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Mets vs. Dodgers: The OMG Mets head into an uncertain offseason as the thrill comes to an end in 2024 – 'It doesn't feel real'

LOS ANGELES — The orange plastic sign that was the symbol of the season remained untouched and upside down on the dugout. After Sunday's 10-5 loss in Game 6 of the NLCS, the defeated New York Mets retreated one by one to the bowels of Dodger Stadium. The celebration raged on the diamond under a […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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New York Mets 2024 offseason preview: Can Francisco Lindor and Co. keep up in the congested NL East?

Let's take a look at the New York Mets' 2024 season, the questions the team will have to address this winter, and the early outlook for 2025. Read more: 2024 MLB offseason preview: What's next for the Padres, Guardians, Phillies and more?? Postseason result The Mets' memorable run in September continued into October, as the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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Francisco Alvarez's adjustments at the plate paid off in the Mets' win in NLCS Game 5

It wasn't too long ago that Mets fans were clamoring for a manager Carlos Mendoza put young backstop on the bench Francisco Alvarez. To be fair, Alvarez experienced a massive slump this postseason, particularly in the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After Game 3, Alvarez was 1-for-10 with a walk and three strikeouts. And […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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“We will win”

Relive the moment an MLB superstar showed up to play wiffleball in the backyard Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez stops to join a group of children at a backyard game in Kansas City, Kansas. USA today NEW YORK – New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz didn't hesitate. He didn't try to express his feelings. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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Alonso and Mets extend the season again, beating the Dodgers 12-6 and sending the NLCS back to LA for Game 6

NEW YORK (AP) — It's not easy to take down these New York Mets. Pete Alonso hit an early three-run home run and the Mets struck out one ineffective Jack Flaherty, extends the National League Championship Series with a 12-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 on Friday. “We understood that this […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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Four storylines for NLCS Game 4

The Mets will try to tie the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Thursday after being shut out in Game 3 for the second time in three games. They could look to the 1960 World Series for inspiration. The Pirates defeated the Yankees in seven games, the series famously ending at one Bill […]

By Andrew Jack

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

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Shohei Ohtani hits a home run as the Dodgers beat the Mets 8-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the NLCS

NEW YORK (AP) — When Shohei Ohtani entered the eighth inning Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers were already in control. As soon as the ball left his bat, Game 3 of the National League Championship Series was over. Ohtani hit a three-run home run and the Dodgers cruised to an 8-0 win over the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

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Carlos Mendoza's priorities are misplaced as the Mets' season is in full swing

This season, especially the last 4½ months, has been about fun, about characters, about an endless feel-good vibe that took over the Mets' clubhouse around June 1 and never let go. There were comebacks aplenty – both in the standings and in the many games that allowed them to move up in that standings. Fun […]

By Andrew Jack

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

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The Dodgers held another pitching practice against the Mets in the NLCS

NEW YORK — Hey, shouldn't the Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching staff be a complete mess in the postseason? Were the Dodgers not on their way to another playoff exit because they only had three healthy starters? They had better pitchers on their injured list than on the active roster, right? Well, who's laughing now? The […]

By Andrew Jack

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

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Francisco Lindor sends the Mets to the NLCS and eliminates the Phillies with a grand slam in NLDS Game 4

NEW YORK – The man known as Mr. Smile didn't do that. As Francisco Lindor floated toward first base in the seconds after his NLDS-winning grand slam, a madhouse of blue and orange exploding around him, the hero of the hour remained unusually calm. His face was calm, stoic, like a calm sea. He didn't […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024