The Mets signed Elian Peña to a $5 million club-record signing bonus for international prospects earlier this year, putting a bright spotlight on the still 17-year-old. Peña, who is playing his first season in the organization in the Dominican Summer League, is thriving so far and had an eye-popping game Monday. The teenage shortstop went 4-for-5, hitting three homers and driving in six runs....
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Major League Baseball announced the American League and National League Players of the Week on Monday, and a pair of shortstops earned last week’s honors. Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (8-for-25 [.320 AVG], four home runs, eight RBIs, and a 1.254 OPS) earned the designation for the American League, and Francisco Lindor, who, for the fifth time in his career, earned the honors for the...
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This weekend will go down as one to remember for the New York Mets. Mired in an all-time slump, the Mets hit rock bottom in the series opener on Friday night after blowing yet another lead. It was an ugly start to the weekend. However, a new day brought fresh hope, and an electric debut helped inspire a big win on Saturday. Then, in beautiful Williamsport for the Little League Classic, the Mets,...
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After struggling for much of the summer, Francisco Lindor has found his spark, leading the Mets’ offense to a dominant series win against the Seattle Mariners. Lindor went 8-for-14 in the three-game series with two home runs, six RBIs, two doubles, and a stolen base. His steal on August 16 marked his 20th of the season, giving him his fifth career 20/20 season and making him the first shortstop...
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Tylor Megill struck out nine hitters in his Binghamton rehab appearance. Syracuse was befallen by a poor outing from Justin Hagenman. Will Watson had another solid outing, albeit in a St. Lucie loss. Brooklyn earned the walk-off win behind a Nick Roselli RBI single. Triple-A Syracuse Mets (62-58) 4, Rochester Red Wings (47-70) 9 Box Score CF Jett Williams – 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K (1.009 OPS)...
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