JERRY BEACH

New York Mets' Kodai Senga, of Japan, pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, April 19, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Senga extends scoreless streak to 19 innings, Alonso homers, Mets beat Cardinals 3-0
Kodai Senga extended his scoreless streak to 19 innings, Pete Alonso homered and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals for the third straight day, 3-0.
 
New York Mets' Mark Vientos hits a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, April 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Mets’ Mark Vientos leaves game because of groin tightness
Mets third baseman Mark Vientos has left a game against the St. Louis Cardinals because of groin tightness. Vientos was replaced by Brett Baty in the fifth, one inning after Vientos made a leaping grab to rob Brendan Donovan of a hit.
 
New York Mets' Tyrone Taylor (15) celebrates with teammates Mark Vientos (27), Brandon Nimmo (9) and Luisangel Acuña (2) after a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, April 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Vientos hits 1st home run of season and Mets beat Cardinals 4-1
Mark Vientos hit his first homer of the season to spark a four-run second inning, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series.
 
New York Mets former outfielder Darryl Strawberry answers questions from reporters before number retirement ceremony at Citified. Saturday, June 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
Strawberry says MLB needs to focus on developing and marketing the game within the inner cities
Darryl Strawberry says Major League Baseball needs to focus on developing and marketing the game within the inner cities in order for the percentage of Black players to rise substantially.
 
Miami Marlins' Max Meyer pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Max Meyer flirts with a no-hitter, Marlins beat Mets 5-0
Max Meyer carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Miami Marlins salvaged the finale of a three-game series by beating the New York Mets 5-0.
 
St. John's men's basketball player Zuby Ejiofor gets set to throw out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Zuby Ejiofor listens to St. John’s coach Rick Pitino and delivers solid 1st pitch at Mets game
The basketball season is over, but St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor is still heeding coach Rick Pitino’s advice.
 
New York Mets' Jesse Winker, right, celebrates on third base after hitting a triple during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Jesse Winker flashes some rare speed with a two-triple game to lead the Mets past Blue Jays
Jesse Winker hit two triples including the tying two-run hit in the eighth inning of the New York Mets’ 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Winker entered Saturday with just three regular-season triples in 760 career games.
 
New York Mets players celebrate with Francisco Lindor, second from right, after his winning sacrifice fly against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Lindor’s sac fly caps Mets’ 3-2 comeback win over Blue Jays after Winker’s 2-run triple in the 8th
Francisco Lindor’s walk-off sacrifice fly capped a late comeback that was keyed by Jesse Winker’s two-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
 
New York Mets' Pete Alonso heads to first base after a walk in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of a baseball NL Championship Series, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Mets’ top executives hint Alonso’s return is growing less likely
It appears Pete Alonso is going, going, gone. The first Amazin’ Day fan fest at Citi Field did not bring with it a dramatic resolution to Alonso’s free agent saga — but did seem to confirm the New York Mets’ most popular and prolific power hitter is likely to sign elsewhere as spring training nears.
 
UConn forward Aidan Mahaney (23), left, dribbles the ball against Gonzaga guard Dusty Stromer (4), right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
McNeeley lifts No. 18 UConn past No. 8 Gonzaga 77-71
Liam McNeeley scored 26 points for No. 18 UConn, which fended off a series of rallies by No. 8 Gonzaga to earn a 77-71 win in a Hall of Fame Series matchup at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
 
FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers batter Mike Scioscia hits a two-run homer as New York Mets catcher Gary Carter and umpire Dutch Rennert look on, during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series in New York, Oct. 9, 1988. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
`I never got past ’88': Doc and Darryl hoping 2024 Mets can avenge club’s 1988 NLCS loss to Dodgers
Darryl Strawberry hit 335 career homers, made eight straight All-Star teams and won four World Series rings. Yet one October loss still haunts him.
 
Robin Ventura throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of a baseball NL Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Robin Ventura fine with the grand slam that wasn’t 25 years ago for the Mets in NLCS
Robin Ventura’s grand slam that wasn’t in the playoffs is more famous than the 18 he hit during the regular season that counted.
 
New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga shags balls in the outfield before Game 3 of the National League baseball playoff series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Senga’s comeback to continue with start for Mets in Game 1 of NLCS vs Dodgers
New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against Jack Flaherty and the Los Angeles Dodgers, continuing his comeback from injuries that have limited him to two starts this year.
 
