MLB playoffs 2025: Here’s how Phillies can clinch first-round bye

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Phillies enter the final homestand of the regular season with a chance to secure a first-round bye in the postseason.

Philadelphia clinched their second straight NL East title last week. They currently hold the No. 2 seed in the National League, which would grant a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the NL Division Series.

With five regular-season games remaining, the Phillies’ magic number to clinch the No. 2 seed stands at one — meaning a Phillies win or a Dodgers loss will lock them into the spot.

The Milwaukee Brewers hold the top seed position.

Remaining schedule

• Wednesday, Sept. 24 – vs Miami

• Thursday, Sept. 25 – vs Miami

• Friday, Sept. 26 – vs Minnesota

• Saturday, Sept. 27 – vs Minnesota

• Sunday, Sept. 28 – vs Minnesota

Playoff schedule

Wild-card series

Best of three, all games at better seed’s stadium

• Game 1: Tuesday, Sept. 30

• Game 2: Wednesday, Oct. 1

• Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 2*

NLDS

Best of five

• Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 4




• Game 2: Monday, Oct. 6




• Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 8




• Game 4: Thursday, Oct. 9*




• Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 11*

NLCS

Best of seven

• Game 1: Monday, Oct. 13




• Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 14




• Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 16




• Game 4: Friday, Oct. 17




• Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 18*




• Game 6: Monday, Oct. 20*




• Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 21*

World Series

Best of seven

• Game 1: Friday, Oct. 24




• Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 25




• Game 3: Monday, Oct. 27




• Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 28




• Game 5: Wednesday, Oct. 29*




• Game 6: Friday, Oct. 31*




• Game 7: Saturday, Nov. 1*

* If necessary