Mets finally find power stroke at Citi Field … Citi Field hasn't suddenly become a bandbox, but the Mets lately have been knocking balls out of the park at a surprising rate.  Curtis Granderson's leadoff home run against the Braves Tuesday night tied the club record of eight straight games …

Masahiro Tanaka flies back to New York for MRI on right arm  —  Masahiro Tanaka has left the Yankees and is flying back to New York for an MRI exam on his right arm, The Post has learned.  —  Tanaka had his worst start as a major leaguer Tuesday night in Cleveland, allowing 10 hits and five runs …

CO Rockies Owner Responds to GJ Fan's Criticism: “Don't Come!”  —  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - On the Fourth of July, Michael Ferguson saved up money to take his family of five to Coors Field to watch their favorite team play, but after a 9-0 shut out, his dissatisfaction with the Colorado Rockies was at a high point.

Everything is bigger in Texas, including disappointment  —  Quick, name the worst team in baseball right now.  The Houston Astros are a good choice, as they have lost at least 100 games in three consecutive seasons and are currently tied for the worst record in baseball.

Red Sox To Designate A.J. Pierzynski For Assignment  —  The Red Sox are set to designate catcher A.J. Pierzynski for assignment, sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  The 37-year-old veteran signed a one-year, $8.25MM deal to join Boston over the past offseason.

Stow jury absolves Frank McCourt  —  LOS ANGELES — A San Francisco Giants fan who suffered brain damage in a beating at Dodger Stadium won his negligence suit against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, but former owner Frank McCourt was absolved by the jury.

Frazier thrilled to participate in Home Run Derby  —  CINCINNATI — It started with a text message from Rockies All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.  And on Tuesday, it culminated in the announcement that another All-Star, Reds third baseman Todd Frazier, will participate in the Gillette Home Run Derby on Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Games of the Day  —  The afternoon gets off to a bang with Zack Greinke and Max Scherzer battling in Detroit.  They have to hope the Tuesday night slugfest took something out of the hitters as the Dodgers and Tigers have a quick turnaround.  —  Doug Fister and Bud Norris try again in Baltimore …

The Call-Up  —  Arismendy Alcantara  —  The Situation: Late Tuesday night the Cubs announced that second baseman Darwin Barney will be placed on paternity leave for two days, creating an opening at the major league level.  With Emilio Bonifacio still on the disabled list the Cubs …