The 2025 MLB playoffs got underway on Tuesday with the four Wild Card series. The Philadelphia Phillies are waiting for their opponent to emerge for the National League Division Series, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday.
As happens every year at this time, experts weigh in with their predictions for what will unfold over the course of October as all 12 playoff teams eye the big prize of a trip to the World Series. The Phillies are no doubt favorites after posting the second-best regular season record (96-66) in the majors.
Phillies fans are excited for a long playoff run and have to think their team has a good shot to finally get over the hump and win it all.