Sep 30, 2025 - News
A rare doubleheader: Guardians and Reds reach the playoffs
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It's a rare time for local baseball fans — no matter which Ohio team you root for, you'll get to enjoy playoff games.
Fun fact: This is just the fourth year Cincinnati and Cleveland's teams have entered the postseason at the same time.
The intrigue: That's despite both teams having long histories dating back over 100 years and several playoff appearances — 17 for Cincinnati and 18 for Cleveland. Their strong eras just haven't overlapped.
Yes, but: A Reds-Guardians World Series is unlikely.
- Sportsbooks list them as the two longest shots to win it all, with at least 30-to-1 odds.
- The two teams have never faced off, and only came close in 1995.
What's next: Both Wild Card Series start Tuesday on ESPN.
- The Guardians take on division rival Detroit at 1:08pm at home, while the Reds play Los Angeles away at 9:08pm.