Braves vs. Mets live updates: Doubleheader start time, breaking news and MLB playoff picture

The Atlanta Braves, New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks are all currently tied, so the Braves and Mets must play both games of their Monday doubleheader in Atlanta to determine the National League wild card spots.

For the Mets and Braves, the scenario is the simplest: A win in the doubleheader secures them a spot. But for the Diamondbacks to make it, one of the teams must be defeated in the doubleheader.

This is where things get difficult. The winner of Game 1, whether the Mets or the Braves, would have already punched their ticket and would have less to play for than the loser of Game 1, who would have to win Game 2 to clinch the final spot. This fact could influence whether the winner of Game 1 decides to rest certain position players and pitchers, especially in Game 2.

Playing times: 1:10 p.m. ET and 4:40 p.m. ET

Starter for game 1: Tylor Megill vs. Spencer Brückenbach

Where to see: ESPN2, SNY, BSSO

Streaming: Fubo (try for free)

Playoff scenarios:

Here’s how the Braves make the playoffs: They win one or both games on Monday. They would finish fifth and face the Padres.

Here’s how the Mets make the playoffs: You win one or both games. If they win, the Mets will take fifth place against the Padres. If they win just one game, they will become the sixth seed and play the Brewers.

Here’s how the Diamondbacks reach the playoffs: Either the Braves or the Mets win the doubleheader, it doesn’t matter which team. Arizona is the sixth seed against Milwaukee if it makes the playoffs.

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