The New York Mets have several of baseball’s best players, but they also have an unexpected hero. Infielder Brett Baty is having a career year, and he continued his good form in Monday’s 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Los Angeles Angels with a 1-0 series lead. New York is 57-44 overall and 35-16 in home games. The Mets have a 36-7 record in games when they scored five or more runs. Los Angeles is 25-28 on the road and 49-51 overall. The Angels have a 35-21 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

If the Guardians decide to sell at the trade deadline, Steven Kwan would have plenty of suitors. The New York Mets would be very close to the top of that list.

A New York Mets trade idea reunites them with a former pitcher who currently plays for the St. Louis Cardinals.

The New York Mets allowed David Wright to pass the torch to Francisco Lindor. Wright's No. 5 was retired by the team on July 19 and amongst the festivities was Lindor being named the new team captain. Lindor joins an exclusive group in team history in gaining the honor.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets as New York Mets' Pete Alonso addresses injury status. The New York Mets have dodged a bullet regarding one of their most important players.

The bottom of the Mets' lineup has struggled with a .612 OPS since June, but Monday showed why internal help might be coming.

After he was selected by the New York Mets in the 7th round last Monday, Tilly has now signed his contract with the organization.