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New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil received his four-year extension with the organization on Tuesday, but he's still waiting on something from Francisco Lindor.

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A total of 170 major league players agreed to contracts in the hours before Friday night’s arbitration deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams, and just one reached a multiyear deal: Minnesota right-hander Chris Paddack.

Soto got a $23 million deal with San Diego, tied for the fourth-highest one-year contract among arbitration-eligible players. Shohei Ohtani set the record when the two-way star agreed last fall to a $30 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels. The high-spending New York Mets struck a $14.5 million deal with Alonso, who tied for the major league lead with 131 RBIs last season. The first baseman nearly doubled his $7.4 million salary. Guerrero agreed to the same figure with Toronto, the first baseman increasing his salary from $7.9 million.

Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached big-money agreements on one-year contracts as more than 100 players avoided salary arbitration with deals and 33 exchanged proposed figures with their teams.

New AL home run king Aaron Judge and St. Louis slugger Paul Goldschmidt have won Hank Aaron Awards that reward the most outstanding offensive performers in each league.

Baseball’s biggest spenders looked spent.

Joe Musgrove brushed off chants of “Cheater!”.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Pete Alonso launched a tiebreaking homer and Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to help save the New York Mets' season with a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres that evened their wild-card playoff series at one game apiece Saturday night. Joe Musgrove is scheduled to start for his hometown Padres against 15-game winner Chris Bassitt. Ruf ended the season with four hits, none for extra bases, in his final 48 at-bats (.083). UP NEXTMusgrove (10-7, 2.93 ERA) grew up a Padres fan in the San Diego suburbs and signed a $100 million, five-year contract with his hometown team this season. Bassitt went 15-9 with a 3.42 ERA in his first season with the Mets after coming over in a trade with Oakland, where he pitched for Melvin.

Pete Alonso launched a tiebreaking homer and Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to help save the New York Mets’ season with a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres that evened their wild-card playoff series at one game apiece.

The New York Mets find themselves on the verge of getting aced out.

Josh Bell and Manny Machado smashed two of San Diego’s four home runs off Max Scherzer, and the Padres romped past the New York Mets 7-1 in their playoff opener.

For two teams that finished second fiddle in their divisions, the Padres and Mets bring an awful lot of star power into the playoffs.

Minnesota’s Luis Arraez finished with the lowest average for an American League batting champion since 1968, and the Mets’ Jeff McNeil won the National League title.

“Smaller thoughts equal big results.”Perhaps the Mets let their thoughts get too big this weekend in Atlanta, because the results were ultimately far too small. After spending 175 days in first place this season, they’ll head into the final series two games back of the reigning Atlanta Braves. Now, to win the division, they’ll need to sweep the Washington Nationals and hope the Miami Marlins can sweep the Braves. In all, the Braves out-homered the Mets seven to three in the sweep that reversed the two teams’ fortunes. The big picture won't save you in a postseason series, you have to rise to the occasion.

Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East.

Two months into the season, it looked like the New York Mets were headed for an NL East runaway.

Eduardo Escobar homered and drove in five late runs — including the game-winning single in the 10th inning — to rally the New York Mets past the Miami Marlins 5-4 and back into sole possession of first place in the NL East.

Miami Marlins pitcher Richard Bleier went seven seasons in his MLB career before committing his first balk. A game between the Miami Marlins and New York Mets on Tuesday abruptly devolved into an ump show when first base umpire John Tumpane called not one, not two, but three balks on Bleier in a single at-bat during the eighth inning. That's three balks in the inning for Bleier. Per ESPN Stats & Info, Bleier's three balks ties the MLB record for most in a single inning. He had not committed a single balk until Tuesday, but will exit Tuesday as the MLB leader in balks this season.

Pete Alonso homered, doubled and drove in five runs to set the team record for RBIs, Max Scherzer pitched six sharp innings and the New York Mets routed the Oakland Athletics 13-4 Sunday to hold their NL East lead. The Mets remained 1 1/2 games ahead of Atlanta. New York has won eight of 10, and plays the Braves on the road next weekend in a three-game series.

Chris Bassitt pitched eight sharp innings in his return to Oakland, Eduardo Escobar hit a grand slam and the New York Mets extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Athletics 9-2.

