Sat Sep 20 05:00:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The 2025 MLB regular season is nearing its end, and the playoff picture is becoming clearer. The Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs have already secured postseason berths. In the National League, the Dodgers and Padres are battling for the NL West title, while the Mets, Giants, Reds, and Diamondbacks are vying for wild card spots. In the American League, the Mariners and Astros are competing for the AL West title, with the Yankees, Red Sox, and Guardians in the wild card race. The Blue Jays and Tigers lead the AL East and Central, respectively. The MLB postseason will begin on September 30th. Currently, the projected playoff matchups are: AL – Blue Jays & Tigers (byes), Astros vs. Red Sox, Yankees vs. Mariners; NL – Brewers & Phillies (byes), Dodgers vs. Mets, Cubs vs. Padres.

**News Article:**

**MLB Playoff Picture Taking Shape as Regular Season Winds Down**

**NEW YORK -** With just over a week remaining in the 2025 MLB regular season, the playoff landscape is rapidly solidifying, promising an exciting postseason run. The Milwaukee Brewers were the first team to clinch a playoff spot, followed shortly by the Philadelphia Phillies, who also secured the NL East title. The Chicago Cubs joined the playoff bound teams on Wednesday.

In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers are currently leading the NL West, facing a challenge from the San Diego Padres for the division crown. The New York Mets are also in a Wild Card position, while the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, and Arizona Diamondbacks are all making late-season pushes for contention.

The American League sees a tight race in the AL West, with the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros battling for the division title. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox currently hold the AL Wild Card spots, but the Cleveland Guardians are surging late in the season, looking to steal a spot. The Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays lead the AL Central and East, respectively.

This year’s MLB playoffs feature 12 teams – the winners of each of the six divisions and the three teams with the best remaining records. The top two division winners in each league receive a first-round bye, advancing directly to the Division Series.

Currently, SportsLine projects the following Wild Card matchups if the season ended today:

**American League:**
* #3 Houston Astros vs. #6 Boston Red Sox
* #4 New York Yankees vs. #5 Seattle Mariners
* Top 2 Seeds: Blue Jays and Tigers

**National League:**
* #3 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. #6 New York Mets
* #4 Chicago Cubs vs. #5 San Diego Padres
* Top 2 Seeds: Brewers and Phillies

The 2025 MLB Postseason is set to begin on Tuesday, September 30th. Baseball fans should contact their TV provider to ensure they have access to all the playoff action.

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