Meet Metz The Mets’ bats continued their impressive Labor Day weekend, giving up 16 hits and scoring nine runs in a 9-4 win over the Marlins. John Tong, called up to make his first start of the 2026 season, got the win, striking out seven in five innings. Advertising Select your resume: Amazin’ Avenue, MLB.com, Daily News, NY Post, Newsday, ESPN, Faith and Fear in Flushing. The Mets optioned Justin Hagenman to Triple-A to make room for John Tong in the lineup. Jon Heyman explained that the Mets’ Trifecta gives the team hope that the experience will earn them $365 million. Abby Mastracco wrote that “Beat It” was Citi Field’s response to its lost season. About the latest This week in the MetsTim Britton explored how teams can better prepare for failure. Around the National League East The Phillies beat the Braves 1-0 to earn a much-needed split in the Labor Day weekend series. Jesus Luzardo scored 12 runs and earned the first complete shutout of his career as the game lasted just one hour and 51 minutes. Kyle Schwarber hit a solo homer in the eighth for the only run. Advertising The Nationals lost 3–2 to the Padres, which effectively moved the Mets into a tie with Washington for fourth place in the NL East. Around Major League Baseball The Cubs finished in the top five in the latest MLB Power rankings. The MLB.com staff has predicted the 2026 Gold Glove Award winners. ESPN made several September predictions regarding the playoff race and statistical leaders. The Padres and Diamondbacks could end up deciding the final Wild Card round in the National League, and with the two clubs facing off at Petco Park on the final weekend of the regular season, it could essentially serve as an extra round of the playoffs. Advertising Mike Lupica explained how Aaron Judge’s impending return could turn the tide in the Yankees’ favor. Judge was officially activated from the IL yesterday, which was an off day for the Yankees. Shohei Ohani is officially back after a four-game injury absence, although he will focus on moving forward and is unlikely to feature again this season. The Brewers placed Grant Anderson on the IL with right biceps inflammation and called up Brandon Sprout as a replacement. ‘Very different’ The Blue Jays feel they are poised to make the playoffs at the end of the season. The Red Sox beat the Angels 5-2. Brian Belo made his first start since June 4 for the Red Sox and picked up where he left off. Advertising The Orioles ended their losing streak with a 6-4 win over the Guardians. In a game tied 0–0 in extra innings, the Diamondbacks cruised to a 5–4 victory in 10 innings over the Royals. Arizona’s bullpen shined in the win to help the D’Backs into the Wild Card spot. The Brewers scored three times in the eighth to edge the Cubs 4-3, and several surprising robberies saved the Brew Crew from the Cubs’ late comeback attempt. The Tigers held off the Twins, 5-4. The Twins activated Joe Ryan from Illinois to start against Detroit, and he was his classic anchor in his return. The Giants outshot the Cardinals 5–4 in 11 innings. Advertising The Dodgers doubled the Reds’ lead, 6–3. The Athletics beat the Blue Jays 6-5. Yesterday on Avenue Amazin I previewed the Mets vs. Marlins series. Linus Lawrence threw a party on Mondays. This date in Mets history The Mets scored six runs in the seventh, coming back to tie the Nationals, and Kirk Nieuwenhuis’ solo homer in the eighth gave New York the lead for good on this day in 2015. The victory helped New York secure a series win in Washington, D.C. en route to victory and the eventual NL East crown. Post navigation Alexis McAllister: The Liverpool midfielder is upset over the lack of a new contract and admits he could have left in the summer Webinar: Forgotten access to Google Workspace that could lead to hacking