MLB Playoffs Articles - Page 22

There is only a week left of MLB’s regular season, yet 11 National League teams are still in the hunt for a postseason berth. There is even currently a tie for the final Wild Card spot. So with postseason baseball starting on Sept. 30, how does the NL playoff picture stack up? National League divisional […]

There is just a week of MLB regular-season action left, and drama is really heating up about which baseball teams will make the postseason, especially in the American League. Currently, there is a tie for the final Wild Card spot. Additionally, teams that looked like shoo-ins to win their respective divisions are no longer safe. […]

Saturday’s contest between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals was a disaster for the team that resides in Queens. But the game could have been even more devastating if not for the performance that starting pitcher Nolan McLean turned in. After surrendering two runs over his first two innings of work, McLean settled down […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back for the final time in the regular season with the postseason just a week away. There are two tight Wild Card races and multiple division races heating up as September winds down. The New York Mets are out of a playoff spot for the first time since April, […]

The Cleveland Guardians are on an amazing nine-game win streak, as the club is making a strong push for the playoffs. Simultaneously, the Detroit Tigers have been on the struggle bus in recent weeks, opening up a window for Cleveland to potentially surpass them in the AL Central. With just eight games remaining in the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in a strong position ahead of the MLB Playoffs as they hold a 3.0 game lead in the AL East. However, it appears the pitching rotation is taking a hit in a crucial part of the regular season, after the club made an injury decision on Chris Bassitt. Reports indicate […]

On Friday, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw partially called it quits after finishing his final regular-season start. This comes after he announced he will be retiring after the end of this season, following a nearly 20-year career with the Dodgers. The Dodgers defeated the SF Giants 6-3. A game in which Kershaw finished with six strikeouts […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are making a late-season pitching adjustment that could shape the outcome of their 2025 campaign. Following a blowout loss to the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, manager John Schneider announced that Jose Berrios will move to the bullpen for the remainder of the regular season. The decision reflects both urgency […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the MLB Playoffs with a 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, there is no denying that the team is on a quest to win a second straight World Series title. With the Dodgers’ win coming on Clayton Kershaw’s last home start, with the star pitcher retiring at the […]

The Detroit Tigers found themselves down 6-0 early in the contest against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. With the team struggling recently and the MLB Playoffs right around the corner, it appears some fans are hitting the panic button. Numerous fans jumped on social media, pointing out that the Tigers could be on the verge […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are within reach of the postseason. No matter how much of a difficult road may lie ahead, they can still clinch. On Friday, the Blue Jays can lock up their spot with a win over the Kansas City Royals on the road, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Furthermore, Toronto will be […]

The Texas Rangers are one of five teams in contention for the three American League Wild Card spots. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has found some new energy while helping his team get back into the hunt. While injuries took some wind out of Texas’ sails, Jacob deGrom leads a talented starting rotation. If Adolis Garcia […]

The Chicago Cubs have locked in a 2025 postseason berth, and they may already have a secret weapon in waiting. Veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton, still an elite MLB base stealer, is playoff-eligible and sharpening his game with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs just in time for October. Hamilton’s value has never been tied to power or […]

On paper, the Cleveland Guardians have a roster built for playoff success. With Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan leading the offense and Tanner Bibee at the top of the rotation, they have a chance to be elite. However, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has had to deal with drama in the latter half of the season. […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to clinch a playoff spot this week. While Boston’s dream scenario could see the team getting everything it wants, the alternative could be very bad. Currently, the Red Sox are tied with the Seattle Mariners for the second wild card spot. They likely will make the 2025 MLB Playoffs. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are riding high right now, and things look better than ever. Now, it’s time to do more. After the Phillies clinched the National League East, there are bigger aspirations. Yet, it could all go wrong. As the 2025 MLB playoffs get closer, the Phillies’ nightmare scenario could become a reality. It would […]

The Detroit Tigers have a 4.5-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. With 11 games to go, Detroit is most likely going to win its division for the first time since 2014. But even with Tarik Skubal leading the rotation, there are pitching concerns for the Tigers going into the postseason. What […]

The Milwaukee Brewers currently have the best record in baseball. Overall, things are looking good in Milwaukee. The Brewers are chasing records and have a chance to win the top seed in the National League. Despite all that, things can still go horrifically wrong. The Brewers’ nightmare scenario could become a reality if they let their foot […]

The New York Yankees are in a good place to win the AL Wild Card. Currently, they have a two-game lead over the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card standings. Also, the Yankees are not to be counted out as World Series contenders. With the stakes high and the season wrapping up, the Yankees […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to make a run in the 2025 MLB playoffs and win their 10th title in franchise history. After the Red Sox had another walk-off win, there is hope that the team can make a big run. But what is the Red Sox’s dream scenario for the rest of the […]

