New York Mets superstar outfielder Juan Soto spoke about Carlos Mendoza's decision to move him in the team's order.

A three-hour-plus flight from St. Louis to Phoenix two weeks ago provided New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza with an opportunity to discuss a batting order change with star Juan Soto. The Mets had just lost both games of a doubleheader.

The New York Mets are preparing to welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers to Citi Field in their biggest test of the season yet. The team has surged to a 30-20 record after adding the best on-base talent in baseball,

As Mets fans stress over Juan Soto’s struggles, the Dodgers navigate past a four-game skid like a team for whom the regular season is essentially a warmup.

The LA Dodgers (31-19) and the New York Mets (30-20) open a high-profile 3-game series at Citi Field Friday. The start time is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Its Friday, May 23 and it is a rematch of last year's NLCS as the Dodgers (31-19) are in Queens to take on the Mets (30-20). Clayton Kershaw is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Griffin Canning for New York.