The Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays are the top overall seeds as the MLB playoffs get underway.
Those two teams finished the 2025 regular season with the best records in their league and will have the home-field advantage as long as they can stay alive in their quest to reach the World Series. The Brewers (97-65) finished one game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for the overall No. 1 seed.
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Along with the Seattle Mariners, the top four teams automatically advance to the division series. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers will battle in the AL wild-card round. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds will match up in the NL wild-card round.
Here’s the complete 2025 MLB playoff schedule:
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Andruw Monasterio of the Milwaukee Brewers is dunked with gatorade after a walk-off single in the 10th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field on Sept. 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. The win clinched a 2025 MLB postseason berth for the Brewers.
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Andruw Monasterio of the Milwaukee Brewers is dunked with gatorade after a walk-off single in the 10th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field on Sept. 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. The win clinched a 2025 MLB postseason berth for the Brewers.
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Brandon Marsh and Walker Buehler of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate clinching the NL East division with a win over Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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David Robertson and Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate clinching the NL East division with a win over Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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First baseman Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after clinching the NL East division title at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 15, 2025.
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber celebrates clinching the NL East division with a win over Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Harrison Bader after clinching the NL East division title after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates with teammates after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates to secure a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs at PNC Park on Sept. 17, 2025.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch celebrates with a victory cigar after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates to secure a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Sept. 17, 2025.
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Outfielder Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell of the Chicago Cubs celebrate the team’s 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to clinch a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs on Sept. 17, 2025, in Pittsburgh.
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Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs poses for a photo as he celebrates the team clinching a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs on Sept. 17, 2025, after an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell celebrates the team clinching a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs on Sept. 17, 2025, after an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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Justin Turner of the Chicago Cubs smokes a cigar to celebrate the team clinching a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs on Sept. 17, 2025, after an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw waves to fans as he exits the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers clinched a postseason berth in the win over the Giants but honored Kershaw instead of celebrating.
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Sal Frelick of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates clinching the 2025 NL Central division title with a win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025, in St. Louis.
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Abner Uribe of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates clinching the 2025 NL Central division title with a win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025, in St. Louis.
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Sal Frelick of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates clinching the 2025 NL Central division title with a win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025, in St. Louis.
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A photo of former broadcaster Bob Uecker is displayed in the Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse after the Brewers clinched the 2025 NL Central division title with a win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025, in St. Louis.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate clinching a 2025 MLB playoffs berth at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Kevin Gausman and George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate clinching a 2025 MLB playoffs berth at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Max Scherzer of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with teammates after they clinched a 2025 MLB playoffs berth at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Toronto Blue Jays players celebrate with manager John Schneider in the locker room after clinching a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs with a win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025.
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Toronto Blue Jays players celebrate in the locker room after clinching a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs with a win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025.
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage and teammates celebrate in the locker room after clinching a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs with a win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025.
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Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres celebrates after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers to clinch a berth in the 2025 MLB playoffs at Petco Park on Sept. 22, 2025, in San Diego.
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Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres celebrates after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers to clinch a berth in the 2025 MLB playoffs at Petco Park on Sept. 22, 2025, in San Diego.
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San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez and catcher Freddy Fermin celebrate after the Padres clinched a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs by beating the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park in San Diego on Sept. 22, 2025.
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San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado and infielder Jose Iglesias celebrate after the Padres clinched a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs by beating the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park in San Diego on Sept. 22, 2025.
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San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt celebrates with players after the Padres clinched a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs by beating the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park in San Diego on Sept. 22, 2025.
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Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees celebrates in the locker room after clinching a 2025 MLB playoffs spot in a walk-off win against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 23, 2025, in New York.
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Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees celebrates with Jose Caballero in the locker room after clinching a 2025 MLB playoffs spot in a walk-off win against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 23, 2025, in New York.
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Jasson DomiÂnguez of the New York Yankees celebrates in the locker room after clinching a 2025 MLB playoffs spot in a walk-off win against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 23, 2025, in New York.
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The New York Yankees celebrate in the locker room after clinching a 2025 MLB playoffs spot in a walk-off win against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 23, 2025, in New York.
