Name: Carson Benge on his chances to make Mets opening day roster
Uploaded: 2026-02-18T04:39-05:00
Duration: 210 s
Description: New York Mets OF prospect Carson Benge talks to SNY's Steve Gelbs about his chances to make the opening day roster and how camp has gone for him so far.

Mets

Following the Mets' 4-2 win to take the series over the Padres on Wednesday, Carson Benge, Robert Stock, and Andy Green spoke with the media to discuss the afternoon's affair, and the team's torrid play since the trade deadline.

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Carson Benge provided the keynote for the Mets against the Padres on Wednesday afternoon, as his opposite field two-run homer paired with Kodai Senga's fourth save lead to a 4-2 win for the Mets in the series finale.

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Mets owner Steve Cohen sat down with the media on Wednesday to share his thoughts on a disappointing 2026 season, a productive trade deadline, positive signs to build on, what his process is, and his continued support for Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, someone Cohen believes is adaptable and can learn from mistakes.

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Mets prospects were dominating on the mound and at the plate Tuesday night beginning in Double-A Binghamton, where Gary Gill Hill, acquired by the Mets in the Freddy Peralta trade, struck out eight batters over six innings. The organization's No. 1 prospect Jefferson Rojas provided the offensive support for the Rumble Ponies, crushing a two-run HR and a game-tying double in the bottom of the ninth inning. Brooklyn's Nicolas Carreno was "on fire" fanning seven hitters in 5.2 innings. Ronny Mauricio had another outstanding game at the plate for Syracuse, going 3-for-3 with a long home run. 

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Both Mets interim manager Andy Green and starter Zac Thornton tipped their cap to Fernando Tatis Jr.'s performance in a 5-2 loss to San Diego. Tatis Jr. went yard on the first pitch of the game, stole a grand slam home run in the second inning and homered again with a man aboard in the fifth. The Mets didn't help themselves, going 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position as their four-game winning streak came to a halt.

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Luis Torrens and Luis Robert Jr. each went deep for the Mets but Fernando Tatis Jr. proved to be too much for New York on Tuesday night, launching two home runs of his own and robbing Francisco Lindor of a grand slam in the Padres 5-2 win.

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On Baseball Night in NY, Steve Gelbs on why Mets interim manager Andy Green has impressed him given Green's intent return to the team's front office at the end of the season.

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On The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about how the Mets season has turned around enough to at least have a conversation about a strong finish and having some true building blocks for 2027 and beyond.

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Yankees

On this edition of Yankees Mailbag, SNY's Niki Lattarulo is joined by SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes to take on fan questions about the state of the Bronx Bombers, including queries about where George Lombard Jr. should hit in the batting order, other potential prospects that could break out, the moves and non-moves made at the MLB Trade Deadline, and when Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton could return from their injuries.

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On Baseball Night in NY, John Harper and Anthony DiComo discuss whether the Yankees' AL East hopes are unrealistic at this point with them falling 7 games behind in the loss column.

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Aaron Boone, Max Fried and George Lombard Jr. spoke about the Yankees 1-0 loss to Mariners. Boone credited Seattle starter Logan Gilbert in shutting his offense down. Fried said the game was "a grind" and not in rhythm while Lombard Jr. said it was a tough game in spite of the pitching keeping the Mariners to one run.

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Aaron Judge spoke with the media at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday to share an update on how his rib injury is progressing, and provide timeline on next steps in his recovery process before he can return to the Yankees' lineup.

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Yankees' No. 1 prospect George Lombard Jr. spoke with the media following his MLB debut with the Yankees win which the shortstop homered for his first big league hit, and stood out defensively in the 2-0 win. Also, manager Aaron Boone spoke on what he saw from the top prospects' first major league action.

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On Baseball Night in NY,  Will Sammon, Jim Duquette and John Jastremski discuss which AL East team improved the most at the trade deadline and whether the Yankees can still prevail in the divisional race.

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Yankees' No. 1 prospect George Lombard Jr. spoke with the media at Yankee Stadium for the first time on Tuesday as he shared the story behind receiving the call to the big leagues, his goals for contributing at the major league level, and his dynamic with Anthony Volpe as he takes over at shortstop for the Yankees.

