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The Mets reaching the playoffs would be the first step towards the urgently needed “standard change”

For the Mets, it is enough for now to reach the playoffs this year. But in the grand scheme of things, it has to be a step in the first year of the partnership between Steve Cohen and David Stearns. The larger ideals they pursue are facing them this weekend at Citi Field and will […]

By Andrew Jack

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

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Phillies beat Mets 12-2 thanks to Bohm, secure playoff ticket and are close to the NL East crown

NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Bohm had four hits and four RBIs, including a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies secured their third playoff spot in a row in style, sweeping the New York Mets 12-2 on Friday night. Nick Castellanos had three hits and two RBIs, JT Realmuto added a two-run homer and the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

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Mets player Francisco Lindor suffers side shot while recovering from injury

Francisco Lindor showed signs of improvement on Friday, but that came after the Mets star received a facet injection a day earlier to treat his ongoing back problems. During a facet injection, a mixture of anesthetic and steroids is injected into the facet joints of the spine to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Without this […]

By Andrew Jack

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

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Phillies secure third playoff spot in a row and are close to the NL East title

NEW YORK (AP) — After securing a place in the playoffs for the third consecutive year on Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies shook hands on the field and walked back to the dugout as if it were a normal regular-season victory. Moments later, manager Rob Thomson gathered his players in the clubhouse and thanked them […]

By Andrew Jack

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

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Lennon: Alonso’s big night is better late than never

As long as the Mets have something worth fighting for, it's not too late for Pete Alonso. There is no changing the past and there is no sugarcoating the fact that this has been a disappointing year for Alonso, whose first attempt to sign as a free agent at the end of the season is […]

By Andrew Jack

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

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Game chat: Phillies vs. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Friday, September 20, 2024 • 7:10 p.m.Citi Field • Flushing, NYLHP Cristopher Sánchez (10-9, 3.24) vs. LHP David Peterson (9-2, 2.85)AppleTV+ The Mets opened their four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a bang on Thursday night, scoring ten runs for the third consecutive game, the first in franchise history, with eleven hits and four […]

By Andrew Jack

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

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MLB odds, tips, best bets

Gambling content for ages 21 and over. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission when you sign up through our links. See our editorial standards for more information. The Mets held their own against the Braves again on Thursday, winning their fourth game in a row thanks to another strong offensive performance. For […]

By Andrew Jack

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

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The NY Mets' playoff chances increase ahead of the Phillies and Braves series

NY Mets: Luisangel Acuna gets BP before his first home start at Citi Field Luisangel Acuna was scheduled to make his first home start as a member of the Mets on September 17, 2024 at Citi Field. NEW YORK – Carlos Mendoza isn't ready to call this the Mets' last home game of the 2024 […]

By Andrew Jack

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

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Luisangel Acuña's big game for the Mets hurts his older brother's team, the Braves, in the race for the NL playoffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Luisangel Acuña has already proven himself so good as a backup player for the New York Mets that his brother's team is in increasing danger of missing the postseason. As a replacement for the injured Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Acuña crowned a great evening at bat with his first career home […]

By Andrew Jack

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

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Red Sox at Rays lineups for September 18, 2024; Wildcard rankings

The Red Sox are slowly crawling toward the finish line that is the regular season. After losing the first game of the series to the Rays 8-3 on Tuesday night, the Sox are five games out of the Wild Card race with 11 games remaining, trailing not only the Twins but also the Tigers and […]

By Andrew Jack

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024