The northside of Chicago is roaring following the Cubs’ clinching a Playoff spot. After defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Wednesday, the Cubs will play in October for the first time since 2020. A moment that was indeed special for everyone involved, but especially true for OF Ian Happ. In 2017, Happ joined the Cubs […]

With the Chicago Cubs ending their playoff drought and making the postseason after an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, there is no doubt that the team celebrated, as it had not since the last time they played meaningful baseball in 2020. As the Cubs celebrated with champagne after Wednesday’s victory, there could be some […]

2025 cannot be viewed as anything other than a successful year for the Toronto Blue Jays. There weren’t too many high expectations for them coming into the 2025 season after a lot of their core players underperformed last year, but they have managed to play much better this season — even looking the part of […]

The Chicago Cubs are playoff-bound for the first time since 2020, and pitcher Shota Imanaga has suddenly become one of the faces of their postseason push. Following Chicago’s 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, the clubhouse celebration took an unexpected turn — and went viral. The moment came during the Cubs’ celebration after clinching […]

Unlike the American League, where no team has clinched playoff spot yet, the National League playoff picture is already somewhat clear. In fact, three teams have already clinched postseason berths. So, with less than two weeks left in the regular season, how do the standings line up in the NL? National League divisional leaders Milwaukee […]

There are less than two weeks left in MLB’s regular season. Teams are vying for the final available slots in the postseason, and there has even been some movement near the top of the standings as of recent. Nobody has technically clinched a postseason birth in the American League yet. So, who is in the […]

The New York Yankees are a few wins away from securing their spot in the American League playoffs. Aaron Boone has already started his postseason preparation, the pressure is on. New York suffered an embarrassing loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series. Aaron Judge and Co. have plenty of motivation to […]

On Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the NL East in a comeback victory over the L.A. Dodgers. As they look to the playoffs, they have all the necessities needed to go far. They got a solid core at the plate with Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Alec Bohm. While they can certainly swing […]

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League East for the second straight year with Monday’s 6-5 10-inning victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. All-Star Bryce Harper was happy with the accomplishment but made sure to keep the ultimate prize in mind. Harper’s outlook included an understanding of the Phillies’ past misses as well as a […]

Saturday was a night that captured everything about this Milwaukee Brewers team. Hours after clinching the first playoff berth of the 2025 MLB season courtesy of the Mets’ 3-2 loss to Texas, the Brewers showed why they’ve earned the league’s best record. Trailing the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1, they clawed their way back, tied the […]

As the Boston Red Sox continue their grind toward the MLB postseason, manager Alex Cora issued a firm reminder to his players to stay grounded. Cora’s playoff message came just hours before Game 2 of a pivotal three game series against the New York Yankees, following a 4-1 loss in the opener. Boston has hit […]

On Friday, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Angels courtesy of a big homer by catcher Mitch Garver. He broke a 1-1 tie in the 7th inning with a home run. As a result, the Mariners are locked in a tie with the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West at 80-68. […]

Things are looking up after the Texas Rangers swept the Milwaukee Brewers, and they are now two games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final AL Wild Card spot. Now, there is a chance that they can make a run. The Rangers’ wildcard hopes and division title hopes are alive. Ultimately, that means what looked […]

It is the middle of September, and things have become urgent for the Houston Astros. Now, they need to figure it out. With the American League West on the line, there is work to do. All the Astros players must do what it takes to win the AL West over the Seattle Mariners. Significantly, the […]

The Seattle Mariners just accomplished some history in a walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels. Now, they are tied with the Houston Astros in the AL West race. Yes, the Mariners’ division title hopes are alive. Many Mariners players have come alive this month and are doing everything they can to ensure October baseball […]

The San Francisco Giants are in the middle of the NL Wild Card race, trailing the New York Mets by 1.5 games for the final spot. Additionally, they are tied with the Cincinnati Reds. While some believe the Giants will fail, there is still a chance they can make it as the last NL Wild […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on their way to another appearance in the MLB playoffs and potentially another division title. Mookie Betts has been exceptional in recent action as he continues to pummel the baseball. Likewise, Shohei Ohtani continues to break baseball records and has remained the best hitter in baseball. Although these megastars, along […]

The New York Yankees are clinging onto a playoff berth, and have been in second place for a couple of months. However, some believe the Yankees are doomed in their hunt for another title as the MLB playoffs creep closer. Aaron Judge continues to break franchise records, but he cannot do it alone. No, there […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently the best team in baseball. Although the Brewers endured a sweep by the Texas Rangers, they still have the best path in the MLB playoffs. Christian Yelich will lead the charge. However, there are three Brewers players to watch who could play a major role in October. Milwaukee currently has […]