Mets settle for split with Padres as Edwin Diaz, bullpen falter in loss

Mets settle for split with Padres as Edwin Diaz, bullpen falter in loss

SAN DIEGO — The Mets needed five outs Sunday to finish what had been a good few days in the land of perfect weather and gain in the wild-card standings on two of the three teams ahead of them. It was all going smoothly until Jose Butto walked Matt McCoy. Moments later, Butto was watching … Read more

Luis Severino dominates as Mets beat Marlins in close call

Luis Severino dominates as Mets beat Marlins in close call

MIAMI — Luis Severino needs to get disappointed more often. Last month, after learning he wouldn’t get to face the Yankees in the Subway Series, the Mets right-hander had one of his sharpest performances of the season, against the Cubs. And Saturday, after he was again denied the wish of facing his former team — … Read more