MLB Wild Card Standings Today: Yankees & Mariners Spark Dramatic Playoff Shake-Up (Live Updates)

The 2025 playoff picture is tightening, and every pitch now feels like October. Below is a snapshot of where the hunt for the three Wild Card berths stands on August 14, 2025, plus the storylines that will shape the stretch run. All records are through games of August 13. Standings source: MLB.com American League Wild Card Race • Seattle Mariners (67-54, .554) — With a three-game cushion, Seattle continues to lean on elite run prevention (AL-best 3.51 ERA since the break) and a lights-out bullpen anchored by Andrés Muñoz. A tricky road swing begins tonight at Camden Yards against the Orioles. • Boston Red Sox (66-56, .541) — Boston owns the AL’s highest run differential (+93) among Wild Card contenders thanks to Rafael Devers’ sizzling second half. A five-game slide, however, has shrunk its margin for error as the Marlins arrive at Fenway this weekend. • New York Yankees (64-57, .529) — The Bombers cling to the final spot despite a 4-6 stumble. Juan Soto and Aaron Judge have combined for 13 homers in August, but a patchwork rotation heads to St. Louis for an interleague set. • On the doorstep: Cleveland Guardians (1.0 GB), Texas Rangers (3.5 GB), Kansas City Royals (4.0 GB). Cleveland’s young rotation has the league’s best WHIP (1.12) since July 1; Texas counters with one of baseball’s toughest remaining schedules. National League Wild Card Chase • Chicago Cubs (68-51, .571) — Chicago has opened a 4½-game buffer by going 22-10 since the All-Star break. Rookie slugger Owen Caissie provides length to a lineup already paced by Cody Bellinger. The North Siders visit Toronto in a potential World Series preview. • Los Angeles Dodgers (68-53, .562) — The defending champs have dropped six of 10 yet still hold the second slot. All eyes are on tonight’s matchup with San Diego, where ace Walker Buehler returns from the IL. • New York Mets (64-56, .533) — An 0-8 skid erased the Mets’ cushion, and the bullpen owns a 6.25 ERA in that span. Can Pete Alonso jump-start the offense when Atlanta comes to Citi Field? • Breathing down their necks: Cincinnati Reds (1.0 GB) and a resurgent St. Louis Cardinals (4.0 GB). Cincinnati’s ELy De La Cruz is slashing .341/.402/.610 since August 1, while the Cards begin a pivotal series against the Yankees at Busch. Key Series to Watch This Week • Padres at Dodgers (Aug 15-17) — A chance for San Diego to slice directly into L.A.’s lead. • Guardians vs. Marlins, Mariners at Orioles (Aug 14-16) — If Cleveland holds serve and Baltimore upsets Seattle, the AL board could flip by Monday. • Brewers at Reds (Aug 15-17) — Cincinnati can climb into Wild Card position by stealing a set from the NL Central leaders. • Yankees at Cardinals (Aug 15-17) — St. Louis hasn’t hosted the Yanks since 2022; a series win would reignite the Arch City’s postseason hopes. Trending Players • Julio Rodríguez, SEA — 8 HR, 1.076 OPS since July 25. • Triston Casas, BOS — .383 AVG in August. • Christopher Morel, CHC — .950 OPS, 5 SB this month. • Elly De La Cruz, CIN — NL-best 1.012 OPS in August. Why Every Game Matters With just seven weeks left, separation is minimal: five AL clubs and six NL clubs are within five games of the last Wild Card berth. Head-to-head showdowns and intradivision series will dictate who survives the gauntlet. Bookmark those standings pages, set your notifications, and buckle up—the road to October drama is officially open.