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Sep 19, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) follows through on a three run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Danny Abriano

Mets building a foundation and belief for 2027 with inspiring late-season play

MLB Prospects Freelance Writer

Joe DeMayo

Deep Dive on Stafura, who has the loudest tools in the Mets' system

Deep Dive on Mets prospect Sammy Stafura, who has the loudest tools in New York's system

NBA freelance writer

David Vertsberger

Does LeBron to 76ers seriously threaten Knicks' Eastern Conference supremacy?

Does LeBron James to 76ers seriously threaten Knicks' Eastern Conference supremacy?

Mets midseason top 30 prospects

Mets midseason top 30 prospects for 2026

MLB freelance writer/on-air talent

Anthony McCarron

'The Power Gingers': Benge and McLean's rise from college roommates to Mets cornerstones

'The Power Gingers': Carson Benge and Nolan McLean's rise from college roommates to Mets cornerstones

MLB Insider

Chelsea Janes

'Disciplined' Stearns betting patient deadline approach will pay off long-term

'Disciplined' David Stearns betting patience will pay off for Mets long-term

Freelance Editorial Producer

Robert Sanchez

Yanks walked off by D-backs in 5-3 loss

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Yankees walked off by Diamondbacks in 5-3 loss

Benge sets franchise rookie record for most hits in a season: 'Being able to hold that is pretty special'

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Mets' Carson Benge sets franchise rookie record for most hits in a season: 'Being able to hold that is pretty special'

Deep Dive on Mets No. 1 prospect Rojas, who could impact the big league club in 2027

Deep Dive on Mets No. 1 prospect Jefferson Rojas, who could impact the big league club in 2027

5 big Mets late-season storylines to watch as 2027 plan starts to form

With deadline dust settled, Stearns' real challenge starts -- and aggression is needed

With Mets' trade deadline dust settled, David Stearns' real challenge starts -- and aggression is needed

5 Mets whose play down stretch could impact 2027 roster in a big way

5 Mets whose play down the stretch could impact 2027 roster in a big way

Santucci opening eyes as he emerges as possible 2027 rotation option

Mets prospect Jonathan Santucci opening eyes as he emerges as possible 2027 rotation option

Knicks Draft Report Card: Grading every pick and move

Knicks 2026 NBA Draft Report Card: Grading every pick and move

Plus, Carson Benge sets franchise record for hits by a rookie

ICYMI in Mets Land: Francisco Alvarez's home run lifts New York over Phillies; what's next for Carlos Beltrán

Francisco Alvarez turned a 3-1 Mets deficit into a 4-3 lead with a three-run HR to put the New York ahead to stay as they battered the Phillies bullpen in a 10-3 win. Carson Benge, who also homered, had three hits, to set a new Mets rookie record with his 156th hit of the season. 

Mets vs Phillies (9/19/26) | Mets Highlights

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