The 2025 MLB season is coming down to its final weekend, with multiple teams fighting for playoff spots. The Detroit Tigers and New York Mets are two of the most critical matchups, each vying for a wild card spot or division title.
Detroit’s chances at winning the AL Central title hang in the balance, as they trail Cleveland by 9 1/2 games. However, snapping an eight-game losing streak against Cleveland gave them hope, and now they face off against Boston, who need only one victory to secure a playoff berth.
Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds are trying to win their third NL wild card spot, trailing just behind the Mets by one game. The Brewers aim for the top seed in the NL with homefield advantage through the World Series.
Other crucial matchups include Tampa Bay and Toronto, Baltimore and New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians, Miami Marlins and New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners.
These final games will determine not only playoff spots but also seeding, tiebreakers, and potential home-field advantages. Several teams are fighting to secure a spot in the postseason, making this a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 season.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2025/09/26/mlb-schedule-playoff-picture-standings-tiebreaker-scenarios/86361655007