October is here and with-it postseason baseball. Before the postseason is officially set, the field of teams must be set. Key contenders of the World Series are still fighting to sort out playoff contention and wild-card berths. Here is a review of the postseason, including details on how each team can win and players to keep an eye on.
The Detroit Tigers are 78-56 and a dominant AL Central Contender. A player to watch is Gleber Torres. He is in his first year since leaving the New York Yankees and is the premier second basemen hitting .281 at the All-Star Break.
“Torres was a cool addition to the team. He is a player I really enjoy watching and a difference maker for are team,” said sophomore Raul Saragoza.
Torres’ experience in the postseason will be valuable for the young Tiger’s team.
The New York Yankees have a chance at a wild card spot this postseason. A sneaky player to keep an eye on is Trent Grisham who is part of the Juan Soto trade. He has been saving grace for the Yankees. Grisham has had a career high 25 home runs and has raised his average 60 points compared to last season. The Yankees benefit from his pop paired with Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
A major World Series contender, The Milwaukee Brewers, enter the postseason with a record of 83-50 and the NL Central lead. A player to keep an eye on is Quinn Priester. Priester was acquired in Aprile in a trade with the Red Sox.
According to www. Nbclosangeles. Com, “… the 24- year-old Priester has become a critical starter for the MLB-leading Brewers. He’s 11-2 with a 3.44 ERA in 24 appearances (19 starts). How he fairs down the stretch could make or break the season.
Lastly, the Los Angeles Dodgers a league juggernaut and the NL West Leader with a record of 76-57. A player to watch is Andy Pages. The second-year outfielder has helped steady the team all year long with 23 homeruns and 75 RBI’s while hitting .275. Pages looks ready to roll into October.
As the 2025 MLB postseason approaches, the race for October glory is heating up. Each of the contenders brings unique talent, momentum, and aspirations for their postseason runs. From rising stars like Pages and Priester to experienced game changers like Torres and Grisham, these players could be the X-factors for their respected teams.
