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Right now, there are three clubs in the news for all the wrong reasons: the Mets, Astros and Tigers. The teams are in the midst of a spectacular drop in the standings.
And for the Mets, who have a payroll of $340 million this year, it's particularly catastrophic.
As we speak, the Cincinnati Reds have the same record as the Mets. But since the Reds have the tie-breaking advantage, the Mets are behind in the standings.
Let's put it this way: if the series started today, the Mets would be out.
Tito Francona's Reds currently control their destiny, which is an absolutely fascinating outcome one week before the playoffs. It's all got to come to a head in New York, doesn't it?
And what about the Diamondbacks, who are a game behind the Mets and have the tie-breaking lead? They, too, can hope to sneak into the playoffs.
The Padres are one game away from confirming their playoff spot (it could be as early as tonight), which means there's only one spot left in the Nationals. And clearly, it's going to be hard-fought in the corners.
Let's just say it's more open in the American, where only the Blue Jays are guaranteed to make the playoffs.
The Tigers watched the Guardians lose yesterday, which means they remain one game ahead in the division. But nothing's decided yet, and the club is definitely at risk of missing the playoffs.
But even if the Guardians don't beat the Tigers in the division, the playoffs are within reach.
The fact that the Astros were wiped out by the Mariners (who now have a three-game lead and tie-breaking advantage in the West Division) means that if the playoffs started today, the Astros wouldn't be there.
No one is playing today in the American League. But for the remaining six games in 2025, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
- If the series started today…
One week from today, we'll be starting the wild-card round.
Is your MLB team in the playoff picture? More importantly, will they still be by the end of the regular season? pic.twitter.com/8cfoZCgKva
– The Athletic (@TheAthletic) September 22, 2025
- A true dynasty.
The Capitales de Québec, champions once again! https://t.co/V2ehDu5yDw
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) September 22, 2025
- Wow.
Best thing about baseball is that you can watch the game for your whole life and still see something you've never seen before. pic.twitter.com/7WY8yTb7sa
– Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) September 21, 2025
- Over four million fans at Dodger Stadium this year.
On the final home game of the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers passed the 4 million mark in attendance for the first time in franchise history.
The Dodgers wrapped up the 2025 regular season with a total attendance figure of 4,012,470, an average of 49,537 fans per game.
– Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 21, 2025
- Nate Pearson DFA by the Cubs.
Cubs Designate Nate Pearson For Assignment https://t.co/Nx9zUZ0mDT pic.twitter.com/cWwaajzRui
– MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) September 21, 2025
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