The Atlanta Braves series opener against the New York Mets has entered a rain delay. There is currently no scheduled start time for first pitch. It was originally scheduled for 7:15 p.m. EDT. Rain started coming down hard just after 6 p.

The Mets opportunity to bounce back from a three-game losing streak comes with heightened stakes. They face the NL East rival Braves on Tuesday.

Its Tuesday, June 17 and the Mets (45-27) are in Atlanta to open a series against the Braves (31-39). David Peterson is slated to take the mound for New York against Spencer Schwellenbach for Atlanta. Tonight marks a rare occurrence in baseball. Both starters take the mound after pitching complete games in their last outing.

NL East rivals collide Tuesday, June 17 when the New York Mets visit the Atlanta Braves to begin a three-game series. This is part of 10 straight games against NL East opponents for the Mets, who sit atop the division with a 45-27 record.

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Ron Taylor has died, the New York Mets announced on Monday. He was 87 years old. Taylor, who was the longtime team doctor for the Toronto Blue Jays after his playing days, won World Series titles with the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals during his career.

A veteran pitcher for 11 major league seasons who helped the "Miracle Mets" win the 1969 World Series has passed away.