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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 20: General manager Billy Eppler of the New York Mets talks during a press conference to introduce pitcher Justin Verlander at Citi Field on December 20, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

New York Mets Introduce Justin Verlander

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Reliever Jeff Brigham leaves the mound after hitting two straight batters to plate the winning run in a Mets loss against the Phillies.

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Good Teams Make Their Players Better

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 25: Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets and umpire Erich Bacchus #12 speak during the ninth inning of a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on June 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Wild Card Series – San Diego Padres v New York Mets – Game Three

Don’t Check The Ears Unless You’re Sure

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New York Mets v Houston Astros

Everyone But The Mets Kind Of Sucks At Winning Challenges

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Exasperated Buck Showalter Is The Early Star Of The MLB Season

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Mass Vaccination Site Opens At Citi Field In New York City

If The Mets Want A Crosstown Rivalry, They’ll Need To Steal More Than A Hitting Coach


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