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Dodgers Aim to Cement Dynasty as MLB Playoffs Begin
1 Oct
Summary
- 12 teams vying for 2025 World Series title
- Dodgers look to repeat as champions
- Phillies, Brewers, Blue Jays, and Mariners hold first-round byes
The 2025 MLB playoffs are set to kick off on Tuesday, with 12 teams vying for the chance to hoist the World Series trophy. The Dodgers, who won the championship last year, are looking to cement their dynasty by becoming the first repeat champions since the Yankees in 2000.
However, the Dodgers face stiff competition from a number of contenders, including the Phillies, Brewers, Blue Jays, and Mariners, all of whom earned first-round byes. The Phillies, in particular, are the favorites among the experts, with 12 of the 25 polled predicting they will win the title.
The Yankees, who made a deep run in the playoffs last year, will also be looking to return to the Fall Classic, while the Guardians and Tigers are set to battle it out in the wild-card round. The Red Sox, despite being underdogs, are hoping to pull off an upset against the Yankees, while the Reds are aiming to shock the reigning champion Dodgers.
Ultimately, the 2025 MLB playoffs promise to be an exciting and unpredictable affair, with any of the 12 teams capable of making a deep run and emerging victorious.
