Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY

After striking out in his first two at-bats, Harper collected three hits including a two-run homer in the eighth inning.

The day after Opening Day is the biggest bummer on the sports calendar. Let’s come up with a way to solve that problem.

In a much-anticipated opener that followed an off-season of turnover in Queens, Robinson Cano showed why he was the centerpiece of the Mets makeover.

The Mets appear committed to winning, extending Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom and bringing young slugger Pete Alonso up to the majors.

The extensions signed this offseason varied from superstars to players who haven’t even had a big-league at-bat. What gives?

Identifying a handful of MLB players who will play the biggest roles in determining their clubs’ fortunes in 2019.

Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have traveled similar career paths. Who will come closest to living up to the terms of his megadeal?

The greatest player of his generation – perhaps any generation – will be paid like it, by any measure.

MLB and the players union have come to an agreement on a handful of rule changes. How the game will look different in the years to come.