Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman’s heartbroken quote after Game 7 of the World Series wasn’t eloquent, and yet it said so much: “Just one pitch, and, uh, yeah.” That right there is what makes MLB’s postseason so captivating.

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani are only 2 players in the history of baseball with these stats in one MLB postseason originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Mariners earned their way in with a thrilling five-game series win against the Detroit Tigers. Here is the updated MLB playoff bracket. * — if necessary * — if necessary * — if necessary

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on winning their ninth World Series in franchise history and becoming Major League Baseball's first back-to-back champs in a quarter century.

The Royals missed the 2025 playoffs, finishing with an 82–80 record. Bobby Witt Jr. won his second consecutive award at shortstop. The Kansas City Royals failed to reach the postseason in 2025, finishing with an 82–80 record.