In the heated race for the final National League Wild Card spot, a recent post on X by MLB insider Bob Nightengale has highlighted the differing philosophies between the New York Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks, bringing into sharp focus the contrasting strategies of the two teams as they battle for a coveted postseason berth in the 2025 season. With the Mets currently holding a slim game lead over the Diamondbacks, the final weeks of the season are shaping up to be a thrilling showdown between two teams with diametrically opposed approaches to pitching.
The Diamondbacks have juggled their rotation that sets up Zac Gallen to start Game 1 of the wild card series if they make the postseason.