Max Scherzer was pulled from his 200th win with a perfect game intact, and the New York Mets clinched their first playoff berth in six years by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Jacob deGrom struck out 13 batters — the most ever for a Mets pitcher who threw five or fewer innings — but didn’t factor into the decision Sunday, when the NL East leaders beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 to complete a four-game sweep. But Jeff McNeil had an RBI single in the first and drew a bases-loaded walk in the second, when Pete Alonso hit into a run-scoring forceout. DeGrom allowed a leadoff double to Oneil Cruz in the first before retiring the next 15 batters, 13 by strikeout. Sid Fernandez (June 30, 1986) and Oliver Perez (Sept. 12, 2006) each struck out 11 batters in five-inning starts for the Mets. Mets: RHP Max Scherzer (left oblique) will be activated to start Monday night, when New York starts a road trip with the opener of a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Jacob deGrom struck out 13 batters — the most ever for a Mets pitcher who threw five or fewer innings — but didn’t factor into the decision.

Aaron Judge hit his 50th home run of the season but Shohei Ohtani also went deep during their MVP showdown, and the Los Angeles Angels held off the slumping New York Yankees 4-3.

Aaron Judge has hit his 50th home run of the season, connecting in the eighth inning for the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Angels.

The hit came after pinch-hitter Jose Trevino’s twisting popup fell just fair next to Pete Alonso down the right-field line. The Mets, whose NL East lead over Atlanta was cut to two games, swept a two-game series from the Yankees at Citi Field last month. The Yankees lead the AL East by eight games. ... RHP Domingo Germán was able to run, a day after taking a 104 mph comebacker off his left calf. Yankees: RHP Jameson Taillion (11-4, 4.00) is lined up to start Thursday.

Aaron Judge hit a 453-foot drive halfway up the bleachers for his 48th home run and added an RBI single during a seventh-inning rally, boosting the Yankees past the Mets 4-2 for a two-game sweep in a Subway Series both teams hope was a World Series prelude.

Aaron Judge connected off Max Scherzer for his major league-leading 47th home run, Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs and the New York Yankees withstood a botched popup by rookie Oswaldo Cabrera to beat the Mets 4-2 for their first Subway Series win this season.

PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Pete Alonso hit his 30th home run and surpassed 100 RBIs, Sterling Marte stole home and the New York Mets continued their season-long mastery of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 7-2 win on Friday night. The NL East-leading Mets improved to 12-4 against the Phillies this season -- 5-2 in Philadelphia. Alonso lined a two-run shot to left in the third and became the fifth player in Mets history with multiple 30-home run seasons. Alonso could at least chase down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber for the NL lead. The Phillies left two runners stranded in the fourth and fifth innings against Chris Bassitt (11-7).

Pete Alonso reached 30 homers and 100 RBIs on the season to lead the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Brett Baty homered his first time up in the big leagues, Starling Marte went deep twice and the New York Mets held off the Braves 9-7 to snap Atlanta’s eight-game winning streak.

Jacob deGrom struck out 10 in six dominant innings and Edwin Díaz earned his 200th career save, helping the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.

Braves Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) (Julia Nikhinson)NEW YORK — (AP) — Jacob deGrom struck out 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning of his second start all season, pitching the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Sunday for their 12th victory in 14 games. Dansby Swanson followed with a two-run homer on the 76th and final pitch from deGrom, making it 5-2. He finally returned Tuesday at Washington, throwing five innings of one-run ball in a rare Mets loss lately. Mets fans had to wait a little longer than they planned to see deGrom go to work as the start of the game was delayed 20 minutes by rain.

Jacob deGrom struck out 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning of his second start all season, pitching the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 5-2 for their 12th victory in 14 games.

Braves Mets Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) shakes hands with teammates after the top of the seventh inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh) (Jessie Alcheh)NEW YORK — (AP) — Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat the sloppy Atlanta Braves 6-2 Saturday night to complete a doubleheader sweep. The Mets swept their second doubleheader against Atlanta this season and opened their biggest division lead since June 21. After Alonso hit a bloop single, Ruf hit a grounder to first baseman Matt Olson, who got the force at second. After Givens allowed Acuña’s single, pinch hitter Tyler Naquin hit an RBI single and scored on a squeeze bunt by Tomas Nido.

Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat the sloppy Atlanta Braves 6-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep.

