Here is the current MLB playoff picture as of the start of Sept. 15.
The Braves won. The Mets lost. Here we are again as the Braves and Mets are tied for the final wild card spot. Both teams have 81-67 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 23-18 (.560) against NL East teams while the Braves are 24-22 (.522).
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, Monday: vs. Dodgers
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: at Reds
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: at Marlins
Sept. 24-26: vs. Mets
Sept. 27-29: vs. Royals
