Braves News: DoubleHeader to Decide Atlanta’s Season, Spencer Schwellenbach starts Game 1, more

It is a story that we have seen play out far too many times this season.

The Braves had the ability to potentially make things simple and easy on Sunday when it comes to making the postseason. However, due to a 4-2 loss to the Royals, Atlanta will now have to play a doubleheader in Atlanta vs. the Mets with their season on the line on Monday. While Charlie Morton made a few costly mistakes, the offense once again failed several times to capitalize on run-scoring opportunities.

As a result, it is win or go home for the Braves on Monday. Fortunately, they only have to win one of the two games to make the playoffs. And with the same being the case for the Mets, there is a good chance who ever wins the first game will not give much effort in the second contest.

It will be Spencer Schwellenbach in the first game for the Braves while Tylor Megill will take the mound for the Mets. On paper, that matchup favors the Braves, and Atlanta will have extra incentive to win Game 1 as that means NL pitching Triple Crown and likely Cy Young winner Chris Sale can then be saved for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card round. If Atlanta loses the first game on Monday, Sale gets the ball in Game 2.

The set up is simple for the Braves:

Win one or more games tomorrow, they will play the Padres in San Diego on Tuesday in the first round of the NL Wild Card round.

If they lose both games, the season is over.

Atlanta has bounced back many times this season, and they now have no choice but to do it once again.

Braves News

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David O’brien breaks down all the chaos and why the Braves and Mets will need to play both games on Monday.

Justin Toscano points out the Braves still very much control their own destiny.

MLB.com breaks down all the scenarios for tomorrow’s doubleheader.

Mark Bowman discusses Morton’s performance and Monday’s significance for the Braves.

MLB News

The Mets defeating the Brewers on the road and the Diamondbacks beating the Padres set up a dramatic end to the season for the National League on Monday.

Tarik Skubal wins the AL pitching Triple Crown for in what likely will be a Cy Young season for himself, much like Chris Sale in the National League.

Many of the times and settings of the early playoff rounds are already known as we await the final two teams for the National League.

Rocco Baldelli will return as the Twins manager in 2025.

The Cardinals are likely to move on from veteran slugger Paul Goldschmidt this offseason. They also will likely listen to offers for veteran pitcher Sonny Gray.

Justin Turner plans to continue playing in 2025.