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The Braves-Mets rivalry is picking up steam after a game Tuesday night in which Pete Alonso's words came back to haunt him.

AJ Smith-Shawver, 20, is up next for Atlanta's makeshift rotation. “It’s become the new normal,” Brian Snitker said. “It’s just survival."

Atlanta Braves Rumors: Bryce Elder wins Pete Alonso beef. Marcell Ozuna has improved immensely. Could a Shane Bieber trade work?

Pete Alonso talked some trash to the Braves after his latest monster home run, but Bryce Elder said he didnt have a problem with the Mets sluggers taunts.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder didn't have his best outing on Tuesday night, but he didn't let the Mets Pete Alonso's trash talk get to him.

The New York Mets have their best veteran pitchers lined up for a pivotal road series against the Atlanta Braves this week.

Lindor sports a .688 OPS through 60 games, which entered play Monday as the 26th best among 48 players who had taken at least 50 plate appearances as a shortstop.

Get Atlanta vs New York baseball betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on June 6.

That leaves the New York Mets ample opportunity to rattle off a lengthy winning stretch or two to make up ground on the first-place Atlanta Braves in the NL East race. The Braves (35-24) hold a 5 1/2-game lead over the Mets.

The Giants have a surprising number of strong All-Star cases for a team a game below .500 and in 3rd place in its division.