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An early September series last season between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals laid the groundwork for the Mets' trip to the World Series while spelling the end of the Nationals' playoff hopes. Washington hopes to return the favor this weekend. Washington, which was off Thursday, enters on a three-game winning streak following a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies this week. Continue to Article

September 02, 2016 1:42:am EST

Sept 2 (Gracenote) - Standings from the MLB on Thursday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Toronto 76 57 .571 - 2. Boston 74 59 .556 2 3. Baltimore 72 61 .541 4 4. NY Yankees 69 63 .523 6 1/2 5. Tampa Bay 56 76 .424 19 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Cleveland 76 56 .576 - 2. Detroit 72 61 .541 4 1/2 3. Kansas City 69 64 .519 7 1/2 4. Chicago White Sox 63 70 .474 13 1/2 5. Minnesota 50 84 .373 27 WESTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Texas 80 54 .597 - 2. Houston 71 62 .534 8 1/2 3. Seattle 68 65 .511 11 1/2 4. LA Angels 59 74 .444 20 1/2 5. Oakland 57 76 . ... Continue to Article

September 01, 2016 11:34:pm EST

Sept 2 (Gracenote) - Results from the MLB games on Thursday (home team in CAPS) ATLANTA 9 San Diego 6 Miami 6 NY METS 4 Continue to Article

September 01, 2016 10:43:pm EST

Mets second baseman Neil Walker says he will have surgery for a herniated disk in his back and will miss the rest of the season. Walker made the announcement before New York played Miami on Thursday night. Walker has been a steady presence for the NL wild-card contenders all season, batting .282 with 23 home runs and 55 RBIs. Continue to Article

September 01, 2016 4:03:pm EST