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The Mets faced the Twins on Tuesday, suffering a 6-3 loss marked by a costly error from Francisco Lindor and an uneven start from Tylor Megill, with Lindor taking responsibility for the defeat. Juan Soto and Pete Alonso hit home runs, while Griffin Canning was scratched from his start due to illness, leading to the call-up of right-handed pitcher Justin Hagenman. Additionally, Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil continued their rehab assignments, and discussions arose about...

All-Star outfielder Juan Soto recently remarked that life with the New York Mets is "definitely different" compared to his time with the Yankees, where he played alongside Aaron Judge. MLB insider Andy Martino criticized media speculation about Soto missing Judge, asserting that Soto's time with the Yankees was meaningful but he is adjusting well to the Mets, where he has already become popular. Additionally, Soto lobbied for Mets first baseman Pete Alonso as lineup protection,...

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In a tightly contested matchup, the Mets fell 6-3 to the Twins, with a critical error by Francisco Lindor in the third inning allowing two runs to score. After a soft grounder resulted in an uncharacteristic mistake, Lindor acknowledged the importance of improving his defensive execution, admitting that his performance was unacceptable compared to his usual standards. Despite the loss, Lindor expressed accountability for his errors and emphasized the need to support his teammates, particularly...

In a pivotal game for the Yankees against the Kansas City Royals, young outfielder Jasson Dominguez shone with his bat, achieving a 3-for-3 performance, including a clutch bases-clearing double that led New York to a 4-2 victory. Despite having struggled against left-handed pitchers prior, Dominguez's timely hit showcased his potential, while manager Aaron Boone praised his composure under pressure. Dominguez left the game due to losing his contacts, prompting a successful defensive switch that preserved...