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The Braves find themselves 0.5 GB of the final NL Wild Card spot after taking Tuesday's series opener against the Mets.

Michael Harris II (3-4, HR, 2 RBI) and rookie hurler Spencer Schwellenbach (7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER) led the way with standout performances in Atlanta’s victory.

A pair of southpaws will toe the rubber tonight as David Peterson faces off against Cy Young hopeful Chris Sale, although inclement weather could delay the remainder of the series.

Check out Mets’d Up and Hammer Territory’s crossover episode for more reaction from Tuesday's game.

Oakland A’s owner John Fisher is making waves again after sending this letter to fans ahead of the franchise’s final series in Oakland. In classic Fisher fashion, it’s comically ingenuine. 

The letter is yet another absurd insult to A’s fans.

Watch - The FT Crew and Ken Rosenthal react to Fisher’s pathetic letter.

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• View - Phillies clinch first NL East title since 2011.

• View - Padres turn game-ending triple play to clinch playoff berth.

• View - Dbacks fall to Giants, sit only 0.5 games up in the third Wild Card spot.

• View - Guardians clinch first-round bye.

• View - Orioles clinch second-straight playoff berth.

• View - Astros clinch fourth-straight AL West title

• View - Tigers, Royals remain tied for second and third AL Wild Card spots.

• View - Twins lose third straight, fall 2.0 GB of Wild Card spot.

• View - Mariners fall 2.5 GB of Wild Card spot.

Watch - FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal discusses Shohei Ohtani’s imminent playoff debut, Cincinnati’s disappointing season and the thrilling AL Wild Card race.

Watch - NL Manager of the Year favorite Pat Murphy gives his take on the Brewers clinching the NL Central and embracing the underdog role as they head into the postseason.

Watch - Ben Higgins of 97.3 The Fan explores the Padres incredible season and their upcoming showdown with the Dodgers.

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