The 2025 MLB playoffs are here: every American and National League matchup

The 2025 MLB regular season ended in dramatic fashion, with teams battling to the last game to secure their postseason spots. Now, the chase for the Commissioner’s Trophy begins as the playoffs open with the Wild Card round.

With the standings locked, here’s how the postseason matchups are set on both sides of the bracket.

American League standings

Toronto Blue Jays | 93-68 | AL East champions

Seattle Mariners | 90-71 | AL West champions

Cleveland Guardians | 87-74 | AL Central champions

New York Yankees | 93-68 | AL East

Boston Red Sox | 89-73 | AL East

Detroit Tigers | 85-66 | AL Central

American League Wild Card matchups

(6) Detroit Tigers vs. (3) Cleveland Guardians

(5) Boston Red Sox vs. (4) New York Yankees

Byes to the ALDS:

(1) Toronto Blue Jays

(2) Seattle Mariners

National League standings

Milwaukee Brewers | 97-65 | NL Central champions

Philadelphia Phillies | 96-66 | NL East champions

Los Angeles Dodgers | 93-69 | NL West champions

Chicago Cubs | 92-70 | NL Central

San Diego Padres | 89-72 | NL West

Cincinnati Reds | 83-79 | NL Central

National League Wild Card matchups

(6) Cincinnati Reds vs. (3) Los Angeles Dodgers

(5) San Diego Padres vs. (4) Chicago Cubs

Byes to the NLDS:

(1) Milwaukee Brewers

(2) Philadelphia Phillies

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