The Guardians enter their final road series of the season — after sweeping the Tigers in Detroit — in the thick of the playoff race as the regular season enters its final two weeks. A 4-0 Cleveland win on Wednesday,

Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Tuesday, Sept. 16, along with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Wednesday, Sept. 17.

After four seasons ending in either abject failure or mediocrity, the Chicago Cubs are back in the playoffs. The Cubs recorded their 88th win Sept. 17, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-4, at PNC Park to become the second club from the National League Central to qualify for the playoffs.

Adam Frazier hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat Seattle 7-5 to snap the Mariners' 10-game winning streak.

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The 2025 MLB Playoffs are around the corner. While they are the best team right now, the Brewers' nightmare scenario could end it all.

Complete team stats and game leaders for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB game from September 17, 2025 on ESPN.

Philadelphia Phillies (91-61, first in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (84-67, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jes