Houston ace Justin Verlander, who leads the major leagues in wins, takes a 13-3 record and 1.86 ERA into his start Friday against visiting Seattle.

Starling Marte singled home the winning run in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 3-2 for a two-game sweep of their Subway Series.

Yankees Mets Baseball New York Mets' Starling Marte gestures after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — Eduardo Escobar hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer that capped a four-run, first-inning rally, and the New York Mets beat the Yankees 6-3 Tuesday night in a rare Subway Series matchup of first-place teams. But the Mets stormed right back in the bottom half when Starling Marte homered with one out against Jordan Montgomery (3-3). Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso followed with back-to-back doubles, and Escobar's two-run, two-out homer put the Mets ahead 4-2. Chants of “Let’s Go Mets!” started 10 minutes before the first pitch and the Yankees were booed when their lineup was announced.

Eduardo Escobar hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer that capped a four-run, first-inning rally, and the New York Mets beat the Yankees 6-3 in a rare Subway Series matchup of first-place teams.

Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso swing away as the Subway Series starts up at Citi Field on Tuesday night with both New York teams in first place.

Yankees Orioles Baseball New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, July 22, 2022, in Baltimore. PAPI POWERThe Boston Red Sox will honor David Ortiz in a pregame tribute at Fenway Park, two days after he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Big Papi helped the Red Sox win three World Series championships. In 14 years with the Red Sox, Ortiz hit 500 homers, 17 of them in the postseason. NO-FLY ZONEThe Cardinals will be missing two of their best players — first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and third baseman Nolan Arenado — when they open a two-game series at Toronto.

Padres Mets Baseball New York Mets' Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and Starling Marte celebrate after scoring three runs during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) (Julia Nikhinson)NEW YORK — (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Joe Musgrove and had four RBIs to retake the major league lead, leading the New York Mets over the San Diego Padres 8-5 on Sunday night. Tomás Nido followed with an opposite-field RBI double that hopped off the right-center fence. Machado had three hits, included an RBI double in a three-run ninth off Joely Rodríguez. Mets: RHP Taijuan Walker (7-2, 2.55) is 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in his last seven starts going into his Tuesday outing against LHP Jordan Montgomery (3-2, 3.24).

Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Joe Musgrove and had four RBIs to retake the major league lead, leading the New York Mets over the San Diego Padres 8-5.

All Star Home Run Derby Baseball National League's Pete Alonso, of the New York Mets, bats during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) (Abbie Parr)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — So let's say the All-Star Game is tied 3-all after nine innings. Then it goes to that new Home Run Derby tiebreaker, where National League boppers Pete Alonso, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Kyle Schwarber outslug the AL trio. This is the first year that the All-Star Game would go to a Home Run Derby instead of extra innings if tied after the ninth. ___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

So let’s say the All-Star Game is tied 3-all after nine innings.

2022 T-Mobile Home Run Derby LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: American League All-Star Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners celeb during the 2022 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium on July 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)Juan Soto's future is the talk of MLB All-Star weekend, but his present now includes a Home Run Derby title. The Washington Nationals slugger (for now) defeated fellow phenom Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners 19-18 to win the Derby in a week that has seen so much trade speculation and contract discussions. Rodriguez set a high bar going first, showing off the kind of pull power the Derby often rewards. He would have less luck against Soto, but the cheers of Dodger Stadium as he took down Schwarber was all it took to show the fans appreciated the effort.

All Star Home Run Derby Baseball National League's Albert Pujols, of the St. Louis Cardinals, bats during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. None of his drives went over 440 feet, but he did enough to advance with an average of 406 feet per homer. The Phillies’ slugger had five go over 440 feet and averaged 419 feet. ___ 5:40 p.m.Seattle's Julio Rodríguez advanced to the second round of the All-Star Home Run Derby with a 32-23 win over Texas' Corey Seager. ___5:10 p.m.Ronald Acuña Jr. and the rest of the All-Star Home Run Derby field got a fiery welcome to the competition Monday.

All Star Home Run Derby Baseball National League's Juan Soto, of the Washington Nationals, bats during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — The Latest on the Home Run Derby (all times local):___6:20 p.m.Washington’s Juan Soto did not need bonus time in his matchup against Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez. He had seven go over 440 feet and averaged 429 feet per homer. ___ 5:40 p.m.Seattle's Julio Rodríguez advanced to the second round of the All-Star Home Run Derby with a 32-23 win over Texas' Corey Seager. ___5:10 p.m.Ronald Acuña Jr. and the rest of the All-Star Home Run Derby field got a fiery welcome to the competition Monday.

