September Commencement for 2025 MLB Rankings, Edition 25: Dodgers and Tigers suffer losses to kick off the month

MLB Roundup: September Surges and Sagas

In the world of Major League Baseball, the final stretch of the 2025 regular season is proving to be a rollercoaster ride for many teams. Here's a roundup of some of the most notable developments from the past week.

Washington Nationals are on a roll, improving their record to 58-84 after a successful run against the Marlins and the Cubs. Nasim Nuñez contributed four RBI in a win over Miami, while Josh Bell delivered a crucial three-run homer in the Sunday game.

Colorado Rockies are seeing a surge in crowd attendance, hinting at the potential of this franchise becoming one of the National League's best if they can build a winning team. However, their record currently stands at 41-93, having won just one game this week.

Tampa Bay Rays have experienced a slump, losing three games in a row to the Guardians after their seven-game winning streak. Despite this, the team is still holding strong, sitting at 74-71.

Kansas City Royals are making a push for the playoffs, currently at 73-70 and just two games behind the Mariners for the final spot. Bobby Witt Jr. missed Sunday's game due to a back issue but has not been placed on the injured list.

Atlanta Braves are struggling, 12 games out of the playoffs and heading towards a 90-loss season. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles are starting September on the right foot, sweeping the Padres and taking two of three from the Dodgers.

San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds are tied for the last playoff spot, both teams battling it out to secure a place in the post-season. Matt Chapman of the Giants was suspended for a scrap early in a series against the Rockies, but he appealed the ban and managed to hit two homers during the appeal.

Milwaukee Brewers hold the top position in the MLB Power Rankings following the last week of the regular season.

Los Angeles Angels and the Miami Marlins are both struggling, with records of 66-78 and 66-77 respectively. However, the Marlins still hold a two-game lead over the Braves in the standings.

St Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras will serve a four-game suspension. Meanwhile, Chicago White Sox are struggling, having not only blown their 2024 record out of the water but also showing signs of losing fewer than 100 games this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks have had a successful homestand, taking two of three from both the Rangers and the Red Sox. Corbin Carroll has been a standout player, posting a .982 OPS and 24 RBI since the beginning of August.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes put on a stellar performance, shutting out the Dodgers in six innings and lowering his career ERA to 1.97 in 52 starts.

Shortstop Otto Lopez of the Miami Marlins had a standout game, hitting two homers and knocking in four runs in the Sunday win over Philadelphia. Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays has had an impressive season, hitting 40 homers and recording 103 RBI in his age-22 season.

Colson Montgomery of the Chicago White Sox has been making waves since joining the big club, while Kyle Freeland of the Colorado Rockies found himself in a scrap early in a series against the Giants.

Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins has clinched a 30-homer season, and Jo Adell of the Los Angeles Angels has racked up 35 homers and 94 RBI this season.

Cole Ragans of the Kansas City Royals has begun his rehab assignment. As the final stretch of the season unfolds, these developments and many more will shape the landscape of Major League Baseball.

September Commencement for 2025 MLB Rankings, Edition 25: Dodgers and Tigers suffer losses to kick off the month