https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs.html en Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:15:48 +0200 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:58:24 +0200 60 https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/20/68f6a514e2704e453b8b45d7.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/20/68f6a514e2704e453b8b45d7.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:15:48 +0200 The race for the pennant in MLB's American League will have its decisive chapter on Monday at Rogers Centre, the baseball temple of the Blue Jays. The Canadian franchise is playing for its first World Series berth since 1993 against the Mariners, who have never played in a Fall Classic. One way or another, the seventh game between the two will put an end to a curse and define the Dodgers' challenger in the title race.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/17/68f2820046163f00678b45e7.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/17/68f2820046163f00678b45e7.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:54:53 +0200 The series is red hot and Game 4 could define the fate of the NLCS. The Dodgers come in with a 3-0 lead and the chance to sweep at home, while the Brewers will try to avoid elimination against an offense that has barely been able to get going.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/16/68f1129dca4741287a8b45b3.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/16/68f1129dca4741287a8b45b3.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:49:56 +0200 In the midst of one of the most intense postseason series, Major League Baseball has generated controversy by appointing Alfonso Marquez as the lead umpire for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/14/68ee262b22601db5398b45f6.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/14/68ee262b22601db5398b45f6.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:46:30 +0200 In one of the most unusual moments of the 2025 MLB postseason, the Milwaukee Brewers pulled off an absolutely unexpected double play that abruptly extinguished the Los Angeles Dodgers' offensive aspirations in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS)

