5 Non-Playoff Teams Primed for a 2025 Breakout 

Is 2025 the year of the MLB underdog? Several teams are making intriguing off-season moves, signaling potential shake-ups in the playoff landscape. The Cubs, after a quiet 2024, are aggressively pursuing talent. But is grabbing Kyle Tucker and Matthew Boyd enough to contend in the NL Central? The Red Sox bolstering their pitching with Crochet and Chapman is a bold move, but can they overcome the juggernaut Yankees in the AL East? The Rangers, hampered by injuries last year, are looking to bounce back. Is their returning core and the addition of Jake Burger enough to reclaim their World Series glory? The Blue Jays are banking on their aging core to rediscover their 2023 form. Is that a realistic expectation, or are they setting themselves up for disappointment? The Giants, after a middling 2024, are hoping Willy Adames is the missing piece. Can he elevate their offense enough to make a playoff push? Which of these teams do you think has the best chance for a 2025 playoff run? Are there any other dark horse teams we should be watching? Let the debate begin!