The teams remaining in the 2025 MLB playoffs are the Toronto Blue Jays , Seattle Mariners , Detroit Tigers , Milwaukee Brewers , Chicago Cubs , Los Angeles Dodgers , and Philadelphia Phillies.
Current Playoff Status
The Toronto Blue Jays advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) after defeating the New York Yankees in the Division Series. The outcome of the other American League Division Series between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers remains undecided, with a Game 5 scheduled.
In the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers lead their series against the Chicago Cubs, while the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies are tied after avoiding elimination. The Brewers and Dodgers each hold a 2-1 series lead, with potential Game 4 and 5 matchups upcoming.
Playoff Format and Schedule
The 2025 MLB postseason features twelve teams—six from each league—comprising three division winners and three wild card teams. The initial Wild Card Series was a best-of-three format, followed by the best-of-five Division Series. The League Championship Series will be a best-of-seven format, leading to the World Series, scheduled to begin on October 24.
Game 5 of the Mariners vs. Tigers series is set for October 11, and if necessary, Game 5 of the Brewers vs. Cubs series will follow on October 12. The ALCS is scheduled to begin on October
