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Many around the world tune in to watch their favorite Major League Baseball team play in the World Series. The MLB World Series is a “ Best-Of-Seven series.” In the World Series, the teams don’t necessarily play all seven games. Meaning the first team to win four games wins the championship. And the series concludes once a team secures its fourth victory.
Teams
As of September 16th, 2025, the teams playing in the World Series have not been determined. All 30 MLB teams will play their regular season, which typically consists of 162 games, starting from late March/early April and ending in late September or early October. All 30 teams are divided equally between the American League and the National League.
Predictions
There are no 100% predictions for the World Series because there are many factors that come into play. Injuries can play a huge role. A team that looks unbeatable today can be struggling next week if key players get sidelined. As of right now, the top 5 best teams are the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Yankees.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies right now are in the top 5 predicted to win the World Series. Right now, the Phillies are 91-62 in the postseason. Some of the best players on the team are Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Zack Wheeler, and Kyle Schwarber. The Phillies still have many games to play before the World Series, so these odds are always changing!
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are first in the NL West. As of right now, the team is 84-67 in the playoffs. The team has many star players, such as Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, alongside emerging talents such as Mookie Betts and Andy Pages. These players are striving their hardest to secure their spot in the World Series.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are currently first in the AL East. They are predicted to be one of the best teams in the World Series. In the regular season, they are currently 89-6.3. They have many very well-known players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and their newly added pitcher, Max Scherzer. They still have 5+ games to play, so they still have lots of time to show up and prove themselves worthy of being in the 2025 World Series.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are currently first in the NL Central, which gives them a great chance to be in the World Series. They are striving in the regular season right now with a record of 95-53 and still have many games to play. You may recognize some of the players on the team, like Christian Yelich, and some new players on the team, Jackson Chourio and Rhys Hoskins. With the new players on the team, they are striving to be number one and doing great in the regular season.
New York Yankees
The Yankees are doing well in the regular season right now with a record of 85-67. They are second in the AL East. The Yankees are working hard and striving to stay in the top 5 for the World Series. They have some amazing players that are going to show up this season, such as Aaron Judge, along with new players such as Max Fried and Jazz Chisholm Jr. Yet, they still have many games to strive to be number one.