Heading into the Final Week of the 2025 MLB Regular Season

The 2025 MLB regular season is down to its final week and the drama is palpable as seven playoff spots are still up for grabs. After five teams have already clinched their postseason berths, another 15 teams remain technically in contention. Excitement is building with three teams just 3.0 games away from the National League's third wild-card spot, while all American League division titles remain undecided.

AL Central Showdown

The hottest race is in the AL Central, where the Detroit Tigers' once comfortable 10-game lead on September 3 has evaporated to just 1.0 game thanks to their recent slump and a stunning 10-game winning streak by the Cleveland Guardians. This week’s three-game series between the Tigers and Guardians in Cleveland is a must-watch, as the Tigers need to win all three games to secure their tiebreaker.

Current Standings Recap

Here’s a brief overview of where each team stands as they approach the finishing line:

• 30. Colorado Rockies (43-113)
• 29. Minnesota Twins (67-89)
• 28. Pittsburgh Pirates (67-89)
• 27. Washington Nationals (64-92)
• 26. Los Angeles Angels (70-86)
• 25. Chicago White Sox (58-98)
• 24. Baltimore Orioles (73-83)
• 23. Tampa Bay Rays (76-80)
• 22. St. Louis Cardinals (76-80)
• 21. Atlanta Braves (73-83)
• 20. Miami Marlins (76-80)
• 19. Athletics (73-83)
• 18. Kansas City Royals (78-78)
• 17. Texas Rangers (79-77)

Notable Performers

The Seattle Mariners have remained in the playoff hunt with a resounding performance, winning 30 of their last 47 games since the trade deadline. Star catcher Cal Raleigh is enjoying a remarkable season, breaking records previously held by legends Mickey Mantle and Ken Griffey Jr.

Meanwhile, the New York Yankees continue to flex their muscle with both Aaron Judge and pitcher Max Fried bringing firepower to the mound. The Chicago Cubs, after a streak of wins, finally secured their first postseason appearance since 2020, although they need to stabilize as the playoffs draw near.

The Final Week

As the regular season culminates, fans can expect exhilarating matchups across the league with potential postseason implications. The stakes have never been higher as teams scramble to solidify their playoff positions, heightening the anticipation for the upcoming postseason.