Takeaways from NLCS Game 3: Dodgers beat Mets, take 2-1 series lead

Takeaways from Mets-Dodgers NLCS Game 3: Los Angeles takes 2-1 series lead following rout of New York

The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to ending the New York Mets' magical postseason run and are just two wins away from advancing to the World Series.

Watch: Shohei Ohtani goes halfway up the upper deck with mammoth HR

Watch: Dodgers star Enrique Hernandez hits another huge home run

Dodgers' Walker Buehler looks like old self in NLCS Game 3

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Desperate times force Mets fans to look for the next Al Weis

After J.D. Martinez walked in the second inning in Game 3, in the Game Chatter I joked that it wasn’t too early to pinch run for him. Matinez struck out twice after that, looking just as bad as he has since the start of September.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / October 16

Mets announce lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS

J.D. Martinez returns to the lineup against the righty Walker Buehler Here’s the lineup for the Mets heading into Game 3 of the NLCS: Francisco Lindor - SS Mark Vientos - 3B Brandon Nimmo - LF Pete Alonso - 1B Starling Marte - RF J.D.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / October 16

Former Dodgers All-Star Could Return to Mets Lineup in Game 3

Former Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez hasn't seen the field in either of the first two games of the National League Championship Series for the New York Mets.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

JD Martinez likely to make NLCS debut in Game 3

After sitting the first two games, designated hitter JD Martinez will likely make his National League Championship Series debut in Game 3 when the series shifts to Queens.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 10

Takeaways from Mets-Phillies Game 4 as N.Y. reaches NLCS

Takeaways from Mets-Phillies Game 4: Francisco Lindor's grand slam sends New York to NLCS

The New York Mets' magic carpet ride continues.

Watch: Francisco Lindor hits grand slam to give Mets lead

Watch: Longest-tenured Mets has emotional reaction to NLCS berth

Takeaways from Tigers win vs. Guardians: Detroit on cusp of ALCS

Takeaways from Yankees-Royals Game 3: Giancarlo Stanton helps N.Y. edge K.C.

Stanton could be unlikely hero to lead the Yankees to title

Takeaways from Dodgers-Padres Game 4: L.A. offense and bullpen respond

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 9

Mets slugger details how close he was to retiring before 2024 season

The New York Mets are one win away from their first NLCS appearance since 2015 and five victories stand between them and their first World Series berth in nine years as well. One key player almost missed the party.

Takeaways from Mets-Phillies Game 3: Sean Manaea sends Philly to brink of elimination

Phillies star addresses being on brink of elimination, possible Game 5 in Philly

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 6

The Baltimore Orioles Must Avoid This Player ‘At All Costs’ in Free Agency

The Baltimore Orioles are set to begin the offseason after being swept in the Wild Card by the Kansas City Royals, failing to win a game in the postseason after making it for the second year in a row and now without a playoff win in over a decade.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / October 6

Mets announce lineup for NLDS Game 2

J.D. Martinez and Harrison Bader are in the lineup today. The Mets have announced their lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS this afternoon in Philadelphia, and there are two notable changes in it.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 4

Mets’ JD Martinez shuts down haters with wild postgame comment

The New York Mets lived a season with more stops and starts than one of the city’s subway trains. It was a rollercoaster of a 162-game ride going from 11 games under .500 to finding out their MLB Wild Card fate on the last day of the season.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / October 2

Mets announce lineup for Wild Card Game 2

J.D. Martinez gets the start at DH in a lineup that includes the eight position players who played in Game 1. The Mets have announced their Wild Card Game 2 lineup, and there’s only one different name in it: J.D.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2

Mets’ unsung hero reacts to J.D. Martinez claiming ‘analytics screwed’ his career

As the New York Mets look to game 2 of the NL Wild Card series, one of their unsung heroes, Jose Iglesias, has opened up about his challenges throughout his career.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1

Fifth-inning scoring outburst lifts Mets in Game 1

Takeaways from Brewers-Mets Game 1: Scoring outburst lifts New York

The New York Mets have been running on fumes over the last week, but their offense still managed to stay hot on Tuesday.

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The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / September 30

Mets Have 'Legitimate Gripe' With MLB Ahead of Crucial Doubleheader vs. Braves

The New York Mets are about to begin what are inarguably the most important games of their 2024 season. The Mets must win one of their two games against the Atlanta Braves on Monday.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 30

Mets Slugger Sends Message to MLB Ahead of Vital Doubleheader

The New York Mets' 5-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday is the most important victory they've secured in their entire 2024 season. That being said, the Mets are far from being out of the woods.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

Mets’ J.D. Martinez calls out ‘uinfair’ schedule amid wild card ticket hunt

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are playing a doubleheader on Monday for playoff positioning. Their original games were scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday of this past week but were postponed because of Hurricane Helene.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 29

Mets beat Brewers, now play for wild-card berth Monday

David Peterson tossed seven innings of one-hit ball and earned the win Sunday afternoon for the visiting New York Mets, who ensured themselves an opportunity to play for a postseason berth Monday by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0.

Mets great spoke with Francisco Lindor after rough 2021 season

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