Morning Briefing: Mets Begin Long Stretch of Home Games

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets (24-14) are back home at Citi Field to open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs (22-16). The projected starters for Friday night’s matchup are former teammates who should know each other well. It will be right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon (2-1, 3.86 ERA), on the mound for the visiting Cubs against right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes (4-1, 2.95 ERA) for the Mets.

Former Mets first-round draft pick Pete Crow-Armstrong will also return to Citi...