New York Mets cling to a Wild Card chase despite a midseason collapse that prompted bullpen overhauls and a push to protect a thin rotation. Injuries and underperforming deadline adds shadow the season, yet the club remains alive with a 12-game stretch against Diamondbacks, Padres and rivals. Lindor and Nimmo anchor the lineup; Soto provides power but consistency has wavered. Stearns faces a critical test: fix the rotation, stabilize the bullpen, and coax October magic from a streaky roster.

MLB betting slate for Sep 16 centers on a low-scoring Cubs-Pirates clash, with Cubs under 0.5 runs and Cubs/Pirates under 7.0, plus White Sox as home favorites over Orioles. Expect inflated lines on Braves at Nationals and Brewers at Angels as playoff races fade. Promos and props across DraftKings, Caesars, FanDuel, and bet365 shape the action.

Three MLB prop bets aim at late-season value: Kremer over 15.5 outs against Chicago’s light-hitting lineup, Horton over 4.5 strikeouts vs Pittsburgh amid rookie buzz and a favorable strikeout environment, and Judge over 1.5 total bases against Zebby Matthews and Minnesota. Each play leans on hot recent form, favorable opponent grades, and the ability to push through through lineups that struggle to limit baserunners.

Toronto rides a strong stretch run toward an AL East title, with a seven-game magic number and the top seed in sight, enabling rest for regulars and a rotation setup for October. Santander’s rehab storyline and Trey Yesavage’s debut add dynamic depth, while the Jays monitor the wild-card chase as Boston, Tampa Bay and Kansas City loom. The club’s playoff history fuels urgency as it aims to finally convert post-season chances that have stung since 2016.

Twins pummel the Yankees 7-0 as Brooks Lee fuels the offense with a homer and an RBI double, while Simeon Woods-Richardson racks up 11 strikeouts. Cubs beat the Pirates behind Dansby Swanson’s two hits and Pete Crow-Armstrong’s homer, with Taillon and Soroka quieting the Pittsburgh bats. Orioles edge the White Sox 4-1 as Kyle Bradish resurges. The Braves pop up as a contextual benchmark. Key fantasy angles: early-season depth for Chicago, breakout Twins bats, and Bradish’s return slate.