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FILE - In this Sunday, April 18, 2021 file photo, New York Mets' Francisco Lindor grounds out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver. Francisco Lindor's contract negotiations with the Mets seemed pretty smooth. His swing certainly has not. The $341 million star shortstop entered Wednesday, April 28, 2021 batting .212 with three RBIs through 18 games with his new team and started hearing boos Tuesday night at Citi Field after grounding out late in a 2-1 loss to Boston. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Welcome to NY: Lindor slumping, drawing boos from Mets fans

By Mike Fitzpatrick Apr. 28, 2021 09:21 PM EDT

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor reacts after he can't get to a ball hit for a single by St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Cohen bonded with Lindor, which along with $341M led to deal

By Ronald Blum Apr. 05, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) bumps fists with first baseman Pete Alonso (20) after Miami Marlins' Jorge Alfaro ground out to Lindor to end the second inning during a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lindor: Easy decision to sign $341M, 10-year deal with Mets

By Jake Seiner Apr. 01, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes during live batting practice before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a spring baseball game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
National League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

New York Mets infielder Francisco Lindor throws during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Lindor, new Mets hope to put World Series practice in play

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 17, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz reacts during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Mets trade LHP Steven Matz to Blue Jays for 3 young arms

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jan. 27, 2021 11:00 PM EST

Editorial Roundup: US

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2021 03:10 PM EST
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Jan. 20 The St. Louis Post...

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2020, file photo, Houston Astros' George Springer takes a lead off first during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Springer became the most prominent among baseball’s free agents to reach an agreement, a $150 million, six-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night, Jan. 19, 20201, because the deal was subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
AP source: Springer agrees to $150M, 6-year deal with Jays

By Ronald Blum And Rob Gillies Jan. 20, 2021 12:06 AM EST

FILE - New York Mets' Dominic Smith reacts after hitting a home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard during the third inning of a baseball game in Philadelphia, in this Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, file photo. First baseman outfielder Dominic Smith and the New York Mets avoided arbitration Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, when they agreed to a $2.55 million, one-year contract. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Mets avoid arb with 8 players, including Lindor, Conforto

Jan. 15, 2021 10:52 AM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, file photo, people navigate the stairs of the Kew Gardens subway station in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York. For the New York area’s public transit providers, 2020 was a year of existential challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic. Ridership and revenues cratered, more than 100 transit employees lost their lives and gaping budget holes could remain problematic for years. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
New year brings optimism for NY-area mass transit systems

By David Porter Dec. 29, 2020 07:40 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2020, file photo, Chicago White Sox's James McCann (33) celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh. Free agent catcher James McCann and the New York Mets were close to completing a $40 million, four-year contract Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, as the team continues to upgrade its roster under new owner Steve Cohen. A person close to the deal confirmed the details to The Associated Press under condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
AP source: Catcher James McCann, Mets near $40M, 4-yr deal

By Ben Walker Dec. 12, 2020 01:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario jogs in during the baseball team's game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. The Twins declined Wednesday, Dec. 2, to offer a 2021 contract to Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

By Ronald Blum Dec. 02, 2020 10:33 PM EST

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, New York Mets second baseman Robinson Canó warms up prior to a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Port S. Lucie, Fla. Canó was suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, after his positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. The 38-year-old Canó will miss the entire 2021 season and lose $24 million in salary. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Mets 2B Canó suspended 162 games by MLB after drug test

Nov. 18, 2020 04:10 PM EST

File-This Sept. 26, 2020, file photo shows Miami Marlins' Jon Berti stealing second base as New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu waits for the throw during the third inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York. Houston Astros outfielder George Springer, LeMahieu, and Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto were among just six free agents who received $18.9 million qualifying offers on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, from their former teams. Three right-handed pitchers also received the offers, Cincinnati’s Trevor Bauer, the New York Mets’ Marcus Stroman, and San Francisco's Kevin Gausman. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Stroman, Gausman take $18.9M; Springer, LeMahieu reject

By Ronald Blum Nov. 11, 2020 05:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Stroman and San Francisco starter Kevin Gausman accepted qualifying offers Wednesday, Nov. 11, receiving one-year deals to stay with their teams rather than test what they could get in free agency. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Stroman accepts Mets' $18.9 million qualifying offer

Nov. 11, 2020 12:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen watches spring training baseball practice in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Van Wagenen and many of his top aides are out, moves announced less than an hour after hedge fund manager Steve Cohen completed his $2.4 billion purchase of the team Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Mets GM Van Wagenen, others out as Cohen takes over team

By Ronald Blum Nov. 06, 2020 04:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2009 file photo, billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen attends a benefit in New York. Major League Baseball owners voted Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, to approve the sale of the New York Mets to Cohen. The sale from the Wilpon and Katz families values the franchise at between $2.4 billion and $2.45 billion, a record for a baseball team. The sale is likely to close within 10 days. (AP Photo/File)
Sale of Mets to Steve Cohen approved; Wilpon era nears end

By Ronald Blum Oct. 30, 2020 05:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 file photo, Rabbis Jeffrey Myers, left, of Tree of Life/Or L'Simcha Congregation and Jonathan Perlman of New Light Congregation wait on stage before speaking to standing-room only crowd gathered for the one-year commemoration of the Tree of Life synagogue attack, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh. Since March 2020, Tree of Life has halted all in-person worship and group activities. However, Rabbi Myers has made appearances on Zoom and Facebook, livestreamed from his living room. “During the pandemic, people are seeking community,” he said. “We try in any way to help them find solace and hope and inspiration.” (AP Photo/Rebecca Droke)
Attack, then pandemic: Pittsburgh Jewish congregations cope

By David Crary Oct. 24, 2020 09:02 AM EDT

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis throws to first after losing his glove while fielding a single by Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Arrieta exits with injury, Phillies beat Mets 4-1

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 15, 2020 10:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, New York Mets' Pete Alonso reacts after hitting hitting his 53rd home run of the season during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, in New York. Alonso at the plate. Jacob deGrom on the mound. And a healthy Yoenis Céspedes pegged conveniently for designated hitter. There’s no question the New York Mets have reasons to believe this pandemic-shortened season is perfect for them -- even without injured starter Noah Syndergaard. All they need to do is pick right up where they left off last year.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Mets `amped' for delayed season with Céspedes potential DH

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jul. 15, 2020 07:32 PM EDT