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I confess I had no expectations of Alvarez getting a hit in that last at-bat. Seems like he's really been struggling in those situations.

Good call on Kimbrel, and it would be kinda cool to have a Met card of him! I did get my hands on the Benge Series 2 short print. He was in Chrome and some of the other sets.

Topps announced the update set checklist yesterday, and there is a glaring omission and some real head scratchers when it comes to the Mets. Actually, this whole year has had some curious selections. I know the deadlines for these things are way in advance and a fair amount of guesswork goes into selecting who makes the set. But check this out: Series one, which comes out in the early spring/late winter. Nothing too crazy here. Jonah Tong Pete Alonso Francisco Lindor Juan Soto on a leaders card Ronny Mauricio Nolan McLean David Peterson Luisangel Acuna - with the "Future Stars" icon, which seems a stretch. Clay Holmes A team card Sean Manaea Francisco Alvarez Brett Baty Series two, which comes out before the All-Star Break and sometimes has guys traded in the off-season with their new teams. Mike Tauchman - in a Photoshopped uniform. Luis Robert Jr. Jonathan Pintaro Bo Bichette Luis Torrens Tyrone Taylor Alejandro Carrillo - I have no recollection of this player Ji Hwan Bae - I have no recollection of this player, either! Marcus Semien Juan Soto Mark Vientos Freddy Peralta Kodai Senga Jorge Polanco Jared Young There is a short-print Carson Benge card that takes the place of Jared Young in the factory sets. Then there is the update set, that is usually filled with rookies and guys with new teams. Devin Williams Andy Ibanez - How long was he with the team? MJ Melendez Christian Scott Tobias Myers Carson Benge Nolan McLean debut card, which is lame because he debuted in 2025 Jonah Tong, which is lame because he, too, debuted in 2025 A Lindor/Bichette duo card A Juan Soto highlight. OK, so where is AJ Ewing? We get Andy Ibanez and MJ Melendez and not Ewing? Luke Weaver and Brooks Raley get a backseat to those guys, too? Zac Thornton has been up long enough to get a card.

Wow. Wait, you guys weren't really worried, were you? OK, I was.

Huge strikeout!!

This is insane!

Luis Robert Jr. headed to the Il with hamstring discomfort. Such a shame that he can’t stay healthy.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/23/sports/fan-leaps-down-to-stomp-fellow-spectator-in-wild-brawl-during-mets-white-sox-game/ I didn't see this brawl at all! But I was in the lower bowl. I don't like the upper deck at Rate Field. Way too steep.

Thank you! Mets need some runs. The Hero of the Game is sitting near me. Really nice guy!

I’m here! My last chance to see the Mets in person this year. It didn’t go well in Pittsburgh.

I think I remember that Ron Gardenhire was one of them.

Terrible news!

Noah has different political views than I do. Therefore he must not be very bright.

I like the new format. I appreciate the work Brock has done. Some of the features, such as the ability to easily post photos, are excellent. I miss some of the people and hope they come back. I do not miss the ones who brought abuse and pain to the site. LGM. By the way, the one game the team has lost since the deadline was the one I drove six hours to see. Life of a Mets fan, to be sure! I did get a cool game ball pitched by Jefry Yan.

I did!

Candelaria was at the street party signing with Josh Harrison. I read he was going to be there so I brought my treasured Mets history book to sign. I said, “Hi John. Did you like playing in New York?” ”Huh?” “Did you like playing for the Mets?” “I wasn’t there very long.” ”OK. Thank you, sir.”

That homer by Lowe almost left the stadium.

I’ve never heard of Gabriel Arias OR Cristian Pache.

We are pretty listless so far. love this ballpark.

Oh, Lindor.

I did something wild and crazy and drove to Pittsburgh for this game! I met John Candelaria before the game!

I was at the Royals-Twins game on Wednesday. Minter came up with the game tied 1-1 and promptly gave up the go-ahead run on a blast from Michael Massey. Felt bad for him, but the Royals fans were happy. I didn't realize how bad the Royals are this season. Really nice stadium, though!

Signing Tarik Skubal to a big deal this offseason will be a good way to show he is changing.

I get trading the guys with the expiring contracts. I don’t get trading the guys either control unless they are not planning on contending next season.

I don't think it's a shitty haul or is underwhemling. What were you expecting? I just don't think we often get much in these sell offs. It seems like it's more of a media frenzy. You might get a prize like Zach Wheeler once in a while. But Carlos Beltran in his late prime is a heck of a lot different than A.J. Minter.