2025 MLB Playoffs Begin After Intense Regular Season Finish

NEW YORK, NY — The 2025 Major League Baseball playoffs commenced following a thrilling regular season finale on September 27. Teams fought hard for postseason spots, culminating in a dramatic setting for the start of the playoffs.

The Cincinnati Reds clinched the final wild-card position in the National League after a tense weekend that saw them hold the tiebreaker over the New York Mets. The Milwaukee Brewers secured home-field advantage throughout the postseason, following their strong performance throughout the season.

In the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays earned a first-round bye after winning the AL East, while the Minnesota Twins locked down the AL Central title. The postseason bracket set the stage for thrilling matchups, including the Blue Jays facing the winner of the Red Sox-Yankees series in the AL Division Series.

The National League wild-card round features exciting matchups: the Reds will head to Los Angeles to play against the Dodgers, while the San Diego Padres will take on the Chicago Cubs in a wild-card series.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson stated the importance of getting his team ready for postseason play. “We want to get back to the World Series and win it. It starts with the Division Series,” Thomson emphasized.

The playoffs will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC, and the first games are scheduled for October 4, 2025. The excitement of the playoffs is set to captivate baseball fans as teams vie for the championship title.