The Mets have come back from the brink to put themselves firmly in Wild Card contention. Here's everything you need to know about the state of the race...

Nationals (83-68, 1.5 games up for first Wild Card)

Next up: @ Marlins, Friday at 7:10 p.m. (Anibal Sanchez vs. Robert Dugger)
Latest result: 5-1 win loss to Cardinals on Wednesday
Current odds to make playoffs: 93.7 percent
Latest news: Sean Doolittle is still a work in progress

Cubs (82-70, tied with Brewers for second Wild Card)

Next up: vs. Cardinals, Thursday at 7:15 p.m. (Kyle Hendricks vs. Jack Flaherty)
Latest result: 3-2 loss to Reds on Wednesday
Current odds to make playoffs: 58.2 percent
Latest news: Anthony Rizzo is dealing with an ankle injury

Brewers (82-70, tied with Cubs for second Wild Card)

Next up: vs. Padres, Thursday at 4:10 p.m. (Jordan Lyles vs. Joey Lucchesi)
Latest result: 2-1 loss to Padres on Wednesday
Current odds to make playoffs: 48.3 percent
Latest news: Milwaukee is getting a huge contribution from Drew Pomeranz

Mets (79-73, 3.0 GB of second Wild Card)

Next up: @ Reds, Friday at 7:10 p.m. (Jacob deGrom vs. Luis Castillo)
Latest result: 7-4 win over Rockies on Wednesday
Current odds to make playoffs: 5.8 percent
Latest news: Noah Syndergaard had another uneven start

Phillies (78-72, 3.0 GB of second Wild Card)

Next up: @ Braves, Thursday at 12:10 p.m. (Aaron Nola vs. Mike Soroka)
Latest result: 4-1 win over Braves on Wednesday
Current odds to make playoffs: 1.5 percent
Latest news: Gabe Kapler's future remains up in the air

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