Author: Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY

Atlanta has roared back and has nearly erased the Mets’ 10.5-game lead. Now, a crucial three-game series awaits.

The All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium will feature baseball’s biggest names.

Winners of seven in a row, the Astros are within 5.5 games of the Yankees for the best record in baseball.

Working to free up payroll space for the 2000 season, the Mets made made a deal with Bobby Bonilla.

The Yankees (49-17) and Mets (44-24) have the two best records in baseball and stayed in their spots atop USA TODAY Sports’ MLB power rankings..

Atlanta has a 2.47 ERA during the 11-game stretch, scoring 74 runs with 22 home runs.

New York has a 7.5 game lead in the division and is off to one of the best starts in franchise history.

From debutants to seasoned veterans, here’s some of the players who have outperformed expectations in this not-so-young season.

San Diego has gotten some big contributions from veterans in the absence of superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.

Riding a nine-game winning streak, the New York Yankees visit the Blue Jays for a pivotal series in Toronto.