The Braves have long tormented New York, although the Mets had signaled that maybe times were going to change with a dramatic win at Atlanta to clinch a playoff berth late last season. New York took control of the division for the first two-plus months of the season while the Braves tried to climb out of a hole that was dug with an 0-7 start.

The Philadelphia Phillies are enjoying a nice day off after defeating the New York Mets in a highly-anticipated and important weekend series. Winning two out of

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber and Edmundo Sosa homered, Jesús Luzardo tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Philadelphia Phillies regained sole possession of first place in the NL East with a 7-1 victory over the slumping New York Mets on Sunday night.

The Phillies trounce the Mets, Cal Raleigh has a homer-filled weekend, the Padres win on a wild series of plays and more from the weekend's MLB action.

Mets pitcher Sean Manaea, rehabbing from an oblique injury sustained during spring training, was recently diagnosed with a loose body in his left elbow, but the team doesn't believe the discovery should delay his return for long.

Mets pitcher Sean Manaea complained of elbow discomfort following his most recent minor league rehab outing, and his return to New York’s injury-depleted rotation will be delayed

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New York also signed left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady to a one-year deal and selected the contract of outfielder Travis Jankowski from Triple-A Syracuse.

The Mets sent down infielder Luisangel Acuña amid a flurry of roster moves Monday. Acuña, a 23-year-old rookie, was hitting .241 with a .576 OPS and should receive more regular playing time at Triple-A Syracuse.