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New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes takes batting practice before a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, July 20, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Cespedes homers in return to Mets, could be moved to first

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 6, 2018, file photo, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) delivers against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game in New York. DeGrom says he'd love to play his entire career with the New York Mets, but he's not disputing comments by his agent that the team should either sign him to a long-term deal or trade him now. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Jacob deGrom says first preference is to stay with Mets

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hits a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, July 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) **FILE**

Bryce Harper won’t have to worry about shifts in Home Run Derby

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler delivers against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 14, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Wheeler finally wins, Mets beat Washington 7-4

By CHARLES O'BRIEN - Associated Press

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 13, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Syndergaard wins in return from DL as Mets top Nationals 4-2

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 12, 2018, in New York.(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Scherzer, HRs by Rendon, Harper lead Nationals over Mets

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Mets bring up OF den Dekker, RHP Rhame from Triple-A

Associated Press

New York Mets' Brandon Nimmo (9) runs toward home plate and waiting teammates on a walk-off three-run home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in New York. The Mets won 3-0. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nimmo, Mets beat Phillies 3-0 in 10 after latest deGrom gem

By CHARLES O'BRIEN - Associated Press

De Los Santos wins MLB debut, Phillies beat Mets 7-3

By SCOTT ORGERA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2001, file photo, New York Mets' Mike Piazza gestures to fans after the end of the Mets 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves, at Shea Stadium in New York. A new exhibit at the National September 11 Memorial &amp; Museum highlights the impact of sports after the 2001 attacks. &quot;Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11&quot; explores how sports helped unite the country and features interviews with athletes, including Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza.(AP Photo/Jeff Zelevansky, File)

Correction: Sports Exhibit-9/11 