2025 MLB Postseason Preview: Examining League Standings, Predictions, and Odds as the AL West intensifies and Wild Card races become confusing
MLB Race Heats Up as Postseason Berths are Secured
The 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) regular season is nearing its end, with only 1.5 weeks remaining. In the National League (NL), the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies have clinched their respective division titles, while the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, and Arizona Diamondbacks are making September pushes to secure news spots in the postseason.
The Brewers, with a record of 93 wins and 59 losses, are the first team to clinch a postseason berth. They lead the NL Central, aiming to capture another division crown. The Phillies, with a record of 91 wins and 62 losses, have clinched the division in the NL East. The San Diego Padres and New York Mets hold the other two NL movies spots.
In the American League (AL), the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the way in the NL West with a record of 85 wins and 67 losses. The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros are neck-and-neck in the AL West, fighting for the title. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are likely mlb scores contenders, with the Red Sox currently holding a wild card spot with a record of 83 wins and 69 losses. The Cleveland Guardians, with a record of 80 wins and 71 losses, are also in the mix.
The Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays lead the AL Central and East, respectively. The Tigers have the seventh-best odds to win the 2025 World Series at +850, according to Caesars, while the Blue Jays have the fifth-best odds at +750. The Chicago Cubs, with a record of 88 wins and 64 losses, have the best odds to win the World Series at +1400, according to Caesars.
The New York Mets have a record of 78 wins and 74 losses, currently holding a wild card spot in the NL. They have the eleventh-best odds to win the 2025 World Series at +1800, according to Caesars. The Seattle Mariners have a record of 83 wins and 69 losses, currently holding a wild card spot in the AL, and have the sixth-best odds to win the World Series at +825, according to Caesars.
The 2025 MLB postseason is set to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 30. In the postseason, the top two division winners in each league receive first-round byes. The remaining teams will face off in a wild card series to determine the final four teams to advance to the Division Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, with a record of 85 wins and 67 losses, have the highest chances to win the 2025 World Series based on the current Caesars odds, as they are the favorites and attract the most bets and money, with strong team performance and public backing. The Milwaukee Brewers, with a record of 93 wins and 59 losses, have the fourth-best odds to win the World Series at +600, according to Caesars.
As the season winds down, teams are fighting to secure their spots in the postseason. With only a few weeks left, it's anyone's game as to who will come out on top and be crowned the 2025 World Series champions.
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