As the dog days of summer continue and the 2025 season enters the stretch run, there’s much to be decided for how the playoff field will materialize.
While we have a good idea of who will be playing in October -- the FanGraphs playoff odds have 11 teams with at least an 80 percent chance of making the postseason -- it’s less clear which teams will be winning their respective divisions . Entering Wednesday’s games, the NL West (Dodgers and Padres) and AL West (Astros and Mariners) have two teams tied at the top of the division, while two other division leaders (Phillies and Blue Jays) have a lead of five games or fewer.
With more than 40 games remaining on the schedule for each team, there’s ample time for things to change in the coming months. The question is: which players have the