Mets edge Cubs as Colon outduels Arrieta

Jake Arrieta has established himself as one of the most recognizable pitchers in baseball over the past two seasons. Sporting a trendy beard and last year’s National League Cy Young Award, Arrieta has emerged into a star. But for whatever reason, he can’t seem to figure out Citi Field. After the Mets beat Arrieta in Game 2 of the 2015 NL Championship Series in New York, they again gave the righty trouble while earning a 4-3 win Saturday night, their third straight over the Cubs.

Fort of July! Bragg tonight’s historic MLB stage

United States Army installation Fort Bragg is the largest U.S. military base in the world, with more than 50,000 active duty personnel. On Sunday evening, 12,500 servicemen and women will have the unique opportunity to kick back and watch 50 civilian visitors go to work — namely, the 25-man rosters of the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.

DYK: Angels’ 21 runs set several milestones

A struggling Angels offense exorcised its frustrations in a big way Saturday night, putting up an incredible 21 runs in a 21-2 rout of the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Halos’ 21 runs are the most scored by any Major League team this season and marked the first time a team has scored at least 20 times in a game since the Astros beat the Diamondbacks, 21-5, last Oct. 2.