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As the 2025 MLB season nears its end, AL teams prepare for a crucial final week with playoff spots on the line, while key NL series, including Brewers vs. Padres and a star-studded NL East matchup, highlight the postseason race and player battles.
The New York Yankees have crashed and burned, losing five in a row and falling under .500 for the season, while the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays continue to battle for the AL East crown. The Seattle Mariners are making a push for the wild card spot, just half a game behind the Blue Jays. The Houston Astros are hanging in the AL West race, but face tough upcoming games against the Mariners and Red Sox. The Blue Jays have lost ground in the wild card race, while the Mariners are looking to overtake them. The Boston Red Sox are struggling and could be buried with a rough showing against the Astros. The Minnesota Twins are pulling away in the AL Central, while the Texas Rangers maintain their lead in the AL West.