MLB 2025 Season Wrap-Up: Records, Highlights & Playoff Picture
The 2025 MLB regular season ran from March 27 to September 28, culminating in a thrilling finish and setting the stage for the postseason.
Final Standings & Postseason Setup
- American League:
• East: Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees both finished 94–68, with Toronto taking the division lead.
• Central: Cleveland Guardians claimed the division. Detroit Tigers earned a Wild Card spot.
• West: Seattle Mariners clinched the division. - National League:
• East: Philadelphia Phillies won NL East.
• Central: Milwaukee Brewers took the division.
• West: Los Angeles Dodgers captured NL West. - Wild Cards:
• AL: Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers
• NL: Cubs, Padres, Reds
The postseason began with Wild Card Series on 30 September 2025.
Season Highlights & Notable Storylines
- AL Batting Champion: Aaron Judge secured the 2025 American League batting title with a .331 average, adding offensive dominance to his profile.
- Tokyo Series Opener: The season’s first games were played in Japan as part of the MLB Tokyo Series — Dodgers vs. Cubs at the Tokyo Dome.
- All-Star Game drama: The 95th All-Star Game at Truist Park ended tied 6–6, triggering the swing-off tiebreaker for the first time. The National League claimed the win, and Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs in the tiebreaker to earn MVP.
- Mets’ playoff collapse: New York fell short in dramatic fashion, losing 4–0 to the Marlins in the final game of the regular season, eliminating them from postseason contention despite high expectations.
- Seattle’s drought ends: The Mariners clinched their first AL West title since 2001, reigniting excitement in their fanbase.
What to Watch in the Postseason & Beyond
- Can division winners carry momentum past the Wild Card round?
- Which underdog will break through (“Cinderella” teams)?
- How will arms and bullpen depth be tested under playoff pressure?
- Will Judge’s performance boost MVP conversations further?
- Which roster moves will teams make in the offseason based on 2025 performance?
