The 2025 MLB playoffs began Tuesday, with eight teams taking the field to get things started. Here's the recap of what has happened so far. New York was cruising behind a sensational postseason Yankees debut from Max Fried,

Garrett Crochet retired 17 consecutive batters in a sparkling pitching performance, and pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida lined a two-run single off reliever Luke Weaver that sent the Boston Red Sox past the New York Yankees 3-1 in their AL Wild Card Series opener.

The Boston Red Sox take on the New York Yankees while hoping to steal a win on the road in this classic baseball rivalry that takes place in the AL Wild Card.

The Cubs vs. Padres Wild Card series will be available to watch live on ABC. Kevin Brown, Jessica Mendoza and Ben McDonald will be on the call from the booth, with Jesse Rogers reporting. For those without cable, the ESPN app and Fubo will have live streams available.

The lefty ace ties a team record for postseason strikeouts and Detroit survives a tense ninth inning for the 2-1 victory over host Cleveland.