The Cubs’ postseason began with a nail-biting 1–0 win over the Giants at Wrigley Field. In a scoreless game in the eighth inning, a young Javier Báez stepped in against veteran pitcher Johnny Cueto.

For the first time since May 2014, the Detroit Tigers hold the best record in Major League Baseball. Riding the dominance of ace Tarik Skubal, this 2025 squad is proving last year’s playoff run was no fluke.