Topic: New York Mets

Miami Marlins players say they are in high gear during a push toward the playoffs, gaining confidence from a weekend sweep of the MLB-best Atlanta Braves as their offense smolders and their ace pitcher eyes a return.

Jeff McNeil sent the third pitch of the ninth inning on a scorching 96-mph one-way trip over the right field fence at LoanDepot Park to lift the New York Mets to a narrow win over the Miami Marlins on Monday in Miami.

Lucas Giolito will be among six players waived by the Los Angeles Angels in a surprising string of MLB moves. Harrison Bader and Mike Clevinger are among other players who will be placed on waivers.

The San Diego Padres acquired left-handed pitcher Rich Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi through a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Miami Marlins acquired relief pitcher David Robertson in a trade from the New York Mets, the teams announced early Friday.

Two-time champion Pete Alonso will face 2022 runner-up Julio Rodriguez in one of four first-round matchups in the 2023 Home Run Derby, MLB announced.

New York Mets pitcher Drew Smith was suspended for 10 games and fined for violating MLB's rules against foreign substance use, the league said.

Former New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey will retire after a nine-year MLB career, he announced Friday on Instagram.

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer opted to drop his appeal on the 10-game suspension he received for violating MLB's foreign substance policy.

Thursday's Miami Marlins and New York Mets matchup started as a duel between ace pitchers Max Scherzer and Sandy Alcantara. The Mets ended the night by holding off a Marlins rally to secure their first win of 2023.