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Mets youngster blasts two homers after chance to hit second in lineup

The third baseman was bumped up in part due to the unavailability of Brandon Nimmo, who missed the 7-6 loss to Oakland due to a stomach virus. 

Mets' implosion against A's deals another blow to wild-card hopes

Thursday’s 7-6 loss at Citi Field was especially ugly, considering they blew an early 5-0 lead with Jose Quintana on the mound.

Key Met returns to action after battling ankle issue

Vientos replaced J.D. Martinez as the team's designated hitter after Martinez was forced to leave the game after getting hit in the left elbow, against the A’s on Tuesday night.

Mets haven't lost eyes on Brett Baty despite narrow window back to majors

Brett Baty disappeared from the Mets’ scene two months ago, and with each big hit by his replacement at third base, he appears further in the rearview mirror.

Starter's seven brilliant innings propel Mets to shutout win after trade deadline

With Sean Manaea showing his best stuff of the season over seven scoreless innings, the Mets won their second straight, 2-0 over the Twins at Citi Field.

Mets star gets brief scare after fouling ball off left knee

A rough injury day nearly got worse for the Mets on Saturday when Brandon Nimmo fouled a ball off his left knee in the bottom of the fourth.

Mets' third-inning homer barrage proves crucial in win over Braves

It was something that didn’t feel like it was going to end. 

Kodai Senga's calf injury puts damper on Mets' standings-shifting win

Mets players stopped in their tracks. 

Mets announcers flummoxed by controversial, game-changing call in win

It’s a good thing Gary, Keith and Ron weren’t the umpires on third base. 

Budding Mets star opens up about 'bite-your-head-off' mentality, journal helping drive his success

Amazin’ third baseman Mark Vientos, nicknamed “Swaggy V.,” takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Describe your mentality on the field. A: I’m a competitor....

Mets slugger continues to prove he belongs with another blast

Mark Vientos has been nothing short of Amazin’ over the last month.

Mets bash five home runs, avoid late collapse in raucous win

From the in-house DJ to the flashing lights and the large crowd on its feet for much of the evening, Citi Field felt like one big party Friday night. 

Mets' 'OMG' singer comes up big again in win over Nationals

From the studio to the batter’s box, Jose Iglesias is racking up the hit singles.

Mets' star's Home Run Derby status dependent on All-Star shakeout

Pete Alonso said that he is taking the same approach as last season, when he waited until the All-Star roster announcement before committing to his fourth straight Home Run Derby.

Young Met keeps proving he belongs: 'Confidence is there'

Mark Vientos was recalled to the Mets on May 15 and from his first game started contributing offensively to a team that was in need of such a boost.

Mets narrowly survive another epic bullpen collapse to top Nationals in extras

J.D. Martinez went two straight games without a hit over the weekend but was ready when he got a splitter over the plate in the 10th inning Monday.

How J.D. Martinez has become the hitting guru the Mets' offense needed

This moment is part of the legend of a longtime, well-respected hitting and baseball mind.

Mets starter blanks Yankees but exits early due to rain delay

Sean Manaea allowed just two hits and threw 77 pitches in five innings before an 87-minute delay forced him out of the game in the Mets' 12-2 win.

Mets crush Yankees on wild-weather night to sweep Subway Series

The skies opened in the bottom of the fifth.

Mark Vientos credits former Mets great for resurgence

Mark Vientos has done everything the Mets could have asked for after being recalled from Triple-A in the middle of May. But there was an inevitable lull a week ago,...