The Braves need a strong performance in their upcoming series against the Dodgers to maintain hope for a Wild Card spot, with key players like Marcell Ozuna, Matt Olson, and Jorge Soler needing to step up offensively. In the National League, the playoff races are heating up, with the wild card spots still highly contested, while the American League East remains open between the Yankees and Orioles. Meanwhile, Salvador Perez has made history by surpassing Gary Carter in home runs for catchers within their first 13 seasons. For sports betting enthusiasts, Sheldon Alexander's Clutch Picks Sports Betting Podcast offers weekly NFL picks and analysis.