Just like that, four MLB teams are facing elimination Wednesday in Wild Card series Game 2s from coast to coast.
Three of the four playoff openers were pitching showcases, with the Tigers, Cubs and Red Sox limiting the opposition to one run apiece in nail-biting Game 1 wins. Only the defending champion Dodgers were more generous, but their five home runs more than made up for it.
So, Wednesday will see the Guardians, Padres, Yankees and Reds trying to survive for at least one more day. Teams in their position in recent years haven’t fared well; in the three postseasons under the current format, 10 of the 12 Wild Card series have ended in sweeps.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know to watch postseason baseball today.
MLB playoff games on TV today
Wednesday, Oct. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2: Guardians 6, Tigers 1 | — | — |
| Game 2: Cubs vs. Padres | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Yankees vs. Red Sox | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Dodgers vs. Reds | 9:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
How to watch MLB playoffs today: TV channel, live stream
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MLB playoffs schedule, results 2025
Wild Card Series schedule, scores
Thursday, Oct. 2
Game 3 times subject to change
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 3: Guardians vs. Tigers | 1:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: Cubs vs. Padres* | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: Yankees vs. Red Sox* | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: Dodgers vs. Reds* | 9:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
*If necessary
Division Series schedule, scores
Saturday, Oct. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 1: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 1: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 1: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 1: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Sunday, Oct. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 2: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 2: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 2: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 2: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
Tuesday, Oct. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 3: Guardians/Tigers vs. Mariners | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 3: Yankees/Red Sox vs. Blue Jays | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 3: Cubs/Padres vs. Brewers | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 3: Dodgers/Reds vs. Phillies | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 4: Guardians/Tigers vs. Mariners* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 4: Yankees/Red Sox vs. Blue Jays* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Thursday, Oct. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 4: Cubs/Padres vs. Brewers* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 4: Dodgers/Reds vs. Phillies* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
Friday, Oct. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 5: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 5: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Saturday, Oct. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 5: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 5: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
