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As the Mets gear up for another season, the clubhouse atmosphere is buzzing with excitement and uncertainty. Francisco Lindor's response to Steve Cohen's 'no captain' declaration reveals the team's focus on collective success rather than individual titles.
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'Let's focus on winning': Lindor reacts to Cohen's 'no captain' approach
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- When Steve Cohen said earlier this week that the Mets will never name a captain for as long as he owns the team, the immediate implication shadowed Francisco Lindor.
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Mets fans getting a Bobby V disguise in Citi Field giveaway
Promotional giveaways are a treat when you go to the ballpark, like icing on the cake of taking in a Major League game. And increasingly clubs are becoming more and more clever in their homage to former players, managers, broadcasters and other important figures in franchise history.
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Luis Garcia’s NY Mets contract puts a tight leash on him if Steve Cohen gets cheap
New York signed Luis García for 2026, and the incentive setup echoes how teams manage relievers when thresholds start getting close.
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Original Freddy Peralta trade will have NY Mets fans bullish on newly added prospect
Freddy Peralta is a bona fide ace, but the first time he was traded, he was a little-known afterthought who signed for a paltry sum, giving New York Mets fans reason to be excited about new prospect Yordan Rodriguez.
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MLB's new ABS challenge system explained and how Mets hope to use it in 2026
The Mets and all of MLB will need to adjust to the new ABS challenge system. Here's a primer on the essentials of the system and how the Mets hope to use it in 2026.
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Mets get first taste of ABS life as Carlos Mendoza urges ‘aggressive’ strategy
The Mets used umpires during live batting practice Thursday and with it came their first experience with MLB’s new automated ball-strike system.
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