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The Mets (12-15) return to Citi Field where they'll begin a three-game series with the Marlins (12-15) tonight on SNY at 7:10 p.m. Rafael Montero (0-2, 9.45 ERA) will make his first start of the season. He'll be opposed by Braves RHP Jaime Garcia (1-1, 3.19 ERA), who gave up four runs and six hits in six innings in a start against the Mets earlier this season. Montero allowed three earned runs in just 1/3 of an inning in his most recent big-league appearance for the Mets in April against the Phillies. Sandy Alderson will likely address reporters before the game, as he typically does when the team first returns from a road trip. Upcoming Schedule... NL East Standings... In Case You Missed It... Continue to Article

May 05, 2017 6:33:am EST

The Mets (12-15) wrap up their four-game series against the Braves (11-15) at SunTrust Park tonight in Atlanta at 7:35. The Mets beat the Braves on Wednesday night, scoring a season-high 16 runs. The Mets have scored five or more runs in seven-straight games. ... The Mets are fourth in the majors with 42 home runs. ... The 16 runs the Mets scored on Wednesday night were their most since September 25, 2016 against the Phillies. ... Aside from Wednesday night, the only other time in team history when the Mets scored 16 or more runs without hitting a home run was June 29, 2011 in Detroit against the Tigers. Who is starting tonight for the Mets?  Right-hander Zack Wheeler, (4.78 ERA/3.88 FIP, 1.25 Continue to Article

May 04, 2017 5:46:pm EST

Noah Syndergaard has dealt with a blister, cracked nail, biceps tendonitis, arm fatigue and shoulder discomfort at various points this season. He refused to have himself checked out with an MRI and instead threw a bullpen session Friday. He supposedly looked and felt great, and was cleared to make his scheduled start Sunday. Of course, after hitting 100 mph with his fastball to start the game, he was removed midway through the second inning after throwing a pitch and grabbing beneath his right arm (lat muscle). Now, he's headed for an MRI, initially scheduled for 7 a.m. Monday. Asked if it's common for a player to refuse examination, GM Sandy Alderson said, "That's not standard practice, but Continue to Article

May 04, 2017 6:45:am EST

Early on, the New York Mets made two silly base-running mistakes, both resulting in double plays. Jose Reyes matched a career high with five RBIs and the Mets pounded out 20 hits, cruising to a 16-5 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Rene Rivera drove in three runs, while Michael Conforto and even pitcher Jacob deGrom had two RBIs apiece. Continue to Article

May 04, 2017 12:17:am EST

Things you should know about today's game... 1) The Mets scored a season-high 16 runs and matched their season high with 20 hits without hitting a home run. Every player who received an at-bat had a hit, with the exception of Wilmer Flores, who flied out as a pinch-hitter. 2) Jose Reyes tied his career high with five RBIs, Rene Rivera drove in three, and Michael Conforto and Jacob deGrom each plated a pair. T.J. Rivera, Rene Rivera and Conforto all had three hits. Neil Walker, Curtis Granderson, Reyes and deGrom had two hits apiece. 3) deGrom struggled on the mound, allowing season highs in runs (five) and hits (eight) while walking five and striking out five in five innings en route to his second Continue to Article

May 03, 2017 11:20:pm EST