The 2025 MLB postseason is almost here. The regular season will come to a close on Sunday, September 28, setting the stage for a playoff field where there’s no clear dominant team. Fans can expect plenty of chaos, drama, and unpredictability. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Here is the MLB playoff schedule for the Wild Card Series. Both series are best-of-three and all games are at the higher-seeded team's home stadium. ➤ First-round byes: No. 1 Toronto, No. 2 Seattle (AL); No. 1 Brewers, No. 2 Phillies (NL)

Preview the Sept. 30 NL Wild Card Game 1 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Game summary of the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game, final score 2-0, from September 28, 2025 on ESPN.