The 2025 MLB division series matchups are starting to take shape with the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs moving on one day after the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to advance out of the wild-card round.

L.A.'s sweep sets up a division series showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies in one NLDS with the Cubs set to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the other.

Meanwhile, in the American League, the Tigers are headed west to take on the Seattle Mariners , with both series starting Saturday.

What have we learned about each team so far? What does each remaining team need to do to move on to the league championship series? Which players could be October difference-makers? And which favorites should be on upset watch in the round ahead?

ESPN MLB experts Jorge Castillo, Br

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