The Latest Breaking News from Chris Bassitt

CINCINNATI — A few hours before the start of every series, the Phillies hold scouting meetings. The pitchers go over how to attack opposing hitters; the hitters review opposing pitchers. It’s a good time to bring up new topics or raise concerns.

NEW YORK — Carlos Carrasco and the recent heatwave have both been oppressive of late, the Mets righthander on opposing hitters and the weather on the rest of us. One finally broke Tuesday night. You can turn down your air conditioner a bit now.

ATLANTA – The Mets broke out the bats and poured it on in the series finale at Truist Park. They took advantage early and left no doubt about which divisional playoff contender would snatch the critical three-game set in their first matchup of many in the coming weeks.

NEW YORK — Baseball players work some very strange hours.

NEW YORK — Bryan De La Cruz’s recent run of power hitting continued on Friday.

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Chris Bassitt is back in the Mets’ clubhouse after being placed on the injured list on July 1 following a positive COVID test. Bassitt expressed extreme frustration with his situation, and even the decision to test himself in the first place, as he feels it unnecessarily took him out of…

Pete Alonso just might strut into the July 18 Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium as the MLB leader.

The L.A. starter called out MLB for providing “slick” baseballs to pitchers this season.