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This Week in Mets: Takeaways from another series loss to the Braves - The Athletic
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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. turns down Home Run Derby to protect wrist : r/Torontobluejays
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Mets show energy they can build on after series win vs. Rays
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Nats' offensive struggles continue, and defense isn't much better in loss to Mets - The Washington Post
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Nothing's better than being a champion' - Mets' Pete Alonso on getting ready for the Home Run Derby
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New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso wins the 2019 Home Run Derby
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2022 MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby: Start times, how to watch - Los Angeles Times
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Dave Roberts takes blame for error in Dodgers loss to Mets - Los Angeles Times
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Mets slugger Pete Alonso's wrist injury progressing ahead of schedule