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Mets Cling to Final NL Wild Card as Mariners Seize AL West Lead in Stretch Run

Late-September leverage now hinges on tiebreakers and bullpen reliability across the contenders.

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Sep 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) exits the game during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • New York sits at 79-74 in the last NL Wild Card spot after taking two of three from the Padres, with manager Carlos Mendoza urging a strong finish and bullpen instability persisting despite the additions of Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers and Gregory Soto.
  • The Mets open their final home series against the Nationals after creating a two-game cushion on the Diamondbacks and Reds, with the Giants also lurking three games back.
  • Seattle opened its showdown in Houston with a 4-0 win on four solo homers to move to 85-69, taking sole possession of the AL West and needing one more victory this weekend to secure the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Astros.
  • Cleveland’s September surge continued with a sweep of Detroit, pushing the Guardians to 81-71 and within 1.5 games of an AL Wild Card while the Tigers’ division lead tightened after losing six of seven.
  • San Diego is solidifying October bullpen roles, with Robert Suarez closing and Mason Miller deployed in top leverage after striking out Juan Soto and Pete Alonso in a key spot; meanwhile, Baltimore’s Trevor Rogers lowered his ERA to 1.35 with six scoreless frames in a 4-2 win over the Yankees.