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/14/68ee16d222601d511b8b4600.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/14/68ee16d222601d511b8b4600.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:33:26 +0200 The Los Angeles Dodgers, the current Major League Baseball champions, and the Milwaukee Brewers, not only the best team in the National League but also in the MLB regular season, as they had the best record, are playing to be the champion of the Old Circuit and its representative in the Fall Classic to face the champion of the American League, either the Seattle Mariners, who are winning the series two to zero against the Toronto Blue Jays.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/12/68ec0eac46163ffa3f8b45aa.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/12/68ec0eac46163ffa3f8b45aa.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:31:22 +0200 The 2025 Major League Baseball season is entering its final stretch with the Championship Series, one of the most eagerly awaited phases for baseball fans. Only four teams remain in the running to reach the ultimate goal: the World Series. This stage pits the two best teams from each league - American and National - who have already overcome the Wild Card and Divisional Series rounds.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/12/68eb751346163f6d798b4588.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/12/68eb751346163f6d798b4588.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:35:50 +0200 The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs three runs to one on the night of October 11, 2025, to advance to the National League Championship Series, where they will face the Los Angeles Dodgers, the reigning MLB champions.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/09/68e78a75268e3e32768b45e9.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/09/68e78a75268e3e32768b45e9.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:20:59 +0200 The elimination of the New York Yankees in the MLBDivision Series had a luxury witness: actor Timothee Chalamet, who attended Game 4 against the Toronto Blue Jays. On a rainy and tense night, the "Dune" star was seen in the stands alongside Kylie Jenner, witnessing firsthand the end of a season that ended ingloriously for the Bronx team.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/08/68e69cec22601d3f338b45e3.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/08/68e69cec22601d3f338b45e3.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:24:14 +0200 The adrenaline does not let up: after an epic comeback in Game 3 (the Yankees were down 6-1 and managed to win 9-6), the series continues in the Bronx for Game 4. The Blue Jays are trying to impose their home advantage and prevent an aggressive Yankees from tying the series.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/08/68e693dc22601d61028b45d9.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/08/68e693dc22601d61028b45d9.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:53:06 +0200 The stage is set in Los Angeles for a possible sweep: the Dodgers host the Phillies on the brink of elimination in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. With a 2-0 lead in the series after close victories in Philadelphia, Los Angeles is looking to finish at home and advance to the Championship Series, while Philadelphia fights to keep its hopes alive.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/05/68e1ee4846163f7d7d8b45cf.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/05/68e1ee4846163f7d7d8b45cf.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:04:34 +0200 The MLB playoffs are now in full swing, with the Divisional Series delivering thrilling matchups. One standout result came as the Toronto Blue Jays stunned the New York Yankees with a decisive 10-1 victory. This game, part of the opening round of the series, set the tone for an exciting postseason.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/05/68e1c09b46163f903c8b45ab.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/05/68e1c09b46163f903c8b45ab.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 02:56:03 +0200 The Toronto Blue Jays picked the perfect night to make a statement. After three straight early exits from the postseason, the Jays finally turned the page, hammering the New York Yankees 10-1 in Game 1 of the ALDS on Friday night.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/05/68e1af3046163f8e268b45bc.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/05/68e1af3046163f8e268b45bc.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 01:35:23 +0200 The Division Series has arrived, and with it comes a lineup of baseball's biggest bats. Eight teams remain, each powered by hitters who've carried their clubs through the grind of summer and into the bright lights of October.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/04/68e1580122601db7748b45de.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/04/68e1580122601db7748b45de.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:29:04 +0200 The excitement of the 2025 MLB postseason continues with the Division Series, which kicks off on Saturday, October 4, with four best-of-five matchups.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/03/68df4778e2704ed70c8b4577.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/03/68df4778e2704ed70c8b4577.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:48:25 +0200 The Major League Baseball playoffs have reached the Division Series, and the field is loaded with big names and familiar rivalries. After a wild-card round filled with drama - three series went to a deciding Game 3 - only eight teams remain with a chance to hoist the World Series trophy.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/01/68dd13bf46163fdf1c8b45cc.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/01/68dd13bf46163fdf1c8b45cc.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:50:19 +0200 The excitement of the 2023 MLB postseason is already underway, with the Wild Card Series kicking off on Tuesday. The format once again relies on the intensity of short series, with only three games per matchup and each one crucial to the teams' aspirations.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/01/68dc650ae2704e475c8b45bb.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/10/01/68dc650ae2704e475c8b45bb.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:37:16 +0200 After six long months of competition, the Major League Baseball season reaches its climax. The playoffs get underway on Tuesday with the Wild Card games in both circuits, in which eight teams will be fighting to advance to the Divisional Series, where Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Toronto and Seattle are already waiting.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/09/30/68dbf4cdca47419b748b45b7.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/09/30/68dbf4cdca47419b748b45b7.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:31:21 +0200 After six long months of competition, the Major League Baseball season reaches its climax. The playoffs get underway on Tuesday with the Wild Card games in both circuits, in which eight teams will be vying to advance to the Divisional Series, where Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Toronto and Seattle are already waiting.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/09/30/68dbee0dca4741ff2e8b45b1.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/09/30/68dbee0dca4741ff2e8b45b1.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:01:29 +0200 After six long months of competition, the Major League Baseball season reaches its climax. The playoffs get underway on Tuesday with the Wild Card games in both circuits, in which eight teams will be playing to advance to the Divisional Series, where Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Toronto and Seattle are already waiting.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/09/30/68dbe8fe22601ddc418b45c5.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/09/30/68dbe8fe22601ddc418b45c5.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:36:03 +0200 After six long months of competition, the Major League Baseball season reaches its climax. The playoffs get underway on Tuesday with the Wild Card games in both circuits, in which eight teams will be playing to advance to the Divisional Series, where Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Toronto and Seattle are already waiting.

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]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/09/28/68d96ca822601da7548b4590.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/09/28/68d96ca822601da7548b4590.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:26:39 +0200 After six months of uninterrupted activity, the Major League Baseball regular season will come to an end this Sunday, September 28. There is only one playoff spot left to be decided, which will begin next Tuesday with the Wild Card Series. The last ticket is up for grabs between the Mets and Reds, although there are other battles to be fought on this final day.

]]> https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/08/13/689c6608e2704ee4488b45a7.html https://www.marca.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoffs/2025/08/13/689c6608e2704ee4488b45a7.html Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:22:39 +0200 Major League Baseball has confirmed its 2025 postseason schedule, which will begin on Tuesday, September 30 with the four Wild Card Series matchups in both the American and National Leagues. The top-ranked teams after the regular season will face off in a short best-of-three series, with the clear goal of advancing to the divisional round.

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