The Mets' fading playoff hopes took a big blow on Monday when their bats went silent, failing to back up a start where Jacob deGrom matched a career-high with 14 strikeouts.

Before the game, the team announced that Michael Conforto was dealing with hamstring tightness.

Here's what happened on Monday in Mets Land, in case you missed it, and what's on tap for Tuesday...

DeGrom was largely brilliant, but the Mets mustered just one run as they lost ground in a Wild Card race they already needed a miracle to rise to the top of >> Read more
With his 14-strikeout, seven-inning performance, deGrom stayed right in the thick of the chase for the Cy Young award >> Read more
Michael Conforto is dealing with hamstring tightness and was not available on Monday >> Read more
Jake Marisnick landed on the IL due to hamstring tightness, ending his season >> Read more
The latest Shea Anything podcast dropped, with the guys discussing the potential return of Sandy Alderson >> Listen here
On Like We Never Left, Robin Ventura, Edgardo Alfonzo, and John Olerud talked about the 1999 Mets infield -- the greatest ever? Watch here
The Mets' Jarred Kelenic trade nightmare nearly didn't happen, and the scenario involved Sixto Sanchez >> Read more

WHAT'S ON TAP

The Mets face the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night at Citi Field, with coverage on SNY beginning at 6:30 p.m. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10.

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