Crunch time has arrived in the MLB playoff races, and the NL Wild Card standings are tightening up.

The San Francisco Giants (66-68) stumbled out of the All-Star break, but have turned things around by winning five-straight games.

Although the Giants have seemingly turned a corner, their chances of playing baseball in October are quickly fading–but there is still time before the NL Wild Card standings become final.

Here’s a current look at those NL Wild Card standings, and a glimpse at what lies ahead for the Giants with 34 regular-season games remaining.

NL Wild Card Standings

What Lies Ahead For SF?

The San Francisco Giants enter the weekend sitting six games behind the free-falling New York Mets in the NL Wild Card standings.

New York has been in a slump over the past month, with a record of 9-14 in its last 23 games. In that time, they’ve seen themselves fall from a comfortable lead in the standings to holding just a four-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds with 28 games to go.

According to Tankathon, the Giants hold the third-easiest remaining strength of schedule in Major League Baseball, while the Mets face the sixth-hardest remaining schedule, which includes games against the Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, and San Diego Padres.

San Francisco has several upcoming series against teams that are out of the postseason picture, like the Orioles and Rockies (two series), meaning the time is now to make a real push in the NL Wild Card standings.

Current Playoff Odds

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For just the second time since 2009, the San Francisco Giants will be starting a season in front of their home fans at Oracle Park.

Tuesday’s 2026 MLB schedule release revealed that the New York Yankees will begin the year with a four-game series in San Francisco.

Game one is set for Wednesday, March 25th. Could it also be the debut of top prospect Bryce Eldridge?

The Giants will also spend the Fourth of July in Colorado this season.

Outside of the Yankees, other American League teams that will come to Oracle Park include the White Sox, Athletics, Blue Jays, Angels, Tigers, Astros, and Twins.

City Connect jerseys will be worn at Tuesday’s home games, which are scheduled for 12 games.

Beginning the year with one historic organization, they’ll close out 2026 with a three-game series against their division rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Francisco Giants Release 2026 Schedule; Host Yankees in Opener

When is the next San Francisco Giants game?

Friday, August 29th – Sunday, August 31st – vs. Baltimore Orioles
Monday, September 1st – Wednesday, September 3rd – @ Colorado Rockies
Friday, September 5th – Sunday, September 7th – @ St. Louis Cardinals
Monday, September 8th – Wednesday, September 10th – vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Friday, September 12th – Sunday, September 14th – vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

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