As the MLB season approaches its final stretch, teams are intensifying their efforts to secure a spot in the postseason, with the coveted World Series now in sight. In this article, we will analyze the current landscape of the 2025 MLB playoffs and identify the favorites to clinch the championship title.
As of September 26, 2025, several teams have successfully clinched their playoff spots. Here’s a detailed look at the teams that have made it to the postseason:
Toronto Blue Jays Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers Seattle Mariners San Diego Padres Philadelphia Phillies New York YankeesThe playoff race is heating up, particularly in the division and wild card standings:
AL East: The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are currently tied, with the Blue Jays holding the tiebreaker advantage. AL Central: The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers are also tied, with the Guardians having the tie-breaker edge. AL Wild Card: The Tigers are leading the pack, holding a slim 1-game lead over the Houston Astros for the final wild card position. NL Wild Card: The New York Mets are currently 1 game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds and 2 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks.The playoff structure comprises the first three seeds in each league, which are the division winners, followed by three wild card teams. Here’s how the seeds are shaping up:
In the hunt: Houston Astros (85-74) - 1 GB
In the hunt: Cincinnati Reds (81-78) - 1 GB, Arizona Diamondbacks (80-79) - 2 GB
* Clinched playoffs
Clinched division
* Clinched wild card
The playoff bracket is taking shape, with the first and second seeds in each league receiving byes to automatically advance to the divisional round. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the playoff bracket:
For the latest updates and detailed standings on the MLB playoffs, be sure to check out our ongoing coverage. What are your thoughts on the current playoff picture and your team's chances of winning the World Series?
