It’s pretty easy to spot the serious contenders and the highly likely basement dwellers in Major League Baseball. Yet for a handful teams, it’s hard to say whether hope springs eternal – or infernal.
More volatile than a day trader, October could bring them a surprise playoff appearance or the grim realization they took a significant step back this season. And their performances will be notable, given that they may complicate the paths of the bluer bloods across the majors – or end up as so much roadkill.
With that, USA TODAY Sports breaks down four of the most volatile teams for 2025: