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Francisco Lindor makes brutal mistake that leads to Jeff McNeil scoring a run

The New York Mets have Francisco Lindor leading the hitting charge with Juan Soto out. But the five-time MLB All-Star delivered a brutal mistake involving Jeff McNeil against the Athletics. The shortstop received a golden opportunity to pull off a double play. But Lindor misjudged during the top of the second inning moment as seen […] The post Francisco Lindor makes brutal mistake that leads to Jeff McNeil scoring a run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Mets success stories that suggest a trip to the minors might be the key to unlocking Carson Benge

The rookie who looked so good for the Mets in spring training and won a starting job in the outfield is learning that pitchers at the major league level are quick to spot weaknesses, particularly in a young player, and then look to exploit them.

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New York Mets Phenom Gets More Runway with Juan Soto Out

The New York Mets have started off the 2026 season 7-5 and are just a half-game back in the National League East of the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins, who are tied at the top.However, last weekend, the Mets received some bad news. Juan Soto left the game on April 3 against the San Francisco […] The post New York Mets Phenom Gets More Runway with Juan Soto Out appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mets’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The New York Mets head into a Thursday rubber match with the Arizona Diamondbacks at 7-5 on the season. After a grizzly start for the offense, things have turned around for the Amazins. They scored 26 runs in a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants, which they won. Now that the offense has seemingly […] The post Mets’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets May Have to Demote Phenom if Struggles Continue

The New York Mets have gotten off to a decent start to the 2026 season. New York’s pitching staff has received plenty of attention to start the campaign, and rightly so. The Mets have allowed just 3.2 runs per game and posted a collective 2.53 ERA during their first 10 games. Both of these figures […] The post Mets May Have to Demote Phenom if Struggles Continue appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Carson Benge making MLB debut in centerfield on Monday

With Luis Robert Jr. getting a scheduled rest on Monday, manager Carlos Mendoza is sliding his young rookie out of right field and into center, as the Mets continue to navigate their outfield depth with care. Brett Baty steps in at right field, while Jared Young gets the nod at first base and Jorge Polanco […] The post Carson Benge making MLB debut in centerfield on Monday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball Breakouts: McGonigle’s 4-Hit Explosion & Rookie Debut Fireworks Light Up 2026

Kevin McGonigle became just the 21st player since 1900 with four or more hits in his first MLB game and he was just one of several fantasy baseball rookies to have an explosive 2026 Opening Day debut. Fantasy baseball managers who avoided rookies in their preseason fantasy baseball drafts are ...

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Mets Announce Final Roster Decisions on 5-Year MLB Veteran and Former Dodgers Catcher

The New York Mets have made two official roster updates on two players after the team’s first victory of the season. On Friday, the Mets sent utilityman Vidal Brujan and Ben Rortvedt through waivers unclaimed, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Both Brujan and Rortvedt have gone through the brutal DFA limbo over the past […] The post Mets Announce Final Roster Decisions on 5-Year MLB Veteran and Former Dodgers Catcher appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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How 3 rookies made MLB Opening Day history on Thursday

With Opening Day now in the rearview mirror, the 2026 MLB season is officially underway. Three newcomers to the league made sure MLB’s latest iteration started off with a bang. New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge, Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami and St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt all went yard in their […] The post How 3 rookies made MLB Opening Day history on Thursday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Carson Benge details bird dying in right field during Opening Day

The New York Mets opened things up with an 11-7 Opening Day win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. While the Mets’ offense exploded in the win, there was another incident that took place in the outfield, as one bird died after a collision with another bird. Carson Benge detailed everything he heard in a postgame interview […] The post Mets’ Carson Benge details bird dying in right field during Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Carson Benge joins Darryl Strawberry, David Wright with Opening Day history

The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates clashed in the first matchup of Opening Day. Following the New York Yankees’ 7-0 win over the San Francisco Giants in the Opening Night tilt on Wednesday evening, the Mets were determined to one-up their city rivals. Well, double-digit runs in an 11-7 victory over the Pirates certainly […] The post Mets’ Carson Benge joins Darryl Strawberry, David Wright with Opening Day history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets rookie Carson Benge’s first MLB hit is Opening Day home run

The New York Mets began their 2026 MLB season with a bang on Opening Day. Despite facing one of the best pitchers in all of baseball, Paul Skenes, New York’s offense has been teeing off. The Mets chased Skenes after recording just two outs. Early on, the Mets’ stars were doing the damage, putting up […] The post Mets rookie Carson Benge’s first MLB hit is Opening Day home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets Land 12-Year Veteran Free Agent Ahead of Opening Day

The New York Mets made a free agent addition shortly before their Opening Day matchup against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, March 26, agreeing to terms with veteran outfielder Tommy Pham.Jorge Castillo of ESPN was first to report that Pham had inked a minor league pact with the Mets. The 12-year veteran […] The post Mets Land 12-Year Veteran Free Agent Ahead of Opening Day appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mets Hoping Top Rookie Avoid Pitfalls of Past Prospects

..New York Mets rightfielder Carson Benge will make his major league debut when the team takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26. The rookie, regarded as the team’s top hitting prospect, batted. 366 during 14 spring training games. His former college manager at Oklahoma State, Josh Holliday, spoke to The Athletic about his pupil’s […] The post Mets Hoping Top Rookie Avoid Pitfalls of Past Prospects appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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