Mets third baseman David Wright rehabbing in Florida with intention to return this season, says Sandy Alderson  —  David Wright is going through his rehab in Florida with the intention of getting back this season, Mets GM Sandy Alderson said Wednesday.  —  After a year and a half without playing …

Spangenberg, Padres aim to keep rolling vs. Nats (Aug 17, 2017)  —  SAN DIEGO — The Washington Nationals kick off a four-game series with the San Diego Padres on Thursday.  That means one of baseball's hottest players will be in America's Finest City.  —  “It's just his energy,” Padres manager Andy Green said.

Red-hot Rangers host weary White Sox (Aug 17, 2017)  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Considering the Chicago White Sox just finished getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the best team in baseball, a four-game set against the Texas Rangers starting Thursday will represent a reprieve.  —  Right?

Yankees go for Subway Series sweep of Mets (Aug 17, 2017)  —  NEW YORK — A pair of young pitchers coming off pivotal moments in their development will square off Thursday night when the New York Mets host the New York Yankees in the finale of the Subway Series at Citi Field.

Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud to play third base vs. Yankees Wednesday night  —  Remember when the Mets had too many infielders?  Yeah, seems like a long time ago.  —  After they dealt Neil Walker and Lucas Duda, the Mets were hit with two injuries Wednesday that forced them to get creative …

With a new playoffs mandate, Aroldis Chapman needs to regain his confidence — and quickly  —  Expectations have changed in Yankeeland, which means Aroldis Chapman had better figure it out soon.  —  Maybe it was considered a “transition season” going into the 2017 campaign …

Giancarlo Stanton fails to extend streak, says he wants to hit 61 homers  —  MIAMI — Giancarlo Stanton paused in his pursuit of a hallowed home run number, acknowledged he's shooting for 61 and said he finds baseball's statistical history both alluring and tainted.

Reds executive Gene Bennett dies at age 89  —  PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) — Gene Bennett, who was with the Cincinnati Reds organization for more than 60 years as a scout and executive, died Wednesday.  He was 89.  —  Bennett began scouting with the Reds in 1958 and became scouting supervisor in 1975.

Why the Phillies demoted Nick Pivetta after his 11-strikeout game  —  SAN DIEGO — Odubel Herrera was not available to play against the Padres on Wednesday, and the Phillies do not know when he will be able to play again.  His left hamstring bothered him Monday and Tuesday.

Series preview: Cardinals at Pirates  —  Scouting report  • The Cardinals are in Pennsylvania for four games against the Pirates starting Thursday.  —  The first three games will be played in Pittsburgh's usual home: PNC Park.  Sunday, the two teams will head to Williamsport …

Mets' Matt Harvey pitches three scoreless innings in second rehab game  —  The Disabled Knight threw off a city mound in a game for the first time in two months Wednesday night, and he struck out the side to close out his start as he nears a return to Queens.  —  “For me, it's a feel thing, it's a mechanical thing,” Harvey said.

M's get some relief, edge Orioles  —  The Seattle Mariners won't go winless on their only homestand in August.  And if they can pull out another a victory on Wednesday in the finale in the seven game showing, well, that would be a series victory over the Baltimore Orioles and some glimmer …