MLB magic numbers, tiebreakers: Mariners catch Astros atop AL West (9/12/25)

Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Thursday, Sept. 11, along with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Friday, Sept. 12

1 Astros player who must step up in AL West race with Mariners

The Astros' division title hopes are in danger. Here is the Houston player that must step up to overtake the Mariners in the AL West.

Astros’ Division Lead in Jeopardy as Mariners Surge Late

Astros’ AL West lead is slipping as the Mariners surge within one game. Injuries, bullpen woes, and key matchups loom in September.

As Astros, Mariners, Rangers battle for AL West, here's who's left on each team's remaining schedule

The Mariners and Rangers are both within striking distance of the Astros in the AL West, so who has the easiest schedule down the stretch?

2025 MLB playoff picture: Baseball standings, projections, odds with Mariners, Astros neck-and-neck in AL West

There are some tighter races in the American League. The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros are neck-and-neck as they fight for the NL West title, and there's a logjam in the AL wild card race behind the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays lead the AL Central and East, respectively.

Dana Brown remains ‘confident’ Astros can win AL West

The Seattle Mariners had been gradually shrinking the gap in the American League West, and in a Thursday night thriller, they finally caught the Astros (79-68). Fans can certainly point to injuries, as Houston has been without impactful contributors for large stretches of the season, but the lineup is also underachieving.

Astros AL West Lead Erased by Mariners as Title Race Tightens Again

The Houston Astros’ lead in the American League West Division was erased on Thursday night by the Seattle Mariners.
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