The 2025 MLB season has seen a surprising lack of dominance from the Los Angeles Dodgers, with eight different teams vying for the best record. Since May 1, the Dodgers, Tigers, Padres, Mets, Phillies, Cubs, Brewers, and Blue Jays have all held the top spot. This season marks only the fifth instance since 1961 where at least eight teams have shared or led the standings. The largest gap between any team and the rest was merely three games, indicating a highly competitive league.
Since May 1, the Dodgers, Tigers, Padres, Mets, Phillies, Cubs, Brewers and Blue Jays have all held the best record at some point.
This is only the fifth time at least eight teams have held (or tied for) the best record in baseball through games of May 1 or later.
The largest lead any team has been able to open on the rest of the majors all season is when Detroit was three games up.
Home field advantage in the postseason isn't quite the prize it is in the NFL or NBA, highlighting the unique competitive dynamic in baseball.
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