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Chris Thompson

A much younger Juan Soto celebrates a dinger in the Nationals dugout.

Juan Soto’s Megadeal Ends A Long Goodbye

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Barry Petchesky

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees reacts after grounding out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning during Game Three of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Yankees – Game 3

A Guide To Yankees Fans’ Juan Soto Cope

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David Roth

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees arrives to the stadium before the Opening Day game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Houston Astros

Juan Soto Got Super-Duper-Mega Paid

Giancarlo Stanton of the Yankees grimaces/smirks after a strikeout in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Four of the ALCS.

Championship Series – New York Yankees v Cleveland Guardians – Game 4

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There’s No Rutgers Football In The Champagne Room

Pete Alonso flat on the ground with the brim of his helmet jammed into the earth after fouling a ball off his foot in Game Six of the NLCS in Los Angeles on October 20, 2024.

Championship Series – New York Mets v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game 6

The Mets Ran Out Of Magic

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Kathryn Xu

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers returns to the dugout after winning Game 4 of the NLCS.

Championship Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v. New York Mets – Game Four

Dodgers Lifehack: Just Don’t Chase, Dummy

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Lauren Theisen

Mark Vientos rounds first base after hitting a grand slam

New York Mets defeated the New York Mets 7-3 to win game 2 of the NLCS.

Mark Vientos Blew The Dodgers Away

Division Series – Philadelphia Phillies v New York Mets – Game 4

Francisco Lindor Has Been Waiting Years For This

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 09: The New York Mets celebrate after winning Game 4 of the Division Series presented by Booking.com between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in New York, New York. The New York Mets won 4-1 and will advance to the NLCS. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Division Series – Philadelphia Phillies v. New York Mets – Game Four

God Appears To Have Given The Mets A Big Sloppy Kiss On The Mouth

Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after the game-winning hit to defeat the New York Mets.

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Nick Castellanos Answers The Mets’ Whimsy

Jose Iglesias of New York Mets holds up a OMG sign after the game against the Houston Astros at Citi Field on June 28, 2024.

New York Mets Archive

Okay, Sure, The Mets

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Dan McQuade

Businessmen stop and watch a televised Phillies Mets game on a Zenith TV on May 08, 1963.

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A Phillies/Mets NLDS Preview, In The Classic Shopping Mall Format

Members of the New York Mets celebrate after defeating the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Monday, September 30, 2024.

New York Mets v. Atlanta Braves

The Mets And Braves Played All Summer In A Day

Washington Nationals v New York Mets

What’s A Playoff Chase Supposed To Feel Like?

Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets dives for a ball

Oakland Athletics v New York Mets

The Mets Make It Hurt

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Ray Ratto

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals takes the field in the second inning during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Monday, August 12, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Kansas City Royals v. Minnesota Twins

An Only Moderately Disgusted Overview Of MLB’s Wild Card Races

Andrew Vaughn #25 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out against the Minnesota Twins on July 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox – Game Two

The White Sox Can Be Eliminated On August 9, And Other All-Star Break Truths

Heather Chen is a former Defector intern and the sports editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator. She loves hockey, photography, and the good ol’ state of Michigan.

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Heather Wei-Xi Chen

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The Mets’ Pride Night, As Witnessed By Someone Who Cared A Lot About The NHL Draft

Dave Lumley of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL Hockey game circa 1981 at the Montreal Forum.

Edmonton Oilers v Montreal Canadiens

Jurassic Hockey And Sticky Stuff, With Ray Ratto

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 28: Jeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets reacts after popping out with the bases loaded during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on May 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Mets – Game One

Meet The Mess

New York Mets v Cleveland Guardians

The Mets Are Worse Than Bad. They’re Tedious

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Patrick Redford

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

Billy Eppler’s Resignation Was Strange And Sudden

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: The Grounds crew pull the tarp back on the field at Citi Field on September 28, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins v New York Mets

Fish All Wet

Matt Carpenter of the Padres looking distraught during a road game against the Phillies in July of 2023.

San Diego Padres v Philadelphia Phillies

What Are The Padres Trying To Tell Us, With Justin Halpern

Orioles infielder Ramon Urias slides in under the tag of Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez in an Orioles win on August 4, 2023.

New York Mets v Baltimore Orioles

The Mets Have Unlocked The Basement

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