Brett Baty didn’t have to be here. Under different circumstances, he certainly would not be. Late last month, the Mets demoted Baty to Triple-A Syracuse, in a move that was largely based on merit. The team had a roster crunch.

The New York Mets (26-15) wrapped up their series against the Chicago Cubs (23-18) with a 6-2 victory on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, using a four-run eighth inning to break open a tight game and claim the rubber match.

The Mets finally stopped hitting the snooze button for Sunday’s early start time at the beginning of the eighth inning.

Brett Baty hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets held off the punchless Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1.

Starling Marte’s walk-off hit in the 10th inning completed the New York Mets’ three-game sweep of the Phillies, 4-3. It marked the Phillies’ seventh straight loss at the ballpark, including the 2024 postseason.

Juan Soto is in the midst of a seven-game stretch in which he’s gone 9-for-26 with six extra-base hits and six walks in his last 33 plate appearances.

Preview the May 12 matchup between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.