New York Mets' Jose Quintana pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Quintana and Nimmo lead surging Mets to 10-0 win for 2nd straight blowout of Nationals
Jose Quintana extended his scoreless streak to a career-high 22 2/3 innings and Brandon Nimmo’s three-run homer capped a nine-run fourth as the surging New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 10-0 to finish a three-game sweep.
 
FILE - New York Mets' Christian Scott delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, July 21, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Mets rookie Christian Scott to undergo Tommy John surgery, out until 2026
New York Mets rookie right-hander Christian Scott is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery next week and is expected to miss the entire 2025 season.
 
New York Mets' Starling Marte hits an RBI single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Mets beat Nationals 2-1 on Marte’s single in 10th inning
Starling Marte lined a game-ending single in the 10th inning that lifted the New York Mets to a critical 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals.
 
FILE - McDonald's character Grimace throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets, June 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Purple place: Mets unveil the new Grimace seat at Citi Field
Fenway Park has the Ted Williams seat. And now Citi Field has the Grimace seat. The kid-friendly McDonald’s character made another appearance at the ballpark Monday, when the New York Mets unveiled a commemorative purple seat in section 302 to honor “his special connection to Mets fans.”
 
New York Mets' Francisco Lindor prepares for an at-bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Francisco Lindor’s MRI shows no structural damage and the shortstop hopes to play this week
Francisco Lindor said an MRI of his ailing back did not detect any structural damage and he hopes to return to the New York Mets lineup this week.
 
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (16) and shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) celebrate after defeating the New York Mets, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Santiago Espinal hits 2-run double to lift Reds over Mets 3-1
Santiago Espinal hit a tie-breaking two-run double in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 victory and snap the New York Mets’ nine-game winning streak.
 
New York Mets' Jose Quintana pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Quintana gets 100th win as Mets blank Reds 4-0 for 9th straight victory
Jose Quintana earned his 100th career win with 6 2/3 sharp innings as the surging New York Mets extended their longest winning streak in more than six years with a 4-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
 
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil, with a splint on his wrist, looks on from the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Mets’ Jeff McNeil breaks his wrist and will miss the rest of the regular season
The Mets’ Jeff McNeil fractured his right wrist when hit by a pitch and will miss the rest of the regular season.
 
New York Mets' Jesse Winker follows through on a grand slam against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in New York.(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jesse Winker hits a grand slam and Mets beat Red Sox 8-3 for 7th straight win
Jesse Winker hit his fifth career grand slam, Phil Maton wriggled out of an eighth-inning jam and the surging New York Mets matched a season high by winning their seventh straight game, 8-3 over the Boston Red Sox.
 
New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino tips his cap to fans on his way to the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Mets move closer to wild-card spot with 4-1 win over Red Sox
Luis Severino pitched seven crisp innings, Francisco Lindor sparked New York’s lineup again and the surging Mets crept closer to playoff position by beating the Boston Red Sox 4-1.
 
FILE - New York Mets' Kodai Senga prepares to pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, July 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, File)
Senga hopes to return to Mets this season and is open to relief role
Kodai Senga hopes to pitch again for the New York Mets this season — perhaps even as a reliever — if they are still in the playoff race when he’s eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on Sept. 25.
 
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Aaron Judge hits his MLB-leading 49th homer as the Yankees beat the Rockies 3-0
Aaron Judge hit his MLB-leading 49th home run of the season Friday night, helping the New York Yankees to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies.
 
New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu reacts after hitting a walk-off RBI single during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
DJ LeMahieu scratched from Yankees’ lineup after being hit with ball in face during warmups
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was hit in the face by a ball while taking grounders at first base during batting practice Friday and later was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of New York’s game against the Colorado Rockies.
 
New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. dives safely into home base to score on a single by Anthony Volpe during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Yankees activate Jazz Chisholm off injured list ahead of series opener against the Rockies
 
Baltimore Orioles' James McCann gestures after he hit a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
McCann haunts Mets again in Orioles’ 9-5 win
James McCann homered and drove in three runs against his former team to help power the Baltimore Orioles past the New York Mets 9-5.
 
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Orioles place right-hander Zach Eflin on the 15-day IL with shoulder soreness
The Baltimore Orioles have placed right-hander Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list, taking another pitcher out of their depleted rotation. Eflin was scheduled to start Wednesday’s series finale against the New York Mets.
 
Miami Marlins' Jonah Bride, right, scores past New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez on a single hit by Derek Hill during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Citi Field, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in New York. The Marlins defeated the Mets 3-2. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Hill’s go-ahead single in 8th inning lifts Marlins over Mets 3-2
Derek Hill delivered a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning that sent the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets.
 
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