Mets trade for catcher Michael Perez  —  One day after catcher Tomas Nido left a game with a hand contusion, the Mets added another catcher to the roster.  —  The team announced a trade on Saturday, acquiring catcher Michael Perez from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash.

Yu Darvish and Eric Hosmer carry Padres over Mets, 4-1  —  As it turns out, Yu Darvish and Eric Hosmer can still win you a ball game.  —  The Padres' duo — one on the pitcher's mound, the other manning first base and hitting an impactful early home run — joined forces to give San Diego a 4-1 win over the Mets on Friday night.

Mets officially kick off BIG BOY SZN  —  The Mets wasted no time in their search for a designated hitter.  —  Before even beginning their first game after the All-Star break, the club announced that it acquired first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jacob deGrom will throw one more minor league start before returning to team  —  For as long as he's hiding in the shadows of minor-league fields, rehab starts and simulated games, Jacob deGrom is the great unknown looming over the Mets' season.  —  Perhaps the best pitcher of his generation …

A Powerhouse Team of Stars, Ring or No Ring  —  With Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva set for Hall of Fame induction, the Minnesota Twins of the 1960s and '70s will shine in Cooperstown despite no World Series titles.  — Give this article- - - Read in app  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. …

Chicago White Sox place Luis Robert on the injured list with blurred vision and reinstate C Yasmani Grandal  —  Luis Robert's stellar defensive play in center field as a rookie during the 2020 season earned him an American League Gold Glove Award.  —  So it was unusual to see Robert having trouble tracking …