Brewers, Phillies, Cubs Clinch Playoff Spots as Season Winds Down

NEW YORK — The 2025 Major League Baseball playoff picture is beginning to take shape as three teams have officially clinched their postseason spots with just 11 days remaining in the regular season. The Milwaukee Brewers achieved the milestone first, followed closely by the Philadelphia Phillies, who secured the National League East title, and the Chicago Cubs.

For the Brewers, this marks their second consecutive year clinching the first playoff spot of the season. They will now focus on maintaining their position against the strong Phillies, while also breaking the franchise record for wins in a season, which currently stands at 96. The Brewers aim to clinch the NL Central title, with the Cubs trailing behind.

The Phillies celebrated their playoff berth after a heated 10-inning win over the Dodgers, with Kyle Schwarber hitting his 53rd home run of the season. Manager Rob Thompson expressed optimism, indicating the team feels ready for a deep postseason run.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are not out of the NL Central race yet and are positioned to contend for a wild card, demonstrating resilience despite their recent performance. Offense from players such as Nico Hoerner will be key as they navigate through the season’s final games.

As the playoff race intensifies, additional teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, still have significant matchups ahead, potentially leading to more postseason berths. Teams like the Mariners and Mets are also in the mix, each with several games that could determine their playoff fate.

With the excitement of October looming, fans and teams alike are looking forward to an action-packed finish to the regular season.