Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona has earned 1,856 more regular-season victories as a major league manager than Carlos Mendoza, his New York Mets counterpart.

With a close pennant race, there are several enticing dates for Mets fans in the second half. It also includes some big events, returns and matchups.

The New York Mets used their first pick in the MLB Draft to select a two-way star. And on Thursday, they signed him to a value deal. The slot value for the No. 38 pick was $2.569 million. The Mets signed Mitch Voit for $1.75 million.

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor seemingly had a good time at All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, and he trolled Braves fans on his way out.

What you should know: The Mets took a big chance taking Prescott with their fourth pick in the draft. The 21-year-old right-hander is known for being able to touch triple-digits on the radar gun with a slider in the 80s, a differential that could make any hitter look foolish.

Mets' Pete Alonso after the MLB All-Star Game suggested that MLB should allow hockey style fighting in the league.

The Boston Red Sox and New York Mets would come together on a massive trade that would send Jarren Duran to Queens before the trade deadline in this hypothetical deal.

Playoff contenders like the Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers and New York Mets will be looking for bullpen help come the trade deadline.