Royals vs. Orioles Game 1 prediction: MLB wild-card odds
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. I've been waiting and it's finally here. No, it's not the MLB postseason, it's the vice presidential debate. Reserve quarterbacks Tim Walz and J.D. Vance hold clipboards and […]
Mets show little fight in loss to Braves that trims NL wild-card led
ATLANTA — The opening act for a National League wild-card spot might have booed the Mets off on a Broadway stage, but it was greeted with raptures at Truist Park. Was it a lack of energy on the part of the Mets, or was the home team's pitching staff just superior? Perhaps it was a […]
Mets destroy Nationals to maintain position in NL wild-card race
According to the schedule, the Mets have 10 regular season games remaining. Not according to Brandon Nimmo. “I definitely think we're not in the regular season anymore,” Nimmo said after the Mets beat the Nationals, 10-0, on Wednesday for their third straight win. “We're in the playoffs. Every win is crucial. It determines whether we […]
Mets’ wild-card race can still be thrilling
It's still hard to get used to the new order of baseball's pennant race. Last weekend, the Mets beat the Phillies in a big way in the first game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. That put the Mets within seven games of the Phillies with 15 games to go. Then, on Saturday […]
Mets capitalize on errors to beat Blue Jays, jump Braves in wild-card race
TORONTO — The Mets lost a slim lead in the seventh inning Monday night, but they played the role of generous guests and let the weaker team take the game. Hey, that counts. Despite a lackluster offense for the second straight day, the Mets took advantage of an eighth-inning blunder by their opponents to pull […]
Luis Severino’s gems leads Mets over Red Sox as NL wild-card race tightens
After declaring every remaining series this season to be a “must-win” series, Luis Severino pitched brilliantly again to lead the Mets to their fifth straight victory, 4-1, against the Red Sox at Citi Field. It was exactly what the Mets needed as they began a crucial six-game home series in which they are trying to […]
Mets top White Sox to move two games behind Braves in wild-card race
CHICAGO — The Mets received some needed bullpen pitching additions before the trade deadline, but it's the left-handed hitter they acquired that's making the biggest splash recently. Jesse Winker's performance transforms him from a nice extra into a key member of a lineup that has been searching for a hero. On Saturday night, the veteran […]
J.D. Martinez trying to keep Mets in hunt during tight NL wild-card race
CHICAGO — Having played in the postseason and won a championship with four different teams, J.D. Martinez brings a perspective to the Mets clubhouse that few others can relate to. The No. 1 rule for Martinez, especially at this stage in the season, is to block out the outside noise. “Guys tend to get hung […]
Mets offense busts out in key win over wild-card rival Diamondbacks
PHOENIX — It was a far cry from the playoff atmosphere the Mets have faced in San Diego over the past four games, but the quality of the opponent was similar and so was the opening day result. Ultimately, the results over the next two days of this series will be key, but the Mets […]
Why rewarding extra wild-card spots is best for sports playoffs
I understand that sentiment, and to some extent I agree. Playoffs are diluted in every sport. There are so many spots that the regular season often feels like just an extended exhibition schedule. Many baseball fans still fondly remember the days from 1903 to 1968 when there were two leagues (first eight teams each, then […]