MLB Postseason Races Heat Up with AL Wild Card Contenders Battling Down Stretch

The 2025 Major League Baseball postseason race remains highly unpredictable with no American League teams having clinched a playoff spot yet, as teams like the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians have surged back into contention. The AL West division is particularly competitive, with the Seattle Mariners overtaking the Houston Astros, and all three teams set to play each other in crucial matchups, while the Boston Red Sox's hold on the Wild Card spot has weakened. In the National League, the Dodgers have slipped to a Wild Card position after struggling late in the season, while the Padres and Diamondbacks are also in the postseason mix. The expanded postseason format has increased the drama in September but also made it harder for the best teams to be rewarded. The Mariners' strong performance, including a 10-game winning streak and standout player Cal Raleigh, highlights the intensity of the current playoff chase. With about two weeks left in the regular season, the race for playoff seeding and Wild Card spots promises to remain thrilling across both leagues.