Reflecting on the Highlights of MLB Season 2025

As we close the book on 2025, it’s an ideal moment to look back at some of the standout moments from the previous MLB season. The year featured thrilling matches, including 13-strikeout complete games and several instances of players hitting four homers in a game, showcasing the excitement throughout MLB.

Top Performances by Each Team

Collaborating with 30 MLB.com beat writers, we highlight each team’s most impressive single-game performance from 2025.

Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage vs. Yankees

Rookie Trey Yesavage had a remarkable season, debuting in Single-A and culminating in a World Series appearance. His best moment came in his postseason debut against the Yankees, where he struck out 11 batters over 5 1/3 innings of no-hit ball, showcasing a dominant performance that many Blue Jays fans will remember. — Keegan Matheson

Orioles: Brandon Young at Houston

On August 15, Brandon Young came close to achieving a perfect game, retiring the first 23 Astros hitters before allowing an infield single. He ended the night with an impressive scoreless eight innings, retiring 24 of 25 batters faced in a standout performance. — Jake Rill

Rays: Junior Caminero vs. Astros

In the Rays’ 16-3 victory over the Astros on May 31, Junior Caminero made history with a career-high four hits and his first multi-homer game, contributing significantly to the win. His remarkable performance included two doubles, four runs, and five RBIs, marking a franchise first for extra-base hits in a single game. — Adam Berry

Red Sox: Garrett Crochet vs. Rays

On July 12, Garrett Crochet showcased his talent with a three-hit shutout against the Rays, striking out nine in just 100 pitches, helping the Red Sox extend their winning streak. It was a testament to his ability to influence the momentum of the season. — Ian Browne

Yankees: Cam Schlittler vs. Red Sox

In a crucial match during the AL Wild Card Series, Cam Schlittler delivered an outstanding performance, striking out 12 batters over eight scoreless innings, leading the Yankees to victory and making history with a new franchise record for postseason strikeouts in a debut. — Bryan Hoch

Guardians: Gavin Williams at Mets

On August 6, Gavin Williams nearly achieved a no-hitter in a match against the Mets, striking out six and allowing only one hit in 8 2/3 innings. His performance highlighted his growth throughout the season and came just shy of breaking the Guardians’ long-standing no-hitter drought. — Tim Stebbins