of-three series. Here are the picks from our top MLB writers, along with the odds for each series from FanDuel.
**Yankees vs. Red Sox**
(FanDuel odds: Yankees -178, Red Sox +150)
**Expert Predictions:**
– R.J. Anderson: “I’m backing the Yankees to come out on top in this series. With their powerhouse lineup and strong starting pitchers, they have what it takes to secure the win.”
– Mike Axisa: “Get ready for a wild ride with the Yankees and Red Sox. Expect the unexpected as these two fierce rivals battle it out. I see the Yankees edging out the Red Sox in a thrilling series.”
– Julian McWilliams: *Prediction pending*
– Dayn Perry: *Prediction pending*
– Matt Snyder: *Prediction pending*
The stage is set for an epic showdown between the Yankees and Red Sox. Buckle up as these two storied franchises go to war for a spot in the next round. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and analysis as the MLB playoffs unfold. Let the games begin!
