Alfaro's HR overshadows Matz's big night; Phillies top Mets
Jorge Alfaro hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the New York Mets 5-2 on Tuesday night to boost their faint playoff hopes.
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70-81, 4th in NL East
Matz catches liner behind back, doubles off runner (0:29)
Matz gives himself lead with solo shot (0:32)
Conforto drives in career-best 6, Mets top Phillies 9-4
Michael Conforto had a career-high six RBI and finished a triple shy of the cycle, Zach Wheeler pitched seven solid innings for his career-best 12th win and the New York Mets beat the fading Philadelphia Phillies 9-4 on Monday night.
Jackson robs a hit with diving grab (0:28)
Conforto powers Mets to win with 6 RBIs (0:47)
Jackson turns routine hit into RBI double (0:26)
BBTN: Wainwright's Impact, Cy Race, Bellinger, Radom
Before hearing from the Dodgers' Cody Bellinger (28:26), Buster & Tim Kurkjian discuss Adam Wainwright's impact, the awards races, Dave Roberts' future and more (:31). Plus, Todd Radom's logo trivia (31:05).
BBTN Scoreboard: Red Sox Spoil deGrom, Jays Rally, Cards Dominate
John Brickley recaps all of Sunday's MLB action including another Mets loss behind Jacob deGrom, a big rally for the Blue Jays, a dominant performance by the Cards & more.
Power Rankings: Shake-ups start at No. 1 while NL races narrow
While the Rockies, Dodgers and Cardinals battle for two playoff spots, we have a new team at the top of the heap.
Betts hurt, Red Sox beat Met 4-3 and cut magic number to 2
Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts left the game after hurting his left side making a throw to home plate during a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Sunday that cut Boston's magic number to two for a third straight AL East title.
Mattingly calls for changes to September rosters
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Sunday that Major League Baseball should consider limiting roster sizes in the final month of the season, because "the game you play for five months is not the game you play in September."
Brock Holt's pinch double lifts Red Sox over Mets 5-3
Pinch-hitter Brock Holt drove a tiebreaking double off the Green Monster on the first pitch after Jackie Bradley Jr. hit one off the very top of the left-field wall, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Saturday to lower their...
Syndergaard unfazed as Fenway rat scurries Mets
For the second time this week, a rodent was on the loose in a dugout at the Red Sox's famed ballpark, this time keeping Mets players on their toes -- and up on the rail -- as it made its way under the bench.
Syndergaard helps Mets cool off Red Sox 8-0
Noah Syndergaard pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the New York Mets hit four homers on Friday night to cool off the Red Sox 8-0 and snap Boston's four-game winning streak.
Mets' Wright could pinch hit before farewell game
New York Mets infielder David Wright could be used as a pinch hitter ahead of his final start on Sept. 29, manager Mickey Callaway said Friday.
SVP: David Wright one of the good guys (3:21)
Mets hit back-to-back homers in 9th, stun Marlins 4-3
Michael Conforto and Todd Frazier hit back-to-back homers with two outs in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets stunned the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Wright gets choked up announcing likely end to MLB career (1:50)
David Wright's career by the numbers -- and what could have been
As Wright prepares to take the field for the Mets one last time, we look at all he accomplished in New York and imagine the possibilities if injuries hadn't derailed his career.
Mets plan for Wright to start one last game
Mets third baseman David Wright, who last played for New York on May 27, 2016, will return to the active roster for the team's final homestand to start in what he expects will be his final game.
Longtime Mets PR man Horwitz into new role
The New York Mets are transferring longtime media relations boss Jay Horwitz to a new role as vice president of alumni public relations and team historian.
Mets pounce after 5 1/2-hour rain delay, beat Marlins 13-0
Zack Wheeler and Jay Bruce helped the New York Mets jump on the Miami Marlins following a 5-hour, 35-minute rain delay, capping a long, soggy day with a 13-0 win early Thursday morning.
Mets' Alonso in uniform at Citi Field, not to play
Top Mets prospect Peter Alonso was finally in uniform at Citi Field on Wednesday, just not as part of New York's active roster.
BBTN Scoreboard: The Red Sox Lock Up A Playoff Spot And Another Quality Loss For Jacob deGrom
Buster breaks down Tuesday's action, including the first seat at the playoff table being claimed and more tough luck for deGrom.
2018 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 83 | 68 | .550 | - | L4 |
| Philadelphia | 77 | 73 | .513 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Washington | 77 | 75 | .507 | 6.5 | W1 |
| New York | 70 | 81 | .464 | 13 | L1 |
| Miami | 59 | 92 | .391 | 24 | L1 |
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Team Leaders 2018
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs646Tied-21st
Batting Average.23628th
On Base Percentage.31222nd
Slugging Percentage.39424th
Earned Run Average4.1719th
Quality Starts72Tied-19th
WHIP1.2813th
BAA.24917th