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Francisco Alvarez pinch hits, gets work with Mets' catching instructor - Newsday
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Diamondbacks 4 @ Mets 7 - AZ Snake Pit
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Mets, 7, Diamondbacks 4—Alonso and the Baby Mets power the Mets past AZ - Amazin' Avenue
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Mets slug 3 quick homers and Verlander earns 1st victory in nearly 6 weeks in 4-1 win over Giants
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Here's why Francisco Alvarez should be the Mets starting catcher on Opening Day, The Mets Pod
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Morning Briefing: Francisco Álvarez to Start Behind the Plate Today - Metsmerized Online
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Pete Alonso Best at DH, Why Francisco Alvarez Needs More Time in Minors, The Mets Pod
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Encarnacion-Strand's 2-run homer lifts the Reds over the Mets 3-2 Ohio & Great Lakes News - Bally Sports
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Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty and a detailed overview of the Mets' farm system - The Athletic
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Mets and Yankees wrap up nightmare New York seasons and head into uncertain winter
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Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa lead Twins to comeback victory over Mets to open series
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Brenton Doyle hits first big league homer as Rockies rout Mets