If the atmosphere at Citi Field this weekend felt like a playoff series, it’s because the New York Mets — of all teams — provided a trailer for a feature they hope to debut in October. It stars Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom and Edwin Diaz. And, implausibly, they’re all on the same side.
It’s been a little over eight months since the Mets, under the leadership of general manager Billy Eppler and the eager eye of team owner Steve Cohen, secured Scherzer’s services with a three-year, $130 million contract.