CHICAGO — Nolan McLean’s presence on the mound Thursday night was the Mets’ best predictor of success, but they were going to need more than their de facto ace to preserve their lead for the NL’s ...

The New York Mets’ playoff dreams are still alive after their 8-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. The offense woke up after struggling to score the night prior, and comparatively steady ...

A sweep in Miami would send the Mets to the postseason regardless of what the Reds or Diamondbacks do this weekend.

CHICAGO -- Jake Arrieta was impressed with Noah Syndergaard. He already knew all about Kris Bryant. Arrieta pitched eight sparkling innings, Bryant homered for the second straight day and the Chicago ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets meet on Thursday with the three-game series tied 1-1. Chicago is 89-69 overall and 47-30 at home. The Cubs have the seventh-best team slugging ...

The Chicago Cubs are closing in on locking down a home playoff series as they wrap up their three-game series with the New York Mets at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are fighting to get the No. 4 seed in ...