Analysts project September National League Wild Card race outcomes

Major League Baseball moves into September with Philadelphia and Chicago currently holding playoff cushions. While Philadelphia remains in contention to overtake the Atlanta Braves for the division lead, projections suggest the Braves will ultimately secure a Wild Card spot. Chicago maintains a five-game lead over the cutoff, leading to expectations that the team will reach the postseason. The final Wild Card position remains a tight competition between San Diego and Arizona. Despite concerns regarding pitching health and the status of Corbin Carroll, Arizona is positioned to surpass San Diego for the third spot. Miami, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh continue to pursue these positions, though the current outlook favors an end-of-season field featuring Atlanta, Chicago, and Arizona. The remaining schedule will determine which teams secure the final three postseason berths in the National League.

• 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Bold predictions for the NL Wild Card race