Braves vs. Mets live updates: Doubleheader start time, latest news and MLB playoff picture

live Updated 7m ago What you need to know about the Braves-Mets doubleheader The Atlanta Braves, New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks are all currently tied, so the the Braves and Mets must play both games of their doubleheader on Monday in Atlanta to determine the National League wild-card spots .

The scenario is simplest for the Mets and Braves one win in the doubleheader clinches a spot.

But for the Diamondbacks to make it, one of the teams needs to get swept in the doubleheader.

Heres where it gets tricky.

The Game 1 winner, whether it be the Mets or the Braves, would have already punched their ticket with less to play for than the Game 1 loser, who would need to win the second game to take the last berth.

This circumstance could influence whether the Game 1 winner decides to rest certain position players and pitchers, especially, in the second game.

Game times: 1:10 p.m.

ET and 4:40 p.m.

ET Game 1 starters: Tylor Megill vs.

Spencer Schwellenbach Where to watch: ESPN2, SNY, BSSO Streaming: Fubo (try for free) Playoff scenarios How the Braves make the playoffs: They win one or both games on Monday.

The would earn the fifth seed and face the Padres.

How the Mets make the playoffs: They win one or both games on Monday.

If they sweep the day, the Mets earn the fifth seed against the Padres.

If they win only one game, the become the sixth seed and play the Brewers.

How the Diamondbacks make the playoffs: Either the Braves or the Mets sweep the doubleheader, it doesn't matter which team.

Arizona becomes the sixth seed against the Brewers if it makes the playoffs.

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American League playoff picture While the National League is still figuring things out, the American League is ready to begin the Wild Card Series on Tuesday.

The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians earned buys as the Nos.

1 and 2 seeds.

The No.

3 Houston Astros will host the No.

6 Detroit Tigers in the best-of-three series.

And the No.

4 Baltimore Orioles will face the No.

5 Kansas City Royals .

The wild-card games all begin on Tuesday.

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The only Mets player to make the list was Mark Vientos at No.

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Here is what Jim had to say : Mark Vientos, 3B, Mets WAR: 3.1 The Mets had hoped Mark Vientos would be their everyday third baseman in 2023, but after 65 games, a .211 batting average and below-average defense they felt he needed more development.

This year hes run with his opportunity, improving defensively through hard work and hitting .270 with 22 doubles and 26 home runs while supplying New York with energy and enthusiasm.

GO FURTHER MLBs top 20 breakout players in 2024: Skubal tops list, Skenes not far behind Welcome to the madness of an unprecedented postseason situation The Braves had the best starters ERA in the National League this season, but Charlie Morton was the one member of their regular rotation capable of having an ugly outing at any time, without warning, and the most likely one to put the team in a first-inning hole.

The 40-year-old pitcher did that Sunday at the most inopportune time for the Braves, who trailed 3-0 before coming to bat in a 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, a defeat that forces Atlanta into a must-win situation in an unprecedented makeup doubleheader Monday against the New York Mets at Truist Park.

Welcome to the madness of an unprecedented postseason situation.

Just got to embrace it, said Braves first baseman Matt Olson, in a tone that wasnt convincing.

GO FURTHER How Braves will approach a doubleheader with a playoff spot on the line OMG! David Peterson delivered seven strong innings in a 5-0 over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday..

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