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The 2025 MLB regular season is entering its final stretch, and with just days left before the last pitch on Sunday, September 28, the playoff picture is as thrilling as it gets. Some teams have already clinched their postseason spots, while others are locked in nail-biting battles for both division crowns and wild-card berths. The drama is building, and fans everywhere are refreshing standings by the hour.
And while we break down the intensity of the final week, don’t forget to gear up for October baseball by checking out the latest officially licensed gear at Pro Merch’s MLB collection—your one-stop shop for jerseys, caps, and fan essentials to rep your team heading into the postseason.
American League: Wild-Card and Division Drama
The Wild-Card Race
The AL wild-card chase is shaping up to be a photo finish.
- Toronto Blue Jays: Already clinched a playoff spot and in strong position.
- Seattle Mariners: Well-positioned, but not quite secure yet.
- New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Guardians: Locked in a tense, three-team showdown with every game carrying massive weight.
- Houston Astros: Still fighting to crash the party. Not only do they have a chance to snag a wild-card spot, but if the Mariners stumble, Houston could sneak back into the AL West title hunt.
With so many teams still alive, the scoreboard watching across the league will be fierce.
AL Central Showdown
The Detroit Tigers are living through what could be remembered as one of the most stunning collapses in recent baseball history. After controlling the AL Central for most of the season, their slide has opened the door for the Cleveland Guardians, who trail by just one game. The two clubs face off in a high-stakes series this week—likely deciding who wears the crown and who scrambles for a wild-card ticket.
AL East Tension
While the Toronto Blue Jays are celebrating their clinched berth, the division title is still up for grabs. The Yankees remain within striking distance, and seeding could be crucial when the dust settles.
National League: Chaos on the Horizon
The Wild-Card Picture
The NL race is equally unpredictable.
- Chicago Cubs: Already secured one of the three wild-card berths.
- New York Mets: A late-season slide has put their spot in jeopardy.
- Cincinnati Reds: Suddenly back in contention, fueled by strong September play.
- Arizona Diamondbacks & San Francisco Giants: Both clubs remain in striking distance and could ride a hot week into October.
Every inning matters as these four teams fight to extend their seasons.
Divisional Outlook
- NL Central: The Milwaukee Brewers have wrapped up the division title.
- NL East: The Philadelphia Phillies are officially crowned champs.
- NL West: The Los Angeles Dodgers remain in command, but their focus now shifts to securing seeding and home-field advantage.
Key Storylines to Watch
- Home-Field Advantage: Clinched teams like the Blue Jays, Brewers, Phillies, and Dodgers are laser-focused on locking up top seeds. The top two seeds in each league earn a coveted first-round bye.
- No More Game 163s: Since MLB eliminated one-game tiebreakers in 2022, postseason entry will be decided by head-to-head matchups and statistical formulas, meaning every earlier win and loss matters.
- Wild-Card Wildness: With several teams essentially playing for survival, the final week could deliver shocking upsets. Clubs with nothing to lose often play spoiler, and that unpredictability keeps fans glued to every pitch.
Gear Up for October with Pro Merch
As the playoff race intensifies, fans are already thinking ahead to October baseball. Whether you’re rooting for a powerhouse like the Dodgers or Phillies, or hoping your Yankees, Guardians, or Mets claw their way into the postseason, it’s the perfect time to show your team pride.
Explore the full lineup of MLB products, caps, hoodies, and playoff gear at Pro Merch’s MLB shop. With new arrivals and postseason collections on the way, Pro Merch has everything you need to represent your favorite franchise when the stakes are highest.
Final Pitch
The last week of the 2025 MLB season has all the ingredients for a legendary finish: collapsing contenders, surging underdogs, and division titles hanging in the balance. No matter how the standings shake out, October baseball promises drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments.
Stay tuned, stay loud, and stay ready—because playoff baseball is almost here. And don’t forget to hit up Pro Merch to grab the gear that will carry you from the final week of the regular season into the heart of the postseason.