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Struggling Met belts three-run homer in win: 'He needed that'

Jeff McNeil finally displayed a glimpse of his vintage self on Friday night at Citi Field

Mets continue red-hot June with dismantling of Astros to move over .500

Even the second-hottest team in baseball could not cool off the Mets. 

Struggling Met showing slight signs of breaking long slump

Jeff McNeil didn’t join the power brigade against Gerrit Cole and the Yankees on Tuesday, but he did come alive a bit at the plate in a 9-7 win.

Jeff McNeil's bat is 'better' despite inability to shake slump: Carlos Mendoza

Jeff McNeil entered Tuesday’s Subway Series opener at Citi Field hitless in his previous 15 at-bats, another bad stretch in what’s been a horrendous season.

The Yankees and Mets reach this Subway Series juncture facing strikingly similar issues

Questions have cropped up about a pair of ninth-inning men who, at their best, have been among the best in baseball.

Star's funk giving Mets a second base conundrum

For about two months, Jeff McNeil did not produce as the everyday second baseman. 

Why Mets' Carlos Mendoza thinks Edwin Diaz is thriving again

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Diaz’s "conviction" and confidence in his pitches is probably the biggest reason for his turnaround.

Mets veteran expected to keep starting vs. right-handers

Jeff McNeil sat for four straight games, all versus lefties, before he returned to the lineup against a right-hander when the Mets faced the Phillies in London.

Where Yankees are turning their focus with trade deadline looming

The closer market isn’t bad with five viable options possibly hitting the block: Tanner Scott, Kenley Jansen, Mason Miller, Carlos Estevez and Michael Kopech.

Mets' ace takes key step forward in rehab process: 'good sign'

Kodai Senga flashed his manager a smile after concluding a roughly 30-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, and Carlos Mendoza took that as “a good sign.”

Mets vet on getting benched more often: 'It’s something I’m not really used to'

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza kept McNeil out of the starting lineup again Tuesday night for the team’s 4-2 loss to the Marlins at Citi Field.

Jeff McNeil got hooked on a 'fun' alternative career path

Flipping through the channels on the TV in his hotel room, Jeff McNeil watched more cricket matches than he might have anticipated before the Mets arrived in the United Kingdom...

Struggling star likely to make return to Mets lineup in London finale

LONDON — Jeff McNeil’s exodus from the Mets’ starting lineup is likely to end Sunday. 

Brett Baty’s return might give indication about struggling star's Mets standing

Brett Baty’s parting message from Mets officials before he returned to Triple-A Syracuse last week included mention of his receiving games at second base.

Mets' London excursion is ultimately a business trip

This is an event designed to sell the game to a larger audience. But it is built around regular-season games between the Phillies and Mets.

What playing international games means to Francisco Lindor and the Mets

Lindor’s point was sometimes you have to actually be there to fully appreciate the beauty and nuance of the game.

MLB GMs have eyes on Mets if they become MLB deadline sellers

GMs are said to be especially interested in what the Mets do, since they may have more tradeable players than anyone.

Mets admit this about Jeff McNeil's absence that may not end just yet

Jeff McNeil, who did not see any time against three lefty Nationals starting pitchers, has not played since Sunday.

Emerging fire-balling reliever puts together another strong outing

Dedniel Nunez’s trustworthiness in the Mets bullpen is growing by the day.

Mets sit slumping star again to 'work on some things' after brutal homestand

Jeff McNeil appeared to have turned a corner on the Mets’ last road trip, but his latest turn is toward the bench.