With a close pennant race, there are several enticing dates for Mets fans in the second half. It also includes some big events, returns and matchups.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Cincinnati Reds to open a three-game series. New York has a 55-42 record overall and a 33-14 record in home games. The Mets rank fourth in the NL with 124 total home runs, averaging 1.3 per game.

The Cincinnati Reds will be facing two left-handed starting pitchers in their first three games after the All-Star break, starting on Friday night. The Mets announced that their rotation coming out of the break will be left-hander Sean Manaea, right-hander Clay Holmes, and left-hander David Peterson, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic.

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor seemingly had a good time at All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, and he trolled Braves fans on his way out.

Third baseman Brett Baty popped the question to his now-fianceé, Anna Sprys, during a romantic proposal on a Cape May beach Wednesday, according to a social media announcement.

Is there a world where the New York Mets trade for two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager in the coming weeks?

Cleveland Cavaliers star and New York Mets fan Donovan Mitchell was not happy to learn that All-Star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was drafted and then traded by his favorite baseball team.