Their 9-0 loss to the Rays at Citi Field epitomized a series that saw cracks -- in some cases, for the first time all year -- surface in various corners of the roster. The sweep itself was not overly damaging for the Mets, who still lead the National League East by 2 1/2 games and hold the best record in the NL.

The former New York Mets Cy Young winner doesn’t have “any interest” in returning to New York, per a new trade projection.

When the Mets host the Nationals from June 12–14 at Citi Field, it’s a chance to take control of the NL East. The Mets are 44–24 and 24–8 at home and sweeping Washington could extend the lead and send a message to Philly and Atlanta. The Nationals are under .500 but never an easy opponent and could cut into the Mets’ lead with one or two wins.

Fast-starting Mets look to get jump on White Sox, earn series sweep Getting off to fast starts hasn't been a problem lately for the otherwise offensively challenged New York Mets. The Mets will ...

The weekend saw the Dodgers take two of three from the Yankees and the Mets sweep the Rockies in a three-game series. Highlights included three home runs from Max Muncy over the last two games for Los Angeles and Juan Soto getting his bat going with four hits in nine at bats including a pair of home runs.