In Queens, the Mets are in a drastic tailspin. After starting 21-9 and leading the National League East by 5.5 games on June 12 with a 45-24 record, the Mets have lost 12 of their last 14 and are now five games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the division.

After a devastating loss on Wednesday, the New York Yankees received news that could bode even more poorly for their postseason outlook.

The New York Mets have been in a slump for a couple of weeks now, and it is putting their playoff chances in some serious jeopardy. After Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Mets have lost 13 of their past 15 games and have seen a once-comfortable lead in the wild-card race nearly completely disappear.

McLean throws with incredible spin, which has fueled his rise through the minors: "He can make the ball do crazy stuff."

Mets rookie Nolan McLean, who will make his MLB debut Saturday, joins a rotation that began Friday with a 5.31 ERA in the past 52 games.