All Star Home Run Derby Baseball National League's Pete Alonso, of the New York Mets, bats during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. He had seven go over 440 feet and averaged 429 feet per homer. He averaged 408 feet per homer and only one that went over 440 feet — a 472-yard blast that also bounced off the roof in left field. ___ 5:40 p.m.Seattle's Julio Rodríguez advanced to the second round of the All-Star Home Run Derby with a 32-23 win over Texas' Corey Seager. ___5:10 p.m.Ronald Acuña Jr. and the rest of the All-Star Home Run Derby field got a fiery welcome to the competition Monday.

Among them was Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. Acuna, like the rest of Monday's participants, took a makeshift stage on the diamond after he was introduced. Also like the rest of the participants, Soto was welcomed to the stage by four vertical flamethrowers set up in the background. Acuna — by then standing at the back of the stage — leapt to the front when the flames set off. The fire had Ronald Acuna Jr. shook 😂 pic.twitter.com/Ap6znoyr2y — Pickswise (@Pickswise) July 19, 2022Yahoo Sports' Hannah Keyser reports that she could feel the flames in the press box.

Washington’s Juan Soto advanced to the final with a 16-15 victory over St. Louis slugger and sentimental favorite Albert Pujols.

Snitker was preparing to manage the National League All-Star squad and had an important question, based on a first-time, fan-friendly rule change. “This is news to me.”With the All-Star Home Run Derby always popular the night before the game, Major League Baseball decided to make a slugging showcase part of the Midsummer Classic. The All-Star Game has gone to extra innings 13 times since it began in 1933, the last two times 10 innings in both 2017 at Miami and 2018 at Washington. A couple years ago, MLB was set to try out the automatic runner on second base if the All-Star Game went to the extra innings. Thanks to Snitker, Alonso was ready to swing away in a new way of deciding who wins the All-Star Game.

A lot of baseball fans are likely to be rooting for the All-Star Game to be tied after nine innings on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.

The 2022 derby at Dodgers Stadium pits two-time defending champion Pete Alonso against a thunderous group of challengers. Alonso, the star New York Mets first baseman, is going for his third straight Home Run Derby title. There was no All-Star Game or Home Run Derby in 2020 due to the pandemic. Who's in the 2022 Home Run Derby bracket? 2 Pete Alonso, New York Mets vs. No.

He tops the majors with 78 RBIs and has hit 24 home runs this season for the NL East-leading New York Mets. The other pairings: Schwarber vs. Pujols, Juan Soto vs. José Ramírez and Julio Rodríguez vs. Corey Seager. Pujols has hit six homers this year for St. Louis, boosting his career total to 685. He was hurt on the final day of play before the All-Star break in a game Boston lost 13-2. One of baseball’s top switch-hitters, Cleveland slugger José Ramírez said he won’t decide until he gets to Los Angeles whether he’ll bat right- or left-handed in the All-Star Home Run Derby.

Pete Alonso, Albert Pujols and Kyle Schwarber tee off in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium, where fans see how far and fast the sluggers can launch longballs into the Los Angeles twilight.

Max Scherzer misses hitting.

Red Sox Sale Baseball Boston Red Sox's Chris Sale pitches for the Portland Sea Dogs against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats during a baseball game Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Portland, Maine. The 33-year-old Sale is a seven-time All-Star and could be a big key to Boston's push for a playoff spot. All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers also is likely to return for the Red Sox after missing three starts because of back discomfort. Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber (4-5, 3.62 ERA) starts for the Rays. Nola started on the mound Monday night at St. Louis and was not scheduled to pitch against the Blue Jays.

Red Sox lefty Chris Sale is set to make his season debut when he starts against Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night.

Mets Braves Baseball New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer works against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 11, 2022, in Atlanta. That cut the Mets' lead to 2-1, but Guillorme answered with his homer off Darren O'Day in the eighth. Former Mets second baseman Robinson Canó, obtained by Atlanta for $1 in a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres on Sunday, had two hits in his Braves debut. The Mets led the Braves by 10 1/2 games on June 1, but the lead was cut to 1 1/2 games entering the series. The Braves were 29-8 and the Mets were 19-16 in that span entering Monday night.

