News Summary
Major League Baseball has unveiled the schedule for the upcoming League Championship Series, detailing matchups that will lead to the World Series. The American League Championship Series will feature the Toronto Blue Jays against the Seattle Mariners, while the National League Championship Series will see the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fans can expect extensive broadcasting options for the playoffs, ensuring access to all postseason action, including radio and streaming services.
Major League Baseball Announces 2025 League Championship Series Schedule
Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially released the schedule for the 2025 League Championship Series (LCS), showcasing matchups that will determine the teams advancing to the World Series. The schedule outlines game dates, broadcasting details, and key matchups for fans and viewers nationwide.
American League Championship Series Details
The American League Championship Series (ALCS) will feature the Toronto Blue Jays hosting the Seattle Mariners. This best-of-seven series is scheduled to begin with Game 1 on Sunday, October 12, with a first pitch set for 8:03 p.m. Eastern Time. The series’ coverage will be broadcast on FOX.
In Game 1, the Mariners took an early lead in the series, winning 3-1 against the Blue Jays. The Mariners extended their postseason winning streak with a strong team performance, including a decisive home run by Jorge Polanco. The first matchup at Rogers Centre saw Seattle’s pitcher Bryce Miller face off against Toronto’s Kevin Gausman. The game featured a crowd of approximately 44,814 fans, with the roof open despite cool weather conditions. Toronto managed only six hits, with star player Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going hitless in this game.
Seattle’s bullpen has been particularly effective, combining for nine scoreless innings over the first two games of the ALCS. The team’s resilience was exemplified by Cal Raleigh’s game-tying home run in the sixth inning of Game 1, which helped shift momentum in favor of the Mariners.
Game 2 of the ALCS is scheduled for Monday, October 13. Following this, further games in the series depend on the outcomes of the initial matchups, with the potential for the series to extend up to seven games.
National League Championship Series Details
The National League Championship Series (NLCS) will feature the Milwaukee Brewers facing the Los Angeles Dodgers. The games will be broadcast on TBS, truTV, and HBO Max, with additional Spanish-language telecasts available on Univision networks. Fans who prefer radio coverage can tune into Univision Radio for live Spanish-language audio throughout the postseason.
The schedule for the NLCS has not yet announced specific game dates in this release, but the matchup promises to be an exciting contest between two perennial postseason contenders. Additional rounds will proceed based on the results of this series.
Broadcasting and Streaming Options
Fans can follow all postseason games through multiple viewing options. FOX Sports and FOX Deportes will carry the World Series for the 28th time, ensuring extensive coverage of the final showdown. For those opting to stream games online, MLB.TV subscribers who authenticate through a participating pay TV provider can access games on the TNT Sports platforms, FOX, and FS1.
The entire postseason schedule, including game dates and times, will be available on the official MLB website. Additionally, ESPN Radio will provide comprehensive live national radio coverage of all postseason games, ensuring accessibility for fans unable to watch on television.
Background and Context
The 2025 postseason continues to showcase the sport’s popularity and the broad media coverage that accompanies it. The ALCS features two teams with appreciated fan bases and histories of postseason success, while the NLCS pits defending champions against a resilient Brewers team eager to reach the World Series.
This year’s schedule reflects traditional series formats, with games scheduled across multiple days, enabling fans to follow the action closely. The combination of traditional broadcast outlets and streaming platforms aims to make postseason viewing accessible to a broad audience, including cable subscribers and cord-cutters alike.
The upcoming games will determine the two finalists for the World Series, set to be broadcast and streamed through multiple channels, securing wide exposure and coverage for baseball’s premier postseason event.
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Additional Resources
- Fox Sports: ALCS Game 2 Boxscore
- ESPN: Game Recap
- MLB: Mariners Win Game 1
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Major League Baseball
- Cleveland.com: How to Watch ALCS Game
- Google Search: MLB postseason
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