Here is the current MLB playoff picture after games on Sept. 15.
The Braves lost at night. The Mets lost during the day. For a couple of hours, the Braves held a half-game lead for the final wild card spot. Alas, a seven-run ninth inning by the Dodgers led to the Braves loss and a return to the deadlock. Both teams have 81-68 records and are 5-5 in head-to-head matchups. The Mets technically own the final spot due to the second tiebreaker, intradivison record. The Mets are 23-19 (.548) against NL East teams while the Braves are 24-22 (.522).
The Braves finish a four-game series against the Dodgers on Monday before leaving for their final road trip of the regular season. The Mets start a three-game series at home against the Nationals on Monday.
Return daily for updates. Percentages to make playoffs are from FanGraphs.
If the playoffs started today:
National League
No. 1: Phillies
No. 2: Dodgers
No. 3 Brewers vs. No. 6 Mets
No. 4: Padres vs. No. 5 Diamondbacks
Clinched: None
90% or better: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers, Padres,
50-89%: Braves, Mets, Diamondbacks
10-49%: None
1-9%: None
American League
No. 1: Yankees
No. 2: Guardians
No. 3 Astros vs. No. 6 Twins
No. 4 Orioles vs. No. 5 Royals
Clinched: None
90% or better: Yankees, Orioles, Guardians, Astros, Royals
50-89%: Twins
10-49%: None
1-9%: Red Sox, Mariners, Rays, Tigers
Braves remaining schedule
Today: vs. Dodgers
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: at Reds
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: at Marlins
Sept. 24-26: vs. Mets
Sept. 27-29: vs. Royals
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