The New York Mets (34-43) open a home series against the Chicago Cubs (40-27) tonight at Citi Field in a matchup that brings a tight market and a compelling pitching storyline. Chicago enters with the better record and sends left-hander Shota Imanaga to the mound, while New York counters with Kodai Senga as it tries to bounce back from Sunday’s 6-2 loss to Philadelphia. The Mets are still waiting on Francisco Lindor, who is working back from a calf strain and could return later this week, so New York will need Juan Soto, Francisco Alvarez and the rest of the lineup to carry the offense. ...read more read less