With the non-waiver trade deadline approaching, Jacob deGrom's name has been tied to playoff contenders in both leagues. For now, the hard-throwing right-hander is doing his best to help the scuffling Mets get back into the playoff race. Staked to an early lead on Wednesday, deGrom (11-3) pitched into the seventh inning and won his career-best seventh straight start as the Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3. read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=370719121
