"The Los Angeles Dodgers have won eight World Series in franchise history but are playing a Wild Card scenario for only the third time since the MLB postseason first introduced it in 1994 as part of realignment to three divisions in each league. Because of a players' strike that year, MLB's new playoff format with a Wild Card team did not debut until October 1995. The single-elimination Wild Card Game was expanded in 2012 to feature two teams going head-to-head, and it permanently switched to a short series in 2022."
"The Dodgers won their 12th National League West title in the last 13 seasons, but uneven performances throughout the year contributed to not finishing with a top-two record among division champions. As a result, the Dodgers begin their quest to repeat as World Series champions by hosting a Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium. Game 1 against the Cincinnati Reds is on Sept. 30, and Game 2 is scheduled for Oct. 1. If necessary, Game 3 of the Wild Card round would be played Oct. 2."
MLB introduced the Wild Card in 1994 with divisional realignment but delayed its debut to October 1995 because of a players' strike. The single-elimination Wild Card Game was expanded in 2012 and converted to a short series in 2022. The 2025 season is the third year of the 12-team playoff bracket, with third-place division winners and three Wild Card teams meeting in a best-of-three opening round. The Dodgers captured their 12th NL West title in 13 seasons but finished outside the top two among division champions, prompting a Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium against the Cincinnati Reds Sept. 30–Oct. 2.
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