MLB has the power to force logistics, to force both teams to play when and where it wants, so long as the union is in agreement.

The weather caused this and that isn't anyone's fault. It's tough to be overly proactive with weather, but the reactive part here is where Major League Baseball totally dropped the ball. As always, the buck stops with commissioner Rob Manfred.

MLB announced that the final two games of the critical Mets vs. Braves series in Atlanta would be postponed and played in a doubleheader next Monday.

Wednesday's game between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, who are battling for the final National League Wild Card berth, was postponed to next Monday.

The games Wednesday and Thursday between the host Atlanta Braves and New York Mets were postponed by MLB due to Hurricane Helene approaching the southeastern United States, meaning the newly scheduled Monday doubleheader in Atlanta may determine all three National League wild-card spots.

The final two games of a crucial series between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves were postponed Wednesday by heavy rains ahead of Hurricane Helene. The regular season was set to end Sunday, but the Mets are now scheduled to return to Atlanta on Monday for a doubleheader that could settle the postseason lineup.