The wait has been far too long. The New York Mets (49-46) will open the second half of the season in playoff position, occupying the third Wild Card spot. Carlos Mendoza’s team has enjoyed a great stretch of baseball, going 25-13 since the start of June. They will try to continue that against the Miami Marlins (33-63), who own the worst record in the National League. After making the...
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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is making a fifth consecutive appearance in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby Monday. He is a two-time champion, winning the competition in 2019 and 2021. Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is the only player to win the Home Run Derby three times. Can Alonso equal that with a title tonight? Watch him take on the competition at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas,...
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The New York Mets’ bullpen has been a point of concern for a large portion of this season. A few factors have played a key role in that. Injuries to Brooks Raley and Drew Smith, inconsistencies from Adam Ottavino and Jake Diekman among others, and more recently, Edwin Díaz receiving a 10-game suspension. But one guy that they have been able to heavily rely on in big moments is Dedniel...
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For the first time since May 9, the New York Mets (47-45) are in a playoff spot after sweeping a three-game set with the Washington Nationals. They are 23-12 since the beginning of June, trailing only the Houston Astros for the best record in baseball over that time period. The Mets have completely turned their season around, giving themselves an opportunity to add at the deadline. That decision...
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Being a backup catcher is never an easy task. It can be difficult to find any sort of rhythm, especially offensively. That does not apply to Luis Torrens, who has done incredibly well in that role. His bat has been a pleasant surprise, giving the New York Mets a spark at a point in the season when they needed it most. Torrens’ impact in all areas helped the team earn an important win over...
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