Star, who hasn't played in the MLB in 24 years, still making money each year from one team. Former Pirates outfield

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Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Brewers play a three-game series at Citi Field starting on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY. As bad as the Mets' weekend sweep at the hands of the Pirates was,

A 3-13 slide has caused the New York Mets to go from being ahead by 5 1/2 games in the National League East to 1 1/2 games behind.

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they take on the New York Mets. Pittsburgh is 22-21 in home games and 34-50 overall. The Pirates have the sixth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.81.