MLB playoff Picture: Wild Card Races Heat Up as Postseason Brackets Take Shape
As of September 24, 2025, several MLB division titles have been secured, but the fight for the remaining postseason spots is intensifying. The Toronto Blue Jays (90-67) have clinched a postseason berth in the American League, leading the New York yankees (89-68) by one game. The Boston Red Sox (86-71) trail by four games. In the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians (85-72) and Detroit Tigers (85-72) are tied, with Cleveland holding the head-to-head tiebreaker. The Seattle Mariners (88-69) have clinched a postseason berth in the AL West,leading the Houston Astros (84-73) by four games.
The stakes are high as teams battle for the coveted Wild Card spots, which will determine who advances to the postseason bracket. The current AL Wild Card standings feature the Yankees and Mariners in favorable positions, but the Red sox, Guardians, and tigers are all within striking distance.In the National League,the Philadelphia phillies (92-65) have clinched the NL East title,while the Milwaukee Brewers (95-63) have secured the NL Central crown. The Los Angeles Dodgers (88-69) have clinched a postseason berth in the NL west, with the San Diego Padres (87-71) one game behind.
Current MLB Playoff Bracket Projection (as of September 24, 2025):
American League
* Division Winners: Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Guardians (tiebreaker TBD), Seattle Mariners
* Wild Card: New York Yankees, Second Wild Card TBD (Red Sox, Tigers)
national League
* Division Winners: Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers
* Wild Card: San Diego Padres, Second Wild Card TBD (Chicago Cubs)
Looking Ahead:
The final weeks of the regular season will be crucial as teams jockey for position. The Yankees and Mariners appear well-positioned for the playoffs, but the competition for the remaining Wild card spots in both leagues promises to be fierce.Experts predict a tight finish in the AL Central, with the Guardians and Tigers potentially needing to play a tiebreaker game to determine the division winner. The cubs remain a threat for the final NL Wild Card spot. The MLB playoffs are scheduled to begin October 8,2025.
