The Cleveland Guardians will continue to contend for a postseason spot in the 2025 MLB playoff picture.
Guardians Playoff Chances
The Guardians’ playoff odds are -130, which gives them an implied probability of 56.52% to secure a postseason berth in 2025.
Here are the latest playoff odds in the AL Central:
- Guardians: -130
- Tigers: +120
- Twins: +120
- Royals: +130
- White Sox: +3000
Guardians Playoff Seed
The Guardians claimed a bye as the No. 2 seed in the American League in 2024.
Here was last year’s AL bracket:
Last Time the Guardians Made the Playoffs
The Guardians last made the playoffs in 2024, falling 4-1 to the New York Yankees in the ALCS.
Cleveland’s most recent trip to the World Series was 2016 when it lost to the Chicago Cubs in seven games.
Guardians Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2024 | ALDS | Tigers | Won, 3-2 |
| 2022 | ALDS | Yankees | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2022 | ALWC | Rays | Won, 2-0 |
| 2020 | ALWC | Yankees | Lost, 2-0 |
| 2018 | ALDS | Astros | Lost, 3-0 |
| 2017 | ALDS | Yankees | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2016 | World Series | Cubs | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2016 | ALCS | Blue Jays | Won, 4-1 |
| 2016 | ALDS | Red Sox | Won, 3-0 |
| 2013 | ALWC | Rays | Lost, 1-0 |
| 2007 | ALCS | Red Sox | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2007 | ALDS | Yankees | Won, 3-1 |
| 2001 | ALDS | Mariners | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1999 | ALDS | Red Sox | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1998 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1998 | ALDS | Red Sox | Won, 3-1 |
| 1997 | World Series | Florida Marlins | Lost, 4-3 |
| 1997 | ALCS | Orioles | Won, 4-2 |
| 1997 | ALDS | Yankees | Won, 3-2 |
| 1996 | ALDS | Orioles | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1995 | World Series | Braves | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1995 | ALCS | Mariners | Won, 4-2 |
| 1995 | ALDS | Red Sox | Won, 3-0 |
| 1954 | World Series | New York Giants | Lost, 4-0 |
| 1948 | World Series | Boston Braves | Won, 4-2 |
| 1920 | World Series | Brooklyn Robins | Won, 5-2 |
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