The Mets, with a 9-5 victory over the Nationals, extended their NL East lead on the Braves to 3 ½ games. The Mets, who won five of six games on the road trip, have picked up a game on the Braves since the finale of their series in Atlanta. The Mets’ lead over the Braves … Continue reading Daniel Vogelbach’s Grand Slam Powers Mets Past Nationals 9-5 →

Seattle tagged Gerrit Cole for three home runs in the first inning before the newest Mariner, Luis Castillo, took care of the rest, sending the Yankees to a 7-3 loss on Wednesday afternoon in The Bronx. The Yankees (70-36) dropped the series and lost for the third time in their past four games before heading … Continue reading Gerrit Cole Hammered For Three Home Runs In Yankees Loss To Mariners →

Carlos Carrasco isn’t going to win any contests blowing away hitters, but the right-hander’s offspeed pitches and command — and most importantly, his health — have converged this season to give the Mets an invaluable rotation piece. On Saturday he gave his team 7 shutout innings in a 4-0 victory over the Marlins. Carrasco extended … Continue reading Carlos Carrasco’s Gem, Three Homers Propel Mets Past Marlins →