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As the 2025 MLB season winds down, the playoff picture is heating up.Several teams are in prime position for postseason berths, but the races are far from decided.
MLB Playoff Races Tighten as September Begins
The MLB postseason race is in full swing, with teams battling for crucial spots in both leagues as the regular season enters its final stretch. Here’s a look at the standings entering Monday, Sept. 1.
- Milwaukee Brewers lead the NL Central at 85-53.
- Los Angeles Dodgers lead the NL West at 79-58.
- Philadelphia Phillies lead the NL East at 78-59.
- Detroit Tigers lead the AL Central at 80-58.
- Toronto blue Jays lead the AL East at 79-58.
- Houston Astros lead the AL West at 75-62.
National League Playoff Standings
Division Leaders:
- NL Central: Milwaukee brewers (85-53)
- NL West: Los angeles Dodgers (79-58)
- NL East: Philadelphia Phillies (78-59)
Wild Card Standings:
- Wild Card No. 1: Chicago Cubs (78-59)
- Wild Card No. 2: San Diego Padres (76-61)
- Wild Card No. 3: New York Mets (73-64)
Teams on the outside looking in for the National League wild card include the Cincinnati reds (69-68, 4 games back), San Francisco Giants (68-69, 5 games back), Arizona Diamondbacks (68-70, 5.5 games back), and St. Louis Cardinals (68-70, 5.5 games back).
Further down the NL wild card standings are the Miami Marlins (65-72, 8 games back), Atlanta braves (62-75, 11 games back), Pittsburgh Pirates (62-75, 11 games back), and Washington Nationals (58-79, 15 games back).
