Second Half Preview: Yankees and Mets Are Both Contenders — and a Cut Below Elite
New York’s talented but flawed teams need reinforcements for the stretch run if they are to live up to preseason promise.

The New York Yankees and New York Mets begin their post-All-Star Game schedule on Friday with both teams in contention for a postseason berth, but likely needing help to avoid disappointing denouements.
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