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April 6, 2026
Mets' Soto placed on IL, expected out 2-3 weeks
The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.
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March 30, 2026
Mets fans boo Bichette as early strikeouts mount
Bo Bichette heard his first boos from Mets fans as he has struck out eight times in his first three games. "I thought my at-bats were terrible, too," he said.
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March 26, 2026
Pirates pull shaky Skenes in 1st amid OF miscues
Paul Skenes recorded just two outs before being pulled from the Pirates' season opener, the shortest outing of his MLB career.
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March 23, 2026
Mets phenom Benge to start after sizzling spring
Mets prospect Carson Benge, who hit .366 in spring training, will be on the Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
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March 23, 2026
The moves that rocked the MLB offseason - and what they mean for the 2026 season
Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.
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March 21, 2026
Manaea to begin in bullpen as Mets set rotation
The Mets will employ a five-man rotation to begin the season, with Sean Manaea slated to come out of the bullpen in a piggyback role, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.
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March 18, 2026
Venezuela outduels USA to capture 1st WBC title
Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from Bryce Harper's game-tying home run in the eighth inning to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez's ...
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March 17, 2026
Venezuela rallies past Italy to make first WBC final
Venezuela rallied from an early deficit to knock off Team Italy and set up a date with the U.S. in the country's first World Baseball Classic.
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March 15, 2026
Cubs' Suzuki (knee) exits Japan's WBC game
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela because of an apparent right knee injury.
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March 14, 2026
From Team Japan to MLB stars: Who could be next to make the jump?
The World Baseball Classic has given fans a chance to see Japan's best players before they hit the majors. Here's who to keep an eye on this year.
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March 13, 2026
Is the USA No. 1? Can anyone beat D.R.? Reranking the remaining World Baseball Classic teams
We're down to eight. Here's what we've learned -- and who has impressed us most -- as we enter the quarterfinals.
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March 9, 2026
When will Cole return? Is Dominguez a trade candidate? What to expect from six make-or-break Yankees
Reinforcements? Trade bait? Some key players won't be on the field in the Bronx on Opening Day. Here's what that means.
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March 7, 2026
Bitterness turns into celebration as Puerto Rico's WBC journey begins
Insurance controversy rocked the roster, but the home team in Pool A of the World Baseball Classic is writing its next chapter.
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March 2, 2026
First title in 40 years? Inside the Mets' winter makeover -- and what's next
Saying goodbye to the team's four longest-tenured players was tough. But New York is turning the page.
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February 27, 2026
An Ivy League All-American? The next Theo Epstein? Why an ace chose Yale over the SEC
When the powerhouse schools called, offering NIL money, Jack Ohman nearly changed his phone number.
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February 16, 2026
Cohen: Will never be a captain while I own Mets
Steve Cohen said he will never name a captain as long as he owns the Mets, ceasing speculation that the team would one day bestow the title upon Francisco Lindor.
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February 13, 2026
Yanks' Cole feels 'good,' may pitch in spring games
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday confirmed he may pitch in Grapefruit League games before the end of spring training, as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.
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February 11, 2026
Mets' Lindor opts to have surgery, out 6 weeks
Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
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February 10, 2026
Mets' Lindor may need surgery; Soto to play LF
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and might need surgery. In addition, Juan Soto will move to left field.
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February 10, 2026
How the last WBC helped Team USA assemble its best pitching staff ever
Three years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.
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January 22, 2026
Sources: Mets bolster staff, land prized Peralta
The Mets' winterlong pursuit of a front-line starting pitcher ended Wednesday with them acquiring All-Star right-hander Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from the Brewers for prospects B...
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January 21, 2026
Sources: Yanks giving Bellinger 5 years, $162.5M
The Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger are ending their offseason standoff by agreeing to a five-year, $162.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
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January 16, 2026
What will Mets do after losing Tucker sweepstakes? Will Philly get Bichette? Latest on NL East
Here is what's next for one of baseball's most dynamic divisions.
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January 13, 2026
State of the AL East: What's next for Yankees, Red Sox, Jays, Rays and O's
Sizing up MLB's deepest division -- and how urgent it is for each team to make a move.
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