Both the New York Mets and New York Yankees would love to acquire a high-upside starting pitcher for the second

Aaron Judge hit his 33rd home run, left fielder Cody Bellinger started a pivotal double play and the Yankees​ beat the Mets​ 6-4 on Sunday.

The New York Mets fell just short of the World Series last season and could be aggressive at the trade deadline this year to ensure it does not happen again.

Yankees star Anthony Volpe’s dad got into it with a Mets fan at Citi Field this weekend. Michael Volpe reacted after he heard a man talking down the shortstop. “Let’s go, let’s go! You badmouthing my son?

Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in five runs, Brandon Nimmo hit his second grand slam in four days and the New York Mets battered the reeling New York Yankees 12-6 on Saturday. Carlos Rodón (9-6) was roughed up as the Yankees equaled a season high with their sixth consecutive defeat.

Yankees announcer Michael Kay took issue with a comment Juan Soto made this week after the new Mets outfielder was left off of the All-Star Game roster. Speaking to reporters after the news broke, Soto said “it happens,” and it’s “a part of baseball.” He was then asked a follow up question about whether he wanted to play in the game.

The @Mets - @Yankees rivalry getting hotter 3 Subway Series games from July 4-6 averaged 356,000 viewers on @SNYtv, +70% over what YES Network drew for series SNY was 154% better among adults 25-54, and 166% better among adults 18-34 Also best July 4 game ever on @MLBNetwork pic.twitter.com/g4ptUzOeT4

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees will look to end their five-game road skid in a matchup with the New York Mets. New York has a 32-13 record at home and a 51-38 record overall. The Mets have a 24-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.