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As of Sunday morning, the New York Mets are facing a cold reality that even the most pessimistic fan could have not seen coming six months ago. At 66-63, they are closer to the rebuilding Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East standings than they are the first-place Washington Nationals. To be exact, New York is currently seven games ahead of Philadelphia, while trailing Washington by nine games. Continue to Article

August 28, 2016 2:18:am EST

The Philadelphia Phillies enter Sunday with a better record in August than the New York Mets. The Mets, however, are feeling far better than the Phillies heading into the finale of a three-game series at Citi Field. The Mets will look to complete a sweep of the Phillies - and continue their surge in the race for the National League's second wild card - when the two teams square off Sunday afternoon. Continue to Article

August 28, 2016 12:47:am EST

The Philadelphia Phillies enter Sunday with a better record in August than the New York Mets. The Mets, however, are feeling far better than the Phillies heading into the finale of a three-game series at Citi Field. The Mets will look to complete a sweep of the Phillies - and continue their surge in the race for the National League's second wild card - when the two teams square off Sunday afternoon. Continue to Article

August 28, 2016 12:47:am EST

Which Jaime Garcia will take the mound Sunday at Busch Stadium? The answer could decide if the St. Louis Cardinals will wrap up their set with the Oakland Athletics on a winning note, or if they'll head for a critical nine-game road trip through the National League Central off a series loss to one of the American League's worst teams. What's more, Oakland (56-73) has lost 16 of the last 20 games when opponents start a left-hander and its 13-21 record against lefty starters is the worst in the AL. Continue to Article

August 28, 2016 12:28:am EST