#Note to Mets: NL goes through California

#Note to Mets: NL goes through California

“#Note to Mets: NL goes through California” It’s one thing to watch highlights, to read the standings, to hear the chatter. It’s something else to digest firsthand that, while you rule your neighborhood, you’ve got much to do before taking over your town. The National League clearly goes through the state of California. And Fernando…

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#Mets come up just short in loss to elite Padres

#Mets come up just short in loss to elite Padres

“#Mets come up just short in loss to elite Padres” SAN DIEGO — After feasting on underperforming competition or bad teams for the last two-plus weeks, the Mets faced a big boy Thursday night and were promptly smacked down a notch. The hit parade of the last several days stopped and Taijuan Walker’s performance was…

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#James McCann’s offense officially arriving for Mets

#James McCann’s offense officially arriving for Mets

“#James McCann’s offense officially arriving for Mets” SAN DIEGO — James McCann’s torrid week at the plate has served as a reminder of how quickly a player’s season can change. Stuck with a .514 OPS as the first game of a doubleheader concluded last Thursday against the Rockies — and clinging to a lineup spot…

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#Mets lose 10-inning crusher after bench-clearing incident

#Mets lose 10-inning crusher after bench-clearing incident

“#Mets lose 10-inning crusher after bench-clearing incident” PHOENIX — Marcus Stroman ticked off the Diamondbacks, awakening an asleep team Tuesday night. Whatever caused Josh Rojas to begin jawing with Stroman as players were leaving the field after the fifth inning may have derailed the pitcher, and ultimately the Mets. On a night the recently hot…

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#Tomas Nido, James McCann will split Mets’ catching duties

#Tomas Nido, James McCann will split Mets’ catching duties

“#Tomas Nido, James McCann will split Mets’ catching duties” PHOENIX — Luis Rojas isn’t divulging the specifics, but the Mets will continue with a job share behind the plate until further notice. The manager started Tomas Nido at catcher on Tuesday, placing James McCann on the bench against the Diamondbacks. McCann had been bouncing between…

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#Kevin Pillar’s return to Mets adds to ‘cult hero’ status

#Kevin Pillar’s return to Mets adds to ‘cult hero’ status

“#Kevin Pillar’s return to Mets adds to ‘cult hero’ status” PHOENIX — Pete Alonso’s thunder and Jacob deGrom’s dominance were at the forefront Monday, but another Mets contribution perhaps loomed larger in the big picture. Kevin Pillar, activated before the game, delivered an eighth-inning single in his first plate appearance off the injured list. Pillar…

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