Playoff baseball is already here for the Mets, who rallied from a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Cubs 9-7 on Tuesday to leap back into the sixth slot in the NL playoff pecking order.

The New York Mets will try to secure the series win as they take on the Chicago Cubs. Here are all the details about Game 2.

The New York Mets (80-76) and Chicago Cubs (88-68) begin a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, is set for 7:40 p.m. ET (TBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

With former OSU baseball player Nolan McLean emerging as breakout star, the New York Mets are closing in on their second consecutive trip to the MLB playoffs after earning the sixth and final National League wild card last season. This is how things stand entering play on Saturday, Sept. 20:

Last time out, McLean tossed six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while scattering five hits and two walks in a no-decision against the Rangers. McLean enters Saturday's matchup with a 4-1 record, 1.19 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 37⅔ innings.

MLB Playoffs odds for Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros.

The Mets are hardly a lock for the postseason, but they will enjoy a series against the lowly Washington Nationals next, followed by one against a Chicago Cubs team that has alrea

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo praised starting pitcher Jonah Tong following a strong showing on Thursday.