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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision
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Pete Alonso slumping heading into Mets' playoff push
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Former Met says this year's team was 'least-hardest working group of position players I've ever played with
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Mets' offensive struggles continue in fourth straight loss
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New York Mets manager Buck Showalter fired
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Mets' new reality after trade deadline doesn't look hopeful
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Mets 2023 First Half Report Card: Catchers - Metsmerized Online
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Mets approach 2023 season hoping to achieve NL East crown
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Darin Ruf was utterly useless for the Mets - Amazin' Avenue