The 2025 MLB regular season is down to its final week, and the playoff picture is becoming clearer, but plenty of drama remains! Several teams have already clinched their spots, while others are fighting tooth and nail for a chance to compete for the World Series.
Who's Clinched a Spot?
So far, the Milwaukee Brewers (at least NL Wild Card), Philadelphia Phillies (NL East Division), Chicago Cubs (NL Wild Card), Los Angeles Dodgers (at least NL Wild Card) and Toronto Blue Jays (at least AL Wild Card) have secured their places in the postseason.
Key Division Battles to Watch
- NL West: The Dodgers are trying to hold off the Padres to clinch the division crown.
- AL West: A fierce battle between the Mariners and Astros. The loser likely falls into a Wild Card spot.
- AL Central: The Tigers are barely clinging to their lead, with the Guardians surging.
- AL East: The Blue Jays have a slim lead over the Yankees.
Wild Card Races Intensify
In the National League, the Padres and Mets currently hold Wild Card spots, but the Giants, Reds, and Diamondbacks are making a strong push. Over in the American League, the Yankees and Red Sox are in Wild Card position, but the Guardians are charging hard.
Magic Numbers to Watch
Here are some key magic numbers for teams trying to clinch their division or a playoff berth:
- Brewers: 1 to win NL Central (vs. Cubs)
- Dodgers: 3 to win NL West (vs. Padres)
- Blue Jays: 4 to win AL East (vs. Yankees)
- Mariners: 5 to win AL West (vs. Astros)
- Tigers: 6 to win AL Central (vs. Guardians)
- Padres: 3 to clinch at least NL wild card (vs. Reds)
- Yankees: 4 to clinch at least AL wild card (vs. Guardians)
- Mariners: 4 to clinch at least AL wild card (vs. Guardians)
- Red Sox: 5 to clinch at least AL wild card (vs. Guardians)
- Tigers: 6 to clinch at least AL wild card (vs. Guardians)
- Astros: 7 to clinch at least AL wild card (vs. Guardians)
- Mets: 7 to clinch at least NL wild card (vs. Reds)
With 12 playoff berths available, the competition is fierce. The top two division winners in each league get a first-round bye, adding even more importance to these final games. Get ready for an exciting finish to the 2025 MLB regular season!