With the 2024 MLB season in the final stretch, fans find themselves glancing towards the 2025 World Series. Which teams hold the keys to next year’s title? But here are five of the biggest contenders to the 2025 World Series.
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
The New York Yankees were defeated by the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series. They are loaded with talent in the form of stars such as Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman and have the depth to not only make a postseason run but stay competitive. A successful farm system means that young talent flows onto them in droves, giving them a formidable prospect of being a winner for years to come.
2. New York Yankees
You’ve always got to be a player in the championship race — that’s the Yankee way. They will look to continue the success they achieved after winning the AL Championship Series in 2024 with Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge, per ESPN. The Yankees have a history of doing things the hard way, which means they could bolster their roster as they seek their first title since 2009.
3. Philadelphia Phillies
Recent years have seen the Phillies make deep playoff runs and demonstrate their potential ability. They have a lineup of Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto, who boasts an offense that should be able to compete with any team. They have also made their pitching staff look better under ace Zack Wheeler to become serious contenders for the coming season.
4. Houston Astros
Experience and talent have carried the Astros on to continue to contend without much of a future lookahead despite some challenges in 2024. They have stamped their authority with players such as José Altuve and Yordan Álvarez leading the way, capable of producing in the big games. The Astros are a perennial threat in the postseason because they are adept at adapting and recovering from setbacks.
5. Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians clinched their division title in 2024 and have otherwise improved mightily from previous seasons. They have a deep pitching rotation and Jose Ramirez delivering an MVP performance, they have a good chance to make another playoff run as per ESPN. There are fresh hopes of sustained success with their young talent.
As we look forward to the 2025 season, questions arise: How will these teams try to strengthen their rosters? What might injuries do to their chances of success?
But there’s rarely a road to the World Series, and considering these five teams have built a sturdy foundation of championship possibilities. With another season ahead, teams are excited to bring fans more excitement.
