What happened: The New York Mets shared a Father's Day message thanking the dads across their fan base. The post is part of a wave of holiday greetings from clubs around the league.
Why it matters: These messages are routine community gestures rather than on-field news, but they land as the Mets sit in the middle of a competitive divisional stretch against the Philadelphia Phillies. New York enters the day at 34-42 with a series against Philadelphia knotted at one game apiece.
By the numbers: The Mets are 34-42 this season, averaging 4.1 runs while allowing 4.4. Recent head-to-head with Philadelphia is split: New York 6, Philadelphia 4 on June 18, then Philadelphia 15, New York 3 on June 20. The clubs meet again with the series tied 1-1.
What to watch: Attention turns back to the field as the Mets and Phillies continue their series, with New York looking to even its recent form against a Philadelphia team riding a strong stretch.