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NEW YORK — One strikeout, followed by another whiff, and then another. Suddenly, nine consecutive batters retired, including 17 of the last 18. This was getting real; Max Scherzer had the look.

NEW YORK — You don’t have to be around professional baseball for 45 years like Buck Showalter to know that Tuesday’s matchup against the Giants was primed to be a good one. But give the Mets manager points for his prognosticating, anyway.

NEW YORK — On Friday afternoon the Mets won handily by pounding the ball all over Citi Field.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will meet the New York Mets in MLB action on Saturday afternoon from Citi Field.

NEW YORK — A touching ceremony that honored the Mets’ greatest player of all time. A raucous crowd on its feet and applauding during manager and player introductions for a club that revamped its roster, significantly increased its payroll and made itself a true contender. A ferocious starting pitcher stepping…

NEW YORK — Four people in the Mets organization — including two players and a coach — tested positive for COVID-19 and were not present for the team’s home opener against the Diamondbacks on Friday.

NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom spoke to reporters on Friday for the first time since he learned earlier this month about a stress reaction on his right scapula. The Mets ace, in good spirits, traveled to Citi Field for the home opener and to attend the Tom Seaver statue ceremony.

New York tested several players and coaches after a team staff member reportedly tested positive for the virus.

NEW YORK — Fifteen years ago, Alex Cohen knew something was wrong. Always smiling and upbeat, she was used to being on her feet all day, hardly ever slowing down or pacing herself. Now, her foot constantly hurt, she experienced memory loss and fatigue, and other neurological issues. At times,…