What happened: Multiple clubs battle for the final National League postseason berths as the regular season enters its final weeks. The wild card standings remain tightly contested heading into late August.
Why it matters: The NL wild-card race determines the three non-division winners that advance to the playoffs. The top wild card seed earns home-field advantage for the opening postseason series.
By the numbers: The Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and Arizona Diamondbacks hold the three wild card positions. The St. Louis Cardinals trail the final spot by three games.
What to watch: Clubs continue their push for the postseason as the schedule progresses toward October.