The Toronto Blue Jays became the American League's first team to clinch a playoff berth on Sunday with an 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals ( box score ). Four teams have already laid claim to a spot on the National League side of things: the Milwaukee Brewers , Philadelphia Phillies , Chicago Cubs , and Los Angeles Dodgers .

The Blue Jays still have more to compete for this season. They lead in both the race for the top seed throughout the AL side of the bracket, as well as the AL East division crown. Clinching either or both of those races will require more time, however, as Toronto entered Sunday with a two-game lead over the New York Yankees for the division title and the American League's best record. 2025 MLB playoff picture: Baseball standings, projections, odds

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