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Mets, Braves and Diamondbacks receive their postseason slot, NL Wild Card preview | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

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Mets, Braves and Diamondbacks receive their postseason slot, NL Wild Card preview | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves played a doubleheader on Monday to determine who would clinch the final two Wild Card spots in the National League, while the Arizona Diamondbacks had to wait for a sweep. Unfortunately, an epic game one and a dull game two left the reigning NL champions without a place in the playoff dance.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the crazy back-and-forth first game of the doubleheader that saw the Mets make multiple comebacks, including a go-ahead home run in the 9th inning by Francisco Lindor. The Braves, who needed a win in the later game to get into the playoffs, did just that thanks to a pair of shots and solidified their spot in the National League postseason.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys preview the NL Wild Card matchups, pitting the Milwaukee Brewers against the Mets just days after facing them last weekend. Meanwhile, the Braves will head to the West Coast to take on the San Diego Padres, who find themselves in a much more desirable position following the news that Atlanta will be without Cy Young favorite Chris Sale.

Jake and Jordan also talk about the San Francisco Giants promoting Buster Posey to President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom’s new role with the St. Louis Cardinals after 2025 and the passing of Pete Rose.

(1:00) – Mets-Braves doubleheader recap

(23:33) – New Presidents of Baseball Ops in SF and STL

(27:41) – Pete Rose passes away

(33:27) – Brewers-Mets NL Wild Card preview

(50:01) – Padres-Braves NL Wild Card Preview