Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss hitters that are turning a corner like Xander Bogaerts and Marcell Ozuna (3:00), the injuries to Mike Foltynewicz and Evan Longoria (11:00), finding Brandon Nimmo on the Closer Carousel (17:00) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
The same three teams are at the top, but which leads the way and how high did the resurgent Dodgers and Diamondbacks climb?
Brandon Nimmo and Asdrubal Cabrera homered off Brad Boxberger in a four-run ninth inning and the New York Mets rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Sunday.
Mets closer Jeurys Familia, who went on the DL because of a sore right shoulder, was activated on Sunday. Outfielder Jay Bruce also returned to the lineup after missing the past three games with a sore back.
Michael Conforto homered and drove in four runs, Steven Matz pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Saturday night.
Paul Goldschmidt and Daniel Descalso homered, Zack Godley pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the staggering New York Mets 7-3 on Friday night.
The New York Mets have signed first-round draft pick Jarred Kelenic, a high school outfielder from Wisconsin.
David Peralta hit a pair of solo homers, Matt Koch pitched six effective innings in a combined four-hitter and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Thursday night.
After striking out 10 in his first major league win, Domingo German may be ready to provide some needed stability to the Yankees' rotation.
The Gleyber Torres-for-Jacob deGrom chatter makes for fun speculation, but the Yankees rookie is a building block, not a trading chip.
Buster breaks down Wednesday's action, including Mitch Haniger's heroics and yet another wasted quality outing from Jacob deGrom.
In an era so filled with whiffs that it's pushing Nolan Ryan himself down all-time lists, pitching to contact still exists.
The Mets fell to 2-8 in Jacob deGrom's past 10 games on Wednesday despite the right-hander posting an 0.87 ERA over that span.
Mike Soroka did not allow a hit until the seventh inning, Freddie Freeman homered and drove in both runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 2-0 on Wednesday.
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been told he needs more rest for his injured right index finger.
Before chatting with Brewers' reliever Josh Hader (28:40), Buster & Boog Sciambi discuss Miguel Cabrera's injury, a potential NY blockbuster, Bryce Harper and more (:20). Plus, "Hembo Knows" (37:37) and thoughtful words from Hall of Famer Hank Aaron (41:31).
Ozzie Albies hit a grand slam and Freddie Freeman homered during a six-run sixth inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the reeling New York Mets 8-2 on Tuesday night.
Mets players are running out of time to turn around their season, and general manager Sandy Alderson on Tuesday took responsibility as the person in charge of assembling the roster.
Before Boog Sciambi catches up with Brandon Nimmo and Seth Lugo of the Mets (27:23), Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss the controversial sequence with the Rangers and Astros, Shohei Ohtani's health, Paul Goldschmidt's resurgence, DH uniformity and much more (:27). Plus, Todd Radom's latest #ThirtyUnis installment (35:08).
Buster breaks down Sunday's action, including a nod to the form of Paul Goldschmidt and a pair of aces taking tough luck losses.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 42 | 29 | .592 | - | W2 |
| Washington | 37 | 31 | .544 | 3.5 | L3 |
| Philadelphia | 37 | 32 | .536 | 4 | W2 |
| New York | 30 | 38 | .441 | 10.5 | W2 |
| Miami | 28 | 44 | .389 | 14.5 | L1 |
