Long-time, thick-and-thin reader Don Reed during the Mets’ 16-4 loss to the Cubs this week. “This is a hellava meltdown…alas, the only good news about the Mets tonight is that the Hildenberger (relief pitcher) hasn’t blown up…the Hildenberger just exploded.”

OK, so what’s with the Twins? They’re 6-11? Four games back of the Royals heading into Friday night’s game? What gives? And on the other side of the coin: What’s with Michael Pineda? He’s 1-0, ERA 1.00 after three starts? Just two runs over 18 innings? Pittsburgh’s Trevor Cahill (0-2, ERA 9.69) will try to keep the Twins’ lineup in check. First inning trouble has doomed all three of Cahill’s starts. However, his K/BB ratio of 17/3 mirrors Pineda’s. The visiting Pirates may be just what the Twins need to kick start their season. Play 20 units on the Twinkies.

Here we go again. Indians put a three-spot on the board in the first inning, but the Yankees responded, scoring five unanswered to defeat the Tribe 5-3. Giancarlo Stanton with two homers. W takes us to -765 rizzutos.