After an upside-down start to the season, order has started to restore itself around MLB.

The true indicators lie deeper: chase rates, bat speed, barrel rates, and other process metrics that reveal whether early struggles signal skill erosion or mere adjustment periods. No discussing of what the Mets have added is complete without looking at what is gone.

The Friars’ ace is close to being his former self.

Mason Miller closed out a combined two-hitter for San Diego to extend his scoreless streak, and the Padres got RBI singles Sunday from Xander Bogaerts and Bryce Johnson in a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Bogaerts broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning and Johnson made it 2-0 in the seventh.

Michael King pitches five scoreless innings and allows one hit.

Our Padres vs. Angels predictions expect Michael King and Reid Detmers to duel at Angel Stadium this afternoon.

SAN DIEGO -- Two teams entered Petco Park riding win-streaks Tuesday.

Bryan Woo did his part, but the Mariners managed just four hits as Michael King and San Diego's bullpen took over in a flat 4-1 loss.

San Diego will have to be careful here.