Topic: Noah Syndergaard

The MLB welcome wagon, aka the Cincinnati Reds, has left town.

ATLANTA -- Noah Syndergaard struck out eight straight Milwaukee batters and 11 overall in 5 1/3 innings Sunday, but the New York Mets right-hander said he didn't feel like he was all the way back.

The New York Mets have an early opportunity to show the Washington Nationals that the National League East is going to be more competitive in 2018.

The St. Louis Cardinals remained in the wild-card chase until game No. 159 last season. The New York Mets began playing out the string around Memorial Day.

Cleveland Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway will be named the new manager of the New York Mets, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.

NEW YORK -- The Washington Nationals have officially been in playoff preparation mode for two weeks. On Sunday afternoon, they staged a dress rehearsal for October.

NEW YORK -- Daniel Murphy continued to torment his former team Saturday night, lacing the tiebreaking homer leading off the 10th inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field.

NEW YORK -- Robbie Ray earned the win Thursday by tossing five strong innings in his return from the disabled list as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 3-2 at Citi Field.

NEW YORK -- Between the two of them, Rafael Montero and Kevin Plawecki have combined for 16 stints in the majors with the New York Mets. The duo certainly performed Saturday like they know a 17th and 18th opportunity may not be forthcoming if they don't maximize their 15th and 16th chances.

Sonny Gray's home debut for the New York Yankees was a stress-free night.