At this point, it's become pretty clear that the New York Mets will not be contending for a playoff spot in 2018.
Meanwhile, it's also pretty clear the New York Yankees could have something special brewing in the Bronx.
The Yankees are in first place in the American League East and own the best record in baseball (49-22).
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But if the Yankees want to squeeze past the Houston Astros and return to the World Series, they could use some more pitching, especially with Masahiro Tanaka and Jordan Montgomery on the disabled list.