Mets overhaul after playoff miss: Mendoza stays, but Hefner exits as pitching coach and Barnes, Chavez, Sarbaugh depart; Gibbons resigns and Sherlock retires. The franchise signals a reset as payroll and roster expectations loom into a pivotal off-season.

Cincinnati Reds hold a one game magic number to clinch a 2025 playoff berth after a win and Mets loss potential. With one game left, Cincinnati can seal it by winning the finale against Milwaukee, or by Mets misfortune if the Reds falter. The Mets and Marlins duel for the final NL wild-card spot, but the Reds own a head-to-head tiebreaker edge that keeps them in control. The season finale features Brady Singer against Freddy Peralta, while Manaea and Cabrera highlight the other drama of the day. TV and streaming options include FanDuel Sports Network and MLB.TV, with radio on 1460 AM.

On the final day, the drama centers on a single number and a handful of matchups that could shape postseason seedings and daily fantasy value. Cincinnati enters with momentum and leverage, while New York eyes the same prize from a different angle. The outcome hinges not just on wins and losses, but on who wins the head-to-head race and which side can protect or overturn the tiebreaker implications.