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SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes reacts as the Yankees swing a trade with the Nationals to acquire 1B/DH Luis Garcia Jr. ahead of the trade deadline.

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Jets

At Jets training camp on Wednesday, head coach Aaron Glenn spoke with the media to discuss the progress the coaching staff is seeing from the squad throughout camp, and how the veteran leadership on the roster is helping the young players in a developmental year.

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In Florham Park on Wednesday morning, both sides of the ball were in action at Jets training camp as Joe Tippmann continued his prep with the offensive line, and Jamien Sherwood continued getting reps with the linebackers.

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Following the Jets' training camp workout on Tuesday, head coach Aaron Glenn spoke with the media to share news the team received on Breece Hall's injury timeline, and discussed their next preseason game against the Steelers.

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Jets quarterback Geno Smith spoke with the media on Tuesday to share an update on his ankle injury, and his plan for the rest of training camp to get ready for the regular season opener.

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It was another day of preparation in Florham Park on Tuesday, with Garrett Wilson returning to the field after missing Monday's workout with an illness, and the offensive line group of the Jets getting reps in ahead of their second preseason game this Friday.

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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn addressed the media after their training camp workout on Monday morning and shared on update on the injury that running back Breece Hall suffered during practice.

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At Jets training camp on Monday morning, Braelon Allen and the Jets running backs hit the field to get some reps in to kick off a new week of preparations ahead of their second preseason game against the Steelers.

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Jets rookie DL David Bailey caught up with SNY’s Chelsea Sherrod to talk about his first preseason game action against the Buccaneers on Friday night, and also shared his thoughts on Will McDonald, Cade Klubnik, and Mory Bamba.

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Jets rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik got the start under center for the Jets first preseason game against the Buccaneers, and after the game talked about the special opportunity, his development in camp so far, and working with wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

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Giants

Giants head coach John Harbaugh spoke with the media on Tuesday to discuss Najee Harris signing with the team, and what they hope he will bring to the table for them this season.

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Newly signed running back Najee Harris had his first media availability with the Giants on Tuesday, as he discussed joining a RB room with "special talents", and the chip on his shoulder heading into this year after tearing his Achilles last season.

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After signing a one-year deal with the Giants on Tuesday, running back Najee Harris was out on the field at training camp, getting work in with fellow RBs Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary.

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Giants head coach John Harbaugh discusses Malik Nabers’ return to 11-on-11s, his recovery progress, and whether he’ll be ready for Week 1.

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Cam Skattebo discusses his first preseason game with the Giants after last season’s injury, his progress getting back on the field, and the excitement of seeing Malik Nabers back in action.

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Malik Nabers discusses his return to the Giants and team reps, his excitement to be back on the field with his teammates, and the importance of taking his recovery day by day.

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A new addition to the Giants secondary, Greg Newsome II hit the practice field Monday afternoon with the rest of the secondary as training camp work rolls on for the Giants' defensive unit.

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New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh addressed the media on Sunday following his coaching debut in New York, sharing his final takeaways from the first game action for the Giants, and the plans for the week ahead.

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After the first preseason game for the Giants on Saturday against the Vikings, quarterback Jaxson Dart talked about the touchdown he threw to rookie receiver Malachi Fields, and also discussed the big hit he took on one play that brought him into the blue medical tent yet again to be checked for a concussion.

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Knicks

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the news that LeBron James chose to sign with the Sixers, plus also talks about what it means for the Knicks and the rivalry between New York and Philadelphia, and also how this move affects other Eastern Conference contenders.

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On SNY’s SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney and John Jastremski discuss what the Knicks have done so far this offseason, including the new deal to bring back Jordan Clarkson, and what other moves the team still might make.

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley shares info on Jalen Brunson's left forearm/wrist injury that will require surgery to repair, with at least a two-month recovery after. Brunson played through discomfort in the area as he lead the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years, and will undergo the procedure to repair the injury on Tuesday.

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirms that the Knicks have secured a one-year $3.9 million dollar agreement with free agent center Andre Drummond. The former Mount Vernon star, will back up starter Karl-Anthony Towns, filling the void left by Mitchell Robinson who signed with Boston. 

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On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney welcomes SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley to discuss Mitchell Robinson's departure from the Knicks to join the Celtics, and lay out potential plans for New York to replace who was their longest tenured player.

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