With Andrew Abbott and Elly De La Cruz leading the way, the Cincinnati Reds are trying to return to the MLB playoffs for the first time in five seasons and the first time in a 162-game season since 2013. This is how things stand entering play on Sunday, Sept. 21:

Let’s familiarize ourselves with — and rate — the pitchers who could be given the baseball in the moments that matter most this postseason.

The 2025 MLB regular season is down to its final week, and here's how you know it's going to be dramatic: There are still seven playoff tickets waiting to be punched.

With star third baseman Jose Ramirez leading the way, the Cleveland Guardians are fighting their way back into the MLB playoff picture with an eight-game winning streak. This is how things stand entering play on Saturday, Sept. 20:

Even with Monday’s win, the Astros stand one-half game back of the Mariners. As a result, the Mariners would play host to a scuffling club that saw Yordan Alvarez suffer a left ankle sprain . The Yankees similarly would play host to their long-time rival Red Sox in the AL’s other best-of-three series.

Major League Baseball's 2025 regular season ends on Sunday, Sept. 28 with the postseason staring two days later.

With reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge leading the way, the New York Yankees are closing in on another trip to the MLB playoffs after falling short to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series last season. This is how things stand entering play on Sunday, Sept. 21:

The Milwaukee Brewers placed pitcher Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain, putting his availability for the playoffs in jeopardy.

Here's the latest MLB playoff picture for the Seattle Mariners and the rest of the American League. Find out the latest playoff standings.