With the 2025 MLB season reaching its final month, the playoff chase is intensifying, and storylines are unfolding across the league.
Teams are battling for division titles, wild card spots, and momentum into October.
In the National League (NL), the Milwaukee Brewers have been the best team in baseball and the hottest as of late. A 14-game winning streak occurring in August places them in firm control of the NL Central.
On the other hand, in the American League (AL), the division leaders have faced more competition. The Detroit Tigers are surging to a breakout season and are atop the AL Central, led by CY Young favorite Tarik Skubal. The AL East is the most competitive division in baseball, as the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees are all within three games of each other. They will all face each other in this final stretch.
On the player side, the season has been marked by many record-breaking achievements.
Cal Raleigh, a catcher for the Seattle Mariners, is leading the league in home runs with 51 currently. Los Angeles’ favorite Shohei Ohtani is having another remarkable season with 46 home runs (3rd in MLB), 125 runs (1st in MLB), and a .610% slugging percentage, all while helping the Dodgers in the pitching department.
Passionate Dodger fan Amado Machorro-Burn reflects on the Dodgers’ season so far: “It has been a rocky few weeks as of recently, but I am still very confident in our roster and making it to the playoffs and hopefully becoming back-to-back World Series champions.”
Many young stars are emerging, offering fans a glimpse into the future of the league.
Nick Kurtz has emerged as a leading candidate for the AL Rookie of the Year award, highlighted by a historic six hits, eight Runs Batted In (RBI), and a home run. Roman Anthony, who has been barely called up for three months, has made an instant impact for the Red Sox.
The trade deadline featured several blockbuster deals that bolstered the rosters for many teams and reshaped the playoff landscape.
Arguably, the biggest splash was made by the San Diego Padres by acquiring Mason Miller and J.P. Sears from the Athletics for basically the Padres’ future. Carlos Correa’s surprise return to the Astros added both sentiment and star power to Houston’s hopeful postseason push.
Senior Varsity Outfielder Luke Ibara ‘26 had this to say about the absurd trade deadline: “This was amazing to see for baseball. Moves like these show how serious teams like the Padres and Astros are about chasing a title.”
As the season winds down, every game means more than ever before. With tight divisional battles, MVP-caliber performances, and playoff spots on the line, September promises to feature some of the most exciting baseball of the year.
The stage is set for a thrilling finish to what has already been a historic MLB season