Max Scherzer pitched seven strong innings, Luis Guillorme homered and drove in two runs, and the New York Mets beat Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in the opening game of their National League East showdown.

Pujols will participate in his fifth Derby after coming up short in 2003, 2007, 2009 and 2015. Pujols will make his 11th All-Star appearance and participate in the Derby at one of his former homes. Acuña will compete in the Derby even though he is not one of seven Atlanta players with 10 or more homers. There was no Derby in 2020, when the All-Star Game scheduled for Dodger Stadium was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Alonso won the 2019 Derby at Cleveland as a rookie when he defeated Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the final round, also by 23-22.

Red Sox Sale Baseball Boston Red Sox's Chris Sale pitches for the Portland Sea Dogs against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats during a baseball game Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Portland, Maine. He's made four minor league rehab starts, allowing three earned runs in 11 1/3 innings and striking out 19. The 33-year-old Sale is a seven-time All-Star and could be a big key to Boston's push for a playoff spot. All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers also is likely to return for the Red Sox after missing three starts because of back discomfort. There was no Derby in 2020, when the All-Star Game scheduled for Dodger Stadium was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mets Astros Baseball New York Mets' Pete Alonso hits a home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)NEW YORK — (AP) — Mets slugger Pete Alonso will try to become the first player to win the All-Star Home Run Derby in three consecutive years. He hit 74 total home runs in last year's derby at Denver's Coors Field and beat Baltimore's Trey Mancini 23-22 in the final round. There was no derby in 2020, when the All-Star Game scheduled for Dodger Stadium was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Alonso won the 2019 derby at Cleveland as a rookie when he defeated Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the final round, also by 23-22.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso will try to become the first player to win the All-Star Home Run Derby three consecutive times against a field that will also include the Cardinals’ Albert Pujols, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, the Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. and Washington's Juan Soto.

Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.

Washington star Juan Soto is being checked out after exiting a game early because of an injured left calf.

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. were elected Thursday to start in the July 20 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.

Rookie Nick Fortes hit a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 3-2.

Francisco Lindor homered after being surprised by his mom’s first visit to see him at Citi Field, Pete Alonso slugged a grand slam during an eventful sixth inning and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 10-4.

Nationals star Stephen Strasburg is set to pitch in the majors for the first time since June 1, 2021, when he starts against the Marlins in Miami on Thursday night.

Angels Rangers Baseball Umpire CB Bucknor talks with Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon, right, after ejecting Maddon during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Trout left Tuesday's game with left groin tightness, and the Angels went on to lose 6-5 in 10 innings. The 68-year-old Maddon went 130-148 with the Angels, who hired him before the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season for his self-described dream job. Maddon spent three decades of his career as a player and coach for the Angels before going on to an impressive managerial career that has included three Manager of the Year awards. New York is also awaiting word on the status of outfielder Starling Marte, who left Tuesday with left quad tightness.

Free falling toward a dreadful bit of team history, the Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday and appointed third base coach Phil Nevin to the role on an interim basis.

Mets Padres Baseball New York Mets' Pete Alonso reacts after being hit by a pitch while batting during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) (Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO — (AP) — New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso left Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres after getting hit by a pitch and falling awkwardly leading off the second inning. The pitch from Yu Darvish appeared to hit Alonso on the right wrist. Alonso appeared to swing, but the Mets challenged and it was ruled a hit by pitch and Alonso was awarded first base. Alonso came into the game tied with Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL lead with 16 home runs.

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso is out of the game at San Diego after getting hit by a pitch and falling awkwardly leading off the second inning.

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Mets Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Anderson throws to a New York Mets batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 3, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy) (John McCoy)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Tyler Anderson extended his scoreless streak to 26 innings and became the first National League pitcher with seven wins as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 6-1 on Friday night. Pete Alonso went deep for the Mets, who had piled up 47 runs on a 6-0 homestand before arriving at Dodger Stadium. Justin Turner led off the Dodgers second with a base hit before Bellinger drove a cutter from Chris Bassitt (4-3) over the wall in right field. Dodgers: RHP Walker Buehler (6-1, 3.22) is 1-0 in four career starts against the Mets.

Tyler Anderson extended his scoreless streak to 26 innings and became the first National League pitcher with seven wins as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 6-1.

