Mets set to face White Sox after successful series against Padres

The New York Mets, coming off an 11-4 stretch and series win against the Padres, prepare to play the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series this weekend. The Mets had a day off yesterday and are ranked alongside the Rays for the best record in baseball since the All-Star break. Additionally, SNY’s booth has been ranked third in baseball by Awful Announcing, which sparked some controversy among fans. The team will honor broadcaster Howie Rose with a retirement ceremony before their final home game on September 20. In other MLB news, several teams are making headlines for their performances and standings in the playoff race.

• 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Morning News: A quick three-game trip to the South Side