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NY Mets pay tribute to Jacob deGrom before he returns to Citi Field mound
As Jacob deGrom made his first start back at Citi Field since leaving the Mets, the club played a video tribute on Sept. 12, 2025.
The race for the National League’s final playoff spot is heating up as the final weekend of the MLB season arrives.
The New York Mets (82-77) hold the final NL Wild Card spot entering Friday’s games after winning a series in Chicago against the Cubs. However, the Cincinnati Reds (81-78) and Arizona Diamondbacks (80-79) are still very much in contention.
Here’s what you need to know over these next few days:
Who owns tiebreaker between Mets and Reds?
The Reds own the tiebreaker over the Mets, as they took the season series over New York this year. This means that if both teams have identical records at the end of the season, the Reds would be awarded the final playoff spot over the Mets.
What is the Mets magic number for NL Wild Card over Reds?
The Mets’ magic number to clinch the final NL Wild Card spot is 3 over their closest opponent, the Reds. Any combination of three Mets victories and Reds losses would send the Mets to the playoffs.
NL Wild Card race for final spot
New York Mets: 82-77
Cincinnati Reds: 81-78
Arizona Diamondbacks: 80-79
New York Mets schedule
Friday: Mets at Marlins, 7:10 p.m.
Saturday: Mets at Marlins, 4:10 p.m.
Sunday: Mets at Marlins, 3:10 p.m.
Cincinnati Reds schedule
Friday: Reds at Brewers, 8:10 p.m.
Saturday: Reds at Brewers, 7:15 p.m.
Sunday: Reds at Brewers, 3:10 p.m.
Arizona Diamondbacks schedule
Friday: Diamondbacks at Padres, 9:40 p.m.
Saturday: Diamondbacks at Padres, 8:40 p.m.
Sunday: Diamondbacks at Padres, 3:10 p.m.