The New York Times – Sports:
After being grilled about turning down a $440 million contract, Soto won the Home Run Derby. All in a day’s work.
Category: Washington Nationals
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After Turning Down $440 Million, Juan Soto Just Wants to Play
The New York Times – Sports:
Juan Soto is 23 and is already one of the game’s best players. After extension talks broke down, he could be on his way out of town. Until then, he wants to concentrate on baseball.
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Mets Bully Their Way Past Nationals for Another Series Win
The New York Times – Sports:
A base running gaffe led to a hard tag and some hurt feelings but the Mets won again.
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Aaron Judge Takes Home Run Lead With Walk-Off Against Toronto
The New York Times – Sports:
Judge is the first major leaguer to 10 homers this season. The Mets, meanwhile, beat the Nationals after a rodent interrupted the action.
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Mets Can’t Win ’Em All, but Signs Point to Winning a Lot
The New York Times – Sports:
The team lost for the first time in four games this season amid encouraging signs that it could contend for its first postseason spot since 2016.
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Giancarlo Stanton Continues to Mash Against Red Sox
The New York Times – Sports:
Stanton has homered in six straight games against Boston. The Mets, meanwhile, are 3-0 thanks to Pete Alonso’s grand slam.
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Francisco Lindor Hit in Head as Mets Beat Nationals
The New York Times – Sports:
Tensions flared when Francisco Lindor was hit in the head with a pitch, but his new teammates, Max Scherzer and Starling Marte, led the Mets to victory.
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Mets Set to Open Season Against Washington Nationals
The New York Times – Sports:
At the start of the second year of a dramatic reinvention of the franchise, the Mets believe they have the pieces in place to truly compete.