My MLB Wild Card Preview 2025 cuts through the noise: what to watch in Yankees–Red Sox, Guardians–Tigers, Dodgers–Reds, and Cubs–Padres—plus two quick “data hits” per team and my picks all the way to a champion. Leverage, defense, and one big swing decide short series. Dive in, argue with me in the comments, and let’s enjoy the chaos.

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