Paul Goldschmidt homered to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, Corey Dickerson went deep twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 14-5.

Tony Gonsolin pitched two-hit ball over six sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 2-0.

Cardinals Mets Baseball New York Mets' Pete Alonso celebrates his walk-off two-run home run with teammates during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in New York. Albert Pujols hit a run-scoring double play grounder in the 10th of the Cardinals' first-extra inning game this year. With the automatic runner on second, Alonso drove the second pitch from Giovanny Gallegos (0-2) into the left field second deck for his third career game-ending home run. It was the 10th home run of the season for Alonso, who leads the major leagues with 33 RBIs. The ball whizzed just over the head of Alonso, who has been hit on the helmet twice this season.

Mets Phillies Baseball New York Mets designated hitter Pete Alonso (20) follows through on a three-run home run during the fifth inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) (Laurence Kesterson)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Pete Alonso homered twice, had three hits and drove in five runs to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game for a doubleheader split Sunday. Alonso almost single-handedly lifted the Mets in the nightcap, driving a changeup from Cristopher Sánchez (0-1) deep to left for a two-run homer in the first. “I thought we played well the first game and the second game got away from us,” Harper said. “Heck of a run,” Scherzer said.

Mets Cardinals Baseball New York Mets' Pete Alonso, right, takes his base after being hit by a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Kodi Whitley (38) during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS — (AP) — Chris Bassitt pitched six strong innings, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Tuesday night for their franchise-best sixth straight series win to start a season. Marte greeted rookie relief pitcher Andre Pallante with a single down the left field line to drive in McCann and put the Mets up 2-0. CALL FOR ARMSThe Mets have signed veteran right-handed relief pitcher Tommy Hunter on a minor league contract. The 35-year-old did not allow an earned run in 8 1/3 innings over four appearances with the Mets in 2021.

Giants Mets Baseball San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb, left, cannot handle the ball as New York Mets runner Starling Marte (6) scores on a wild pitch during the first inning of the first game of a baseball double-header Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in New York. Replays showed Alonso just barely held the base with his right foot — Alonso jumped for joy when a freeze frame appeared on the video board — and umpires overruled the safe call. The Mets nearly ended it in the ninth, when Giants closer Camilo Doval walked Eduardo Escobar and Robinson Canó leading off the ninth. Mets: RHP Jacob deGrom (right shoulder) will have a new round of imaging taken next Monday. UP NEXTA showdown of aces in the nightcap, with Giants RHP Logan Webb (1-0, 1.29 ERA) facing Mets RHP Max Scherzer (2-0, 3.27), making his first home start in Queens.

Pete Alonso had Francisco Lindor's back. It's no stretch to say Alonso earned the souvenir. Lindor lined a walk-off single in the 10th after a big reach by Alonso bailed him out in the top of the inning, and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 Tuesday to open a doubleheader.

Diamondbacks Mets Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks' Sergio Alcantara hits a two-run home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (67) in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) (John Minchillo)NEW YORK — (AP) — Sergio Alcantara snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ketel Marte added an RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 3-2 Saturday. New York won that series finale the next day and swept three-game sets in 2018, 2019 and 2021 before winning Friday’s opener. Seth Beer led off with an infield single against Rodriguez, and Lugo struck out Carson Kelly before Alcantara homered to right field. LONG ENOUGHOnly two other teams have endured longer road losing streaks against the Mets than the Diamondbacks.

Mets Phillies Baseball New York Mets' Pete Alonso (20) celebrates with Starling Marte (6) after hitting a 3-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) (Laurence Kesterson)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Max Scherzer settled in after working out of an early jam, Pete Alonso drove in five runs with a homer and two doubles and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6 Wednesday. Alonso and the rest of New York's offense provided more than enough run support for the 37-year-old three-time Cy Young Award winner. The Mets also knocked around the Phillies bullpen, which went five relievers deep after Nola's short start and with an off day coming up. Phillies: Kyle Gibson takes the mound Friday night for the opener of a three-game series at the Miami Marlins.

Cruz, who put the Nationals ahead in the first inning with his first home run for Washington. The Mets have not swept the Nationals in Washington since 2018. Francisco Lindor’s first homer tied the game in a 34-pitch fifth, when Canha hit a go-ahead single. Mets starter Carlos Carrasco retired 15 consecutive batters after allowing a first-inning single to Josh Bell. Nationals: RHP Aníbal Sánchez is “doubtful” for Monday’s expected start in Atlanta because of a stiff neck.

