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Mets infielder returns after Triple-A demotion got him 'going again'

Smith owned a .785 OPS in 64 at-bats for Syracuse following his demotion from the Mets on May 31.

How disgruntled Met is handling demotion with chance to up trade stock

Dominic Smith has approached and handled his demotion to the minors by the Mets last month like “a true professional,” according to his manager at Triple-A Syracuse.

Mets send disgruntled Dom Smith to the minors

Smith has been vocal in recent weeks about wanting to play more.

Mets infielder isn't content being on bench as he sits again

Dominic Smith’s quest to return to being an everyday player remains unfulfilled, but whether such extended playing time will come with the Mets or with another team is beyond his...

Mets cut Robinson Cano amid roster crunch

Robinson Cano was the final cut to get down to a 26-man roster by noon on Monday.

Mets infielder has statement game with job on line in win

Dominic Smith provided the Mets with a loud answer Sunday about which position player should depart with MLB rosters on the verge of shrinking to 26.

Journeyman could push Mets into Dominic Smith-Robinson Cano roster decision

That overall roster reduction is still in effect. It leaves the Mets having to – at minimum – contemplate whether to release Robinson Cano or demote Dominic Smith

Wild ninth-inning rally propels Mets to improbable win

The Mets weren’t so good for their first 26 outs Monday night, but getting them to the 27th was another story altogether.

Many theories why blockbuster Mets-Padres deal was killed

We may never know the reason, but the deal of Dominic Smith for Chris Paddack, Emilio Pagan, Hosmer and cash wasn’t popular in the boroughs.

What red-hot Pete Alonso thinks about DHing more

PHILADELPHIA — The results are not changing Pete Alonso’s mind. He wants to play first base, even though he is on pace to become the greatest hitter of all time...

My most memorable Opening Days with the Mets, from trainers boos to cardboard fans

From the surprising heroes to the booing fans to the games played in empty stadiums, Opening Day has always been memorable.

Mets seeking ultimate payoff despite Jacob deGrom injury

For $285 million in payroll, owner Steve Cohen has a team that could either win the World Series or rival some of the colossal disappointments in franchise history.

This Met is unofficial spring training MVP

Here are some notable nuggets that happened during Mets’ spring training action on Sunday:

Mets veteran unfazed by part-time role amid trade rumors

Dominic Smith doesn’t get to pick for what team he plays or how much, but can control his attitude toward the situation.

Mets mulling huge trade with Padres

Dominic Smith would be heading to San Diego. The Mets would be essentially taking on the final four years and $59 million owed Hosmer to have access to further starting...

Michael Conforto mystery solved for this Met

Dominic Smith has not been able to text Michael Conforto for much of the offseason, and now he thinks he knows why.

Mets veteran OK after getting plunked

Here are some notable nuggets that happened during Mets’ spring training on Saturday:

Mets veteran examined these greats swings during offseason

Though Dominic Smith did rehab a partially torn labrum that he played through last season, the Mets first baseman and left fielder also spent time breaking down his swing and...

What Mets veteran learned after injury-plagued season

Buck Showalter said earlier this week that Dominic Smith got “un-Dom-like” last season. It turns out the Mets first baseman/left fielder may have had a good reason for that: a...

How the Mets got back to shelling out big bonuses for high-end international prospects

Why the Mets are re-embracing idea that less is more in the international marketplace.