2025 MLB Playoff Picture, Bracket Heading into Final Weekend of the Season

We’ve reached the stretch run of the MLB season, and clubs are locking in on postseason baseball with the World Series in sight. Take a look at the teams who are favorites to win the World Series.

Here’s a breakdown of how the playoffs would look if the season ended the morning of September 26, 2025.

2025 MLB Playoff Picture

Who has clinched a playoff spot?

Blue Jays
Brewers
Cubs
Dodgers
Mariners
Padres
Phillies
Yankees

Division and Wild Card Races

AL East: Yankees & Blue Jays are tied with Blue Jays holding the tiebreaker
AL Central: Guardians & Tigers are tied with Guardians holding the tie-breaker
AL Wild Card: Tigers are up on Astros by 1 game for the final spot
NL Wild Card: Mets are up on Reds by 1 game and Diamondbacks by 2 games for the final spot

2025 MLB Playoff Picture

The first three seeds in each league are division winners. The next three are wild-card teams.

American League

In the hunt:

Houston Astros (85-74) 1 GB

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