(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File) (Jed Jacobsohn)PHOENIX — (AP) — Patience is often rewarded for both free agents and general managers during most Major League Baseball offseasons. The biggest news Monday was when Oakland traded All-Star first baseman Matt Olson to Atlanta in exchange for four players, including promising young outfielder Cristian Pache. Plenty of other teams are getting in on the action over the past few days, preparing for the April 7 opening day. Sometimes there are unfounded rumors and long negotiations as teams and players adopt different strategies and test the market. "I’m really thankful that I’m healthy.

Patience is often rewarded for both free agents and general managers during most Major League Baseball offseasons. As expected, free agents are flying off the market and trades are getting done at a breakneck pace following MLB's 99-day lockout that froze the league's transactions for more than three months. “It’s like drinking out of a firehose,” said Andrew Friedman, the president of baseball operations for the Dodgers.

Alonso said the accident will not impact his ability to play, and told reporters that he's "just really thankful to be alive."

All Star HR Derby Baseball FILE - National League's Pete Alonso, center, of the New York Mets, hits during the second round of the MLB All Star baseball Home Run Derby, July 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Gabriel Christus, File) (Gabriel Christus)PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — (AP) — New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he was unhurt when his car flipped over in an accident in Tampa on Sunday. My car flipped over probably about three times and a guy ran a red light, T-boned me, and to me I'm just really thankful to be alive. I'm really thankful that I'm healthy. But today I just feel really blessed to be here, not just alive but health as well."

Luis Rojas was let go as manager of the New York Mets on Monday after two losing seasons. The team declined its option on Rojas’ contract for 2022, making the announcement a day after finishing third in the NL East at 77-85 in Steve Cohen’s first year of ownership. “I want to share such heartfelt gratitude to so many in the Mets organization for not only the last two seasons as manager, but for the last 16 years in a variety of roles,” Rojas said in a statement released by the team.

The city's baseball teams held a Subway Series game on Sept. 11 for the first time on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, as stadium's around the country paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 killed in the terrorist attacks. Highlights of that game were played on the video board before Bobby Valentine and Joe Torre — the 2001 managers of the Mets and Yankees, respectively — threw the ceremonial first pitches. Navy-Air Force took center stage to some degree as the American sports world observed the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Burnett, a native of Minnesota, was one of the passengers on Flight 93, which crash-landed in rural Pennsylvania on 9/11. I think it’s important that we continue to remember and honor everyone affected by (9/11) all these years later."

Mets Phillies Baseball Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Philadelphia. Realmuto also homered for the Phillies, who moved 2 1/2 games ahead of the Mets in the NL East. Following an emotional ceremony to retire the jersey of Roy Halladay, Wheeler (10-6) pitched like the late Hall of Famer. Offense continued to be a struggle for the Mets, and they have 20 total runs in the last nine defeats. … 1B Rhys Hoskins (groin) sat for the third straight game, and SS Didi Gregorius (left elbow) missed his second consecutive contest.

APTOPIX Mets Phillies Baseball Philadelphia Phillies' Ian Kennedy reacts after striking out New York Mets' J.D. The Phillies won 5-3. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) (Derik Hamilton)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Brad Miller homered twice and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies withstood a ninth-inning rally for their seventh straight victory, 5-3 over the sinking New York Mets on Saturday. Odubel Herrera hit a three-run homer and doubled for the Phillies, who increased their NL East lead over New York to 1 1/2 games. Kevin Pillar greeted him with a hard single to left, but pinch-hitter Jeff McNeil fouled out before Brandon Nimmo walked.

All Star Home Run Derby Baseball National League's Pete Alonso, of the New York Mets, reacts during the second round of the MLB All Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Denver. Batting second, Alonso trailed 22-17 after the first two minutes of the final round, then hit six homers on six swings over the first 28 seconds of his final minute. Alonso hit a first-round record 35 dingers, seven more than Josh Hamilton in 2008 at the original Yankee Stadium, and topped Kansas City’s Salvador Pérez with 27. Alonso, batting second, beat Soto 16-15 in the second round. Mancini knocked out Story 13-12 in the second round, hitting second and advancing with a drive to center.