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NY Mets charging toward MLB playoffs as they meet Phillies and Braves next
The Mets temporarily erased any angst that comes with the playoff chase on Wednesday with a 10-0 rout of the Nationals at Citi Field.
MLB power rankings: Braves and Mets to sprint for playoff lives in NL wild card race
The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets, longtime sparring partners in the National League East, suddenly find themselves in a 19-game sprint for their playoff lives. They enter this week all square with 78-65 records and tied for the third and final NL wild-card spot - and on the upswing in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings.
Braves NL Wild Card Report: September 20
The Atlanta Braves absolutely smacked the Cincinnati Reds on their way out of Ohio in order to win their series. That was awesome! Yesterday’s game was really fun to watch, which was a real and true relief since usually easy wins for the Braves seem to coincide with someone getting sacrificed to the baseball gods as an injury offering.
Mets-Braves battle for final wild-card spot intensifies
The New York Mets have lifted themselves into a tie for the final NL wild-card spot with their strong start to September, winning nine of their past 13 games. In contrast, the Atlanta Braves' rather middling start to the month — winning just seven 13 — has left them tied with the Mets.
Can Mets maintain playoff position after surging past Braves? Three things to know about down-to-the-wire race
Buoyed by a strong record since over the last 100 days or so and more recently an ongoing nine-game win streak, the New York Mets are back in playoff position for the first time in a long time.  At 78-64,
What channel is Phillies vs. Mets game on Friday? What's Philadelphia's magic number
Philadelphia faces New York at 7:10 p.m., Friday at Citi Field in New York. Philadelphia left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (10-9, 3.24 ERA) will face New York left-hander David Peterson (9-2, 2.85 ERA). The game will be on Apple TV+. The radio broadcast will be on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.
Mets score 10 runs in 3 straight games for 1st time, delay Phillies' playoff clinch with 10-6 win
Mark Vientos, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez homered off Taijuan Walker, and the New York Mets scored 10 runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-season history with a 10-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Mets destroy Nationals to maintain position in NL wild-card race
The Mets finished off a sweep of the Nationals on Wednesday on the strength of a nine-run fourth inning, fitting for a team that seems to have nine lives. Left for dead by most at various points throughout the season,
MLB wild-card standings 2024: Updated playoff chances for Red Sox, Braves, Mets and more bubble teams
In the third year of the expanded MLB postseason format, and just getting into the playoffs can give a surprise team a legitimate chance to win a championship.Last year's World Series featured two wild-card teams.
NL Wild Card Standings Update: Braves fall two games behind Mets
With just 11 games remaining in the 2024 campaign, it’s looking more and more likely that the Braves will miss the postseason for the first time since 2017.
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New York Mets Remain in Drivers Seat For Playoffs as Historic Offense Rolls
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 at Citi Field on Thursday night as they look to secure a playoff spot for the second time in three years.
Pete Alonso, Luisangel Acuna propel Mets to win, increase lead over Braves for final wild-card spot
The Francisco Lindor-less offense looked just fine, as the Mets used a four-run third inning to take control of a 10-1 win at ...
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Sale's gem sets up walk-off win as Braves tie Mets in WC race
Chris Sale strengthened his bid to win the National League’s Triple Crown and Cy Young Award on Sunday, but really all he ...
Mets-Braves, Dodgers-Padres and more important series to watch in last two weeks of 2024 MLB regular season
What large and burly presence has just barged into the parlor? That, friends, is stretch-drive baseball, the annual ...
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Disgraceful Marlins won’t be much help to the Mets against the Braves this weekend
The Miami Marlins are playing some of the worst baseball in MLB. They'll be of little help to the New York Mets who could use ...
Ronald Acuna Jr.’s brother continues to help bury Braves with Mets dominance
For a while, it seemed as though the Atlanta Braves had a secure enough hold on the third and final wild card spot in the NL.
Ken Rosenthal Reopens Old Wound in Braves-Phillies Rivalry
Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal was curiously discussing the Atlanta Braves during the Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets brodcast on Thursday night.
Mets look for another 10-run outing in clash with Phillies
The Mets have won their last four games despite the absence of Lindor, who is sidelined with a sore back. Lindor played in New York's first 147 games before sitting out a 6-4 loss to the Phillies last ...