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Randy Arozarena of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after beating the Colorado Rockies to clinch a 2025 MLB playoffs berth at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 23, 2025, in Seattle.
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Victor Robles of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after beating the Colorado Rockies to clinch a 2025 MLB playoffs berth at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 23, 2025, in Seattle.
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Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson celebrates after defeating the Colorado Rockies to clinch a 2025 MLB playoffs berth at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 23, 2025, in Seattle.
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J.P. Crawford of the Seattle Mariners smokes a cigar after beating the Colorado Rockies to clinch a 2025 MLB playoffs berth at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 23, 2025, in Seattle.
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Third baseman Eugenio Suarez, manager Dan Wilson and outfielder Julio RodriÂguez of the Seattle Mariners celebrate after winning the AL West division title with a win over the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 24, 2025.
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Julio RodriÂguez and Victor Robles of the Seattle Mariners celebrate after winning the AL West division title with a win over the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 24, 2025.
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The Seattle Mariners celebrate after winning the AL West division title with a win over the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 24, 2025.
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Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena douses catcher Cal Raleigh after winning the AL West division title with a win over the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 24, 2025.
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrates with his team after they won the NL West Division crown at Chase Field on Sept. 25, 2025.
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Shohei Ohtani celebrates with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates after clinching the National League West title against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Sept. 25, 2025.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their National League West championship after a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Sept. 25, 2025.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates in the locker room after winning the National League West title after a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Sept. 25, 2025.
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Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Hyeseong Kim of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0 to clinch the NL West division title at Chase Field on Sept. 25, 2025 in Phoenix.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0 to clinch the NL West division title at Chase Field on Sept. 25, 2025 in Phoenix.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0 to clinch the NL West division title at Chase Field on Sept. 25, 2025 in Phoenix.
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Alex Call, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0 to clinch the NL West division title at Chase Field on Sept. 25, 2025 in Phoenix.
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The Boston Red Sox’s Ceddanne Rafaela celebrates clinching a playoff spot with teammates at Fenway Park on Sept. 26, 2025.
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The Boston Red Sox’s Ceddanne Rafaela celebrates clinching a playoff spot with teammates at Fenway Park on Sept. 26, 2025.
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Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Fenway Park to clinch a spot in the 2025 MLB postseason on Sept. 26, 2025, in Boston.
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Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Fenway Park to clinch a spot in the 2025 MLB postseason on Sept. 26, 2025, in Boston.
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Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrates after the Guardians beat the Texas Rangers and clinched a playoff berth on Sept. 27 at Progressive Field
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Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) celebrates after the Guardians beat the Texas Rangers and clinched a playoff berth on Sept. 27 at Progressive Field.
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Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, with belt, celebrates with teammates and staff after the Guardians beat the Texas Rangers and clinched a playoff berth on Sept. 27 at Progressive Field.
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Cleveland Guardians players celebrate after the Guardians beat the Texas Rangers to secure a playoff berth on Sept. 27 at Progressive Field.
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Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) celebrates after the Guardians beat the Texas Rangers to secure a playoff berth on Sept. 27 at Progressive Field.
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Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick celebrates after the Guardians beat the Texas Rangers to secure a playoff berth on Sept. 27 at Progressive Field.
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The Cleveland Guardians pose for a photo after they beat the Texas Rangers to secure a playoff berth on Sept. 27 at Progressive Field.
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The Detroit Tigers celebrate clinching a playoff berth after defeating the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 27 at Fenway Park.
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Tim Remes, Ryan Sink, Chris Chinea and Chris Paddock pose for a photo after the Detroit Tigers defeated the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 27 at Fenway Park.
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Detroit Tigers assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves takes a sip of champagne after defeating the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 27 at Fenway Park.
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The Detroit Tigers celebrate after clinching a playoff berth after defeating the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 27 at Fenway Park.
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The Detroit Tigers pose for a team photo after clinching a playoff berth by defeating the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 27 at Fenway Park.
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The Cincinnati Reds pose for a team picture after clinching a playoff spot on Sept. 28.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brent Suter (31) shows his dancing skills after the Reds clinched a playoff spot on Sept. 28.
