There will be stars aplenty in the Division Series of the Major League Baseball playoffs. The Wild Card round is behind us, with the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers all advancing to the next round. Each of those squads will take on a team that got some extra rest by earning a bye into the Division Series.

Umpires Nate Tomlinson and Dan Merzel will make their postseason debuts in the Division Series, with Tomlinson working Seattle’s matchup against Detroit and Merzel assigned to Philadelphia’s meeting with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Here's the latest MLB playoff picture, including AL and NL wild card standings, as the 2025 regular season wraps up

USA Today Sports MLB experts discuss the dramatic baseball postseason as the 2025 Division Series get underway.

General Hospital fans will have to wait a little longer for the drama in Port Charles. The long-running soap is being preempted for baseball playoff coverage, leaving viewers without a new episode on at least 2 days this week. But don’t worry — the show will return to its usual schedule soon, and here’s what you need to know.

The Yankees will turn to right-hander Cam Schlittler. The 24-year-old started 14 times during the regular season after joining the big-league rotation in July. He amassed a 2.96 ERA (138 ERA+) and a 2.71 strikeout-to-walk ratio, contributing an estimated 2 Wins Above Replacement.

The New York Mets are moving on from pitching coach Jeremy Hefner as part of a staff overhaul after deciding to keep manager Carlos Mendoza despite missing the playoffs with the most expensive opening-day roster in baseball.

The Philadelphia Phillies begin their playoff push on Saturday, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series. Through the postseason, the Phillies concessions are offering a 9/9/9 challenge box.