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Former Yankees closer passes ex-Met for most strikeouts by lefty reliever

A former Yankees closer just surpassed an ex-Mets closer in the record books on Saturday.

Mets' good vibes will end if David Stearns can't fix bullpen

The good times at Citi Field began to melt one walk at a time.

Escalator malfunction causes 11 injuries at MLB ballpark

Eleven people were injured Saturday when an escalator malfunctioned at American Family Field in Milwaukee following the Brewers' loss, the team said.

Latest update on Juan Soto's hand injury a mixed bag: 'Concerning'

TORONTO — A day after leading a comeback victory, Juan Soto was a late scratch from the Yankees’ lineup with a bruised right hand. X-rays on Saturday afternoon were negative,...

Fantasy baseball: Trade for Padres outfielder to help with second half, keeper leagues

We are at the midpoint of the 2024 MLB season, and that means it is crunch-time for fantasy baseball managers to make their move.

Aaron Judge rips liner off Blue Jays starter -- who stays in game with nasty welt

Things started out hot in Saturday's Yankees-Blue Jays game when Aaron Judge rifled a ball at 101.6 miles per hour right at Chris Bassitt.

Steve Cohen's message on 'electric' Mets run

Steve Cohen wants more of the June Mets.

Juan Soto scratched from Yankees lineup in injury worry

A day after leading a comeback victory, Juan Soto was a late scratch from the Yankees’ lineup.

Fantasy baseball: Braves' surprising ace due for major regression

Surprises don’t last forever, which is why we have to get the most out of them while we can. Atlanta’s Reynaldo Lopez is 6-2 with a 1.70 ERA.

Mets to honor pair of franchise legends with patches on jersey for rest of season

The Mets announced Saturday that they'll add the patches containing the numbers of Willie Mays and Jerry Grote to commemorate their recent deaths.

Minor league team does its duty with rollout of 'toilet row' -- that comes with an attendant

Stadium seats aren't always the most comfortable, but the Lake County Captains, the minor-league High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, seemed to have found a No. 2 option.

Jose Iglesias opens up about his 'dream come true' with 'OMG' hit, winding journey to Mets role

New Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias — a 12-year MLB veteran promoted from Triple-A — takes a swing at some Q&A form Post columnist Steve Serby.

Bet against rookie star pitcher in this spot

Stitches predicts Max Fried will lead the host Braves past rookie star pitcher Paul Skenes and the Pirates on Saturday afternoon.

Bet on high-scoring affair in Yankees-Blue Jays showdown

School’s out and the Yankees have been celebrating with belly flops down the slip-and-slide throughout the second half of June.

The Post's MLB first-half awards: Aaron Judge-Gunnar Henderson MVP race is tough call

When there is no wrong answer, does that mean there is no right one, as well? Or at least none that will satisfy everyone.

Gleyber Torres comes up big after brief benching: 'did something for the team'

It will take more than one swing to declare Gleyber Torres as “back,” but he took a step in the right direction Friday night.

Struggling Met belts three-run homer in win: 'He needed that'

Jeff McNeil finally displayed a glimpse of his vintage self on Friday night at Citi Field

Marcus Stroman, Gleyber Torres quickly clear air after starter's 'raw emotion' came out

Marcus Stroman’s outward frustration with Gleyber Torres on Friday night had the potential to linger.

Baseball Hall of Famer, MVP dead at 86

San Francisco Giants and Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has died at 86 years old, his family confirmed in a statement via the team on Friday night.

Yankees were struggling in this area during ugly rough patch

Give the Yankees this: as their hot start turned cold over the past two weeks, almost all of them have had a hand in it.