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Cincinnati Reds players celebrate after clinching a wild card spot on Sept. 28.
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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) celebrates with teammates after a win over the Tampa Bay Rays clinched first place in the American League East Division on Sept. 28 at Rogers Centre.
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Toronto Blue Jays players and staff pose for a team picture after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays and clinching first place in the American League East Division on Sept. 28 at Rogers Centre.
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Toronto Blue Jays players celebrate after a win over the Tampa Bay Rays clinched first place in the American League East Division on Sept. 28 at Rogers Centre.
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Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) waves the flag after the Guardians beat the Texas Rangers and won the American League Central Division on Sept. 28 at Progressive Field.
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Cleveland Guardians starting pitchers Slade Cecconi and starting pitcher Gavin Williams, middle, celebrate after the Guardians won the American League Central Division on Sept. 28 at Progressive Field.
MLB wild card series schedule
The 2025 MLB playoff bracket is set. Here are the American League and National League teams that have made the postseason.
Tuesday, Sept. 30
Tigers at Guardians, Game 1: 1:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Padres at Cubs, Game 1: 3:08 p.m. ET, ABC
Red Sox at Yankees, Game 1, 6:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Reds at Dodgers, Game 1: 9:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Tigers at Guardians, Game 1: 1:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Padres at Cubs, Game 2: 3:08 p.m. ET, ABC
Red Sox at Yankees, Game 2: 6:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Reds at Dodgers, Game 2: 9:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Thursday, Oct. 2
(Game 3 schedule subject to change)
Tigers at Guardians, Game 3: 1:08 p.m. ET, ESPN * if necessary
Padres at Cubs, Game 3: 3:08 p.m. ET, ABC * if necessary
Red Sox at Yankees, Game 3: 6:08 p.m. ET, ESPN * if necessary
Reds at Dodgers, Game 4: 9:08 p.m. ET, ESPN * if necessary
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Division series schedule
(Best-of-five)
Saturday, Oct. 4
Dodgers/Reds at Phillies, Game 1
Cubs/Padres at Brewers, Game 1
Yankees/Red Sox at Blue Jays, Game 1
Guardians/Tigers at Mariners, Game 1
Sunday, Oct. 5
Yankees/Red Sox at Blue Jays, Game 2
Guardians/Tigers at Mariners, Game 2
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Monday, Oct. 6
Dodgers/Reds at Phillies, Game 2
Cubs/Padres at Brewers, Game 2
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Blue Jays at Yankees/Red Sox, Game 3
Mariners at Guardians/Tigers, Game 3
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Blue Jays at Yankees/Red Sox, Game 4 *if necessary
Mariners at Guardians/Tigers *if necessary
Phillies at Dodgers/Reds, Game 3
Brewers at Cubs/Padres, Game 3
Thursday, Oct. 9
Phillies at Dodgers/Reds, Game 4 *if necessary
Brewers at Cubs/Padres, Game 4 *if necessary
Friday, Oct. 10
Yankees/Red Sox at Blue Jays, Game 5 *if necessary
Guardians/Tigers at Mariners, Game 5 *if necessary
Saturday, Oct. 11
Dodgers/Reds at Phillies, Game 5 *if necessary
Padres/Cubs at Brewers, Game 5 *if necessary
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14 most devastating Clayton Kershaw MLB postseason photos
2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw pitched in relief and blew a two-run lead in the eighth inning of the winner-take-all game against the Nationals.
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14 most devastating Clayton Kershaw MLB postseason photos
2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw pitched in relief and blew a two-run lead in the eighth inning of the winner-take-all game against the Nationals.
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2014 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw took a 2-0 lead into the seventh inning, but Matt Adams’ three-run homer proved to be the winner for the Cardinals.
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2017 World Series Game 4: Kershaw gave up six runs in 4.2 innings to start the Dodgers’ extra-inning loss in Houston
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2022 NLDS Game 2: Kershaw gave up three runs in five innings and got a no-decision in LA’s loss to the Padres.
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2016 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw gave up five runs in 6.2 innings against the Nationals.
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2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw came in to pitch the eighth inning with a 3-1 lead and gave up back-to-back home runs to start the frame in the eventual extra-inning loss against the Nationals.
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2014 NLDS Game 1: Kershaw gave up eight runs and took the loss against the Cardinals.
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2017 World Series Game 4: Kershaw gave up six runs in 4.2 innings to start the Dodgers’ extra-inning loss in Houston
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2009 NLCS Game 5: Kershaw pitched two innings in relief against the Phillies, giving up Shane Victorino’s home run.
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2018 NLCS Game 1: Kershaw took the loss against the Brewers, surrendering four earned runs in three innings, including a home run by pitcher Brandon Woodruff
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2023 NLDS Game 1: Kershaw only recorded one out against the Diamondbacks, getting shelled for six runs on six hits in the first inning.
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2018 World Series Game 5: Kershaw took the loss in the Red Sox’s title clincher, giving up five runs on three home runs in seven innings at Dodger Stadium.
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2014 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw took the loss in the deciding game against the Cardinals.
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2016 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw gave up five runs in 6.2 innings against the Nationals.
League championship series schedule
(Best-of-seven)
Oct. 12
Oct. 13
Oct. 14
Oct. 15
Oct. 16
Oct. 17
ALCS Game 5 *if necessary
Oct. 18
NLCS Game 5 *if necessary
Oct. 19
ALCS Game 6 *if necessary
Oct. 20
NLCS Game 6 *if necessary
ALCS Game 7 *if necessary
Oct. 21
NLCS Game 7 *if necessary
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Every Cal Raleigh home run from Seattle Mariners catcher’s 2025 MLB season in photos
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is congratulated by teammates Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodriguez after hitting a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on March 31, 2025, for his first home run of the 2025 MLB season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is congratulated by teammates Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodriguez after hitting a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on March 31, 2025, for his first home run of the 2025 MLB season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is congratulated by Randy Arozarena after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 6, 2025. It was Raleigh’s second home run of the 2025 season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh rounds the bases after his two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 11, 2025, for his third home run of the year.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting his fourth home run of the 2025 MLB season, a solo home run against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 12, 2025.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners gestures after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 13, 2025. The two-run blast marked Raleigh’s fifth home run of the year.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. It was Raleigh’s sixth home run of the 2025 MLB season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. Raleigh’s second home run of the night marked his seventh on the season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh rounds the bases after hitting a home run during against the Cincinnati Reds on April 17, 2025, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, for his eighth home run of the year.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 20, 2025. The two-run round-tripper was Big Dumper’s ninth home run in 2025.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his solo home run against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 27, 2025, for his 10th long ball of the year.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners runs the bases after a home run in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on May 2, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. The solo shot was Raleigh’s 12th homer of the 2025 MLB season.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with teammates at the dugout after hitting a grand slam against the Texas Rangers in the fifth inning at Globe Life Field on May 2, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. Raleigh’s second home run of the game was also his 12th on the year.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a home run against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 12, 2025. The two-run blast marked Raleigh’s 13th homer of the season.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners is congratulated by Julio Rodriguez after hitting a two-run home run — his 14th homer of the year — against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning at Petco Park on May 16, 2025, in San Diego.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh celebrates after hitting a solo run home run during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on May 17, 2025. Raleigh tallied his 15th homer of the year.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hits a solo home run — his 16th homer of the 2025 MLB season — off Brandon Eisert of the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Rate Field on May 21, 2025, in Chicago.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at Daikin Park in Houston on May 23, 2025, for his 17th homer of the year.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits his 18th home run of the 2025 MLB season, a solo homer during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 27, 2025.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh celebrates in the dugout after hitting his second solo home run of the night against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 27, 2025. The two-homer game put Raleigh at 19 on the year.
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Cal Raleigh runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 30, 2025, giving the Seattle Mariners catcher 20 home runs in the 2025 MLB season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 30, 2025. Raleigh’s second homer of the night marked his 21st of the season.
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Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 31, 2025, to give Raleigh 22 homers in 2025.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park on June 1, 2025, in Seattle, marking his 23rd homer of the year.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners reacts to hitting his 24th home run of 2025 after hitting a two-run homer during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on June 5, 2025.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2025. The three-run blast marked Raleigh’s 25th homer of the year.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh circles the bases after hitting his second home run of the night against the Los Angeles Angels on June 7, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The multi-homer game gave Raleigh 26 home runs on the season.
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Fans and the Seattle Mariners dugout watch a grand-slam home run by catcher Cal Raleigh against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on June 17, 2025, for his 27th home run in 2025.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a home run — his 28th of the season — against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 20, 2025.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 20, 2025. Raleigh’s second homer of the game gave him 29 on the season.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with teammate Jorge Polanco hitting a home run during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 21, 2025, in Chicago, for his 30th home run of the 2025 MLB season.
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Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh celebrates with shortstop J.P. Crawford after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 22, 2025. The two-run blast marked Raleigh’s 31st home run of the year.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Target Field on June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis, for Raleigh’s 32nd homer in 2025.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a solo home run — his 33rd homer of the year — against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on June 30, 2025.
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Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on July 4, 2025, to give Raleigh 34 homers in the 2025 MLB season.
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Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on July 4, 2025. Raleigh’s second homer in the game marked his 35th on the season.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners watches his eighth-inning two-run home run against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 8, 2025, in New York, giving “Big Dumper” 36 long balls in 2025.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his home run with teammates while playing against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 11, 2025, in Detroit. The eighth-inning blast marked Raleigh’s 37th homer of the year.
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Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh hits a grand slam against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 11, 2025. Raleigh’s second home run of the game was his 38th of the season.
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Cal Raleigh hits a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on July 22, 2025, for the Seattle Mariners catcher’s 39th homer of the year.
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Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh hits a home run — his 40th in 2025 — against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 26, 2025.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a home run during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 27, 2025. The seventh-inning solo shot marked Raleigh’s 41st home run of the season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits his 42nd home run of the 2025 MLB season, a solo homer against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on July 31, 2025.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Aug. 8, 2025. The eighth-inning blast was Raleigh’s 43rd homer in 2025.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a three-run home run — his 44th homer of the season — against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Aug. 9, 2025.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park on August 10, 2025, in Seattle. The first-inning homer marked Raleigh’s 45th of the 2025 MLB season.
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Cal Raleigh rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the third inning at Citi Field in New York on Aug. 15, 2025, giving the Seattle Mariners catcher 46 homers on the year.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a two-run home run against the New York Mets in the 2025 Little League Classic at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 17, 2025. It was Raleigh’s 47th home run of the season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a two-run home run during the first inning against the Athletics at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Aug. 24, 2025, to give Raleigh 48 homers on the season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning against the Athletics at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Aug. 24, 2025. Raleigh’s second homer of the game marked his 49th of the 2025 MLB season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a solo home run against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The home run is the 50th of the season for Raleigh.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, on Sept. 2, 2025, to give “Big Dumper” 51 long balls in 2025.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hits a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Sept. 6, 2025, in Atlanta, for his 52nd homer of the season.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners runs to second base after hitting a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Sept. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. The ninth-inning homer was Raleigh’s 53rd of the season.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hits a two-run home run, tying him with Mickey Mantle at 54 for the most hit by a switch hitter in a season, during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 14, 2025, in Seattle.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sept. 16, 2025. Raleigh’s 55th home run broke Mickey Mantle’s 1961 single season home run record by a switch hitter.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is congratulated by left fielder Randy Arozarena after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 16, 2025. It was Raleigh’s 56th homer of the season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Sept. 20, 2025. The solo shot gave Raleigh 57 homers in the 2025 MLB season.
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Sept. 21, 2025. Raleigh’s 58th home run of the season broke Ken Griffey Jr.’s single season franchise home run record.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners flips his bat and watches his solo home run, his 59th of the season, during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 24, 2025.
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his solo home run, his 60th of the season and second of the game, during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 24, 2025, in Seattle.
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Saturday, Oct. 25: Game 2
Wednesday, Oct. 29: Game 5 *if necessary
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