Here is the current MLB playoff picture after games on Sept. 20.
The Braves lost, to the lowly Marlins. The Mets lost, drubbed by the Phillies, who clinched a playoff spot. The Diamondbacks won at the Brewers. Another day, another lost opportunity for the Braves to make up ground and a little change in the playoff picture.
The Diamondbacks hold the No. 5 seed as of now, moving a game ahead of the Mets. The Mets hold the No. 6 seed, still two games ahead of the Braves with eight games to play.
FanGraphs has the Braves at just a 40.9% chance to make the playoffs. The Mets have a 67.1% chance and the Diamondbacks a 92.2% chance.
Five of the 12 playoff teams have been decided.
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 division: Brewers
Clinched playoff berth: Dodgers, Phillies
90% or better: Padres, Diamondbacks
50-89%: Mets
10-49%: Braves
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 division: None
Clinched playoff berth: Yankees, Guardians
90% or better: Orioles, Astros
50-89%: Twins, Royals
10-49%: Tigers
1-9%: Red Sox, Mariners
Braves remaining schedule
Today, Sunday: at Marlins
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: vs. Mets
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: vs. Royals
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