Mets are still very much alive, despite noise about supposedly inevitable trade deadline sell-offIn striking distance of a playoff spot, the Mets need to prove they should be taken seriously6/11/2024, 5:30 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionMay 30, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pinch hitter Pete Alonso (20) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring the tying run in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz - USA TODAY SportsJun 3, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and Mets outfielder Starling Marte (6) celebrate after their game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. / Geoff Burke - USA TODAY Sports