NL East

Needing help at first base, the New York Mets have added James Loney from the San Diego Padres to bolster their roster.

The budding rivalry between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers reached a new level of weird on Friday due to laser pointers and prearranged markers in the outfield. 

After considering demoting starting pitcher Matt Harvey to the minor leagues, the New York Mets' leadership has agreed to stick with him at the MLB level.  

Matt Harvey, the one they call the "Dark Knight of Gotham," has become a riddle in need of a solution.

For the New York Mets, that should involve taking him off the mound. At least for a little while.

Yoenis Cespedes has been many things in his brief but eventful New York Mets tenure: trade-deadline savior, key lineup cog, National League champion.

A shade under two months into the 2016 season, we can officially add MVP candidate to the list.

With the Atlanta Braves limping to the National League's worst record to start the season, the team is a prime candidate to have a fire sale and stock up on prospects, leaving outfielder Nick Markakis as a possible candidate to be dealt. 

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NEW YORK — The tone in the afternoon was serious as the New York Mets discussed what they're going to do with a pitcher who was once their biggest asset but is now their biggest concern.

The tone Friday night was much lighter thanks to another Mets pitcher who is quickly becoming a valuable asset.

New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey had a Thursday night to forget. Against the Washington Nationals, he was pulled after 2.2 innings. He allowed nine runs—six earned—on eight hits with a pair of walks. 

It was a record-setting night for the fourth-year pitcher, as ESPN.com's Adam Rubin pointed out:  

Things have gone from bad to weird for the Atlanta Braves, who will be without shortstop Erick Aybar because of a throat injury. 

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In the wake of the Atlanta Braves firing manager Fredi Gonzalez on Tuesday, Bud Black has emerged as a top option to replace him. 

According to ESPN Podcasts, Bob Nightengale of USA Today called Black the "clear favorite" to take over in Atlanta.