Wild Card Chase: Could the Mets' Spot be Snatched by the Giants, Reds, or Diamondbacks?
The National League (NL) wild card race is shaping up to be an exciting finish, with several teams vying for the coveted third spot. According to MLB experts, the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds are making a strong push to overtake the New York Mets.
R.J. Anderson believes that the Giants have the best chance to beat out the Mets due to their easier remaining schedule. The Giants have the Dodgers, Rockies, and Cardinals left in their schedule, as per Matt Snyder. On the other hand, the Reds hold the tiebreaker over the Mets, according to Mike Axisa, and also have a chance to beat them for the third wild card spot, as they hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Mets.
Mike Axisa, however, predicts that the Mets will secure the third wild card spot, but the Reds have the best chance to catch them among the teams in the race. Matt Snyder, while considering the Dodgers beatable, does not provide a specific team as his pick for the third wild card spot.
The St. Louis Cardinals, with key players like Brendan Donovan involved in potential offseason changes, have notable prospects to challenge the Mets for the third Wildcard spot. However, no specific candidate is clearly stated as the best favorite to beat the Mets in the provided results.
In the NL postseason races, the three-wild card system is adding an extra layer of excitement, as per Mike Axisa. The MLB experts will host a weekly Batting Around roundtable discussing various topics related to baseball, with the current focus being on the NL wild card race.
Last week, the Batting Around roundtable debated whether the Braves or Orioles are better positioned to bounce back in 2026. Meanwhile, the Reds are expected to finish the season on a hot streak, with players like Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, and others expected to shine, according to Mike Axisa.
However, the Reds may miss Paul Skenes during their three-game series with the Pirates. The series with the Brewers, which ends the regular season, may find the Brewers in 'rest and stay healthy for the playoffs' mode.
As the NL wild card race heats up, fans are eagerly awaiting the final outcomes. Will the Mets hold on to their spot, or will the Giants or Reds steal it away? Only time will tell.
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