Every game in the 162-game Major League Baseball season counts the same. But once the season resumes after the All-Star Break, the games count a little more. The Pennant Race is officially underway. It's been underway since July 1st.

The New York Mets and Brandon Nimmo head into the final of a three-game series against TJ Friedl and the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday at Citi Field.

Alonso, not in the starting lineup for the Mets’ series finale against the Reds at Citi Field, has a right hand contusion, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.

This year’s season has been rough for the Braves, and it got worse when Riley landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right abdomen.