MLB power rankings: Mets bash Braves in NL East showdown while Yankees slump - USA TODAY

New York didn't make a splash at the trade deadline, but welcomed Jacob deGrom back this week and won a crucial series vs. Atlanta.

The New York Mets won four of five against the Atlanta Braves in a crucial series over the weekend, expanding their NL East lead to 6½ games entering Monday, the largest the cushion since June 18. J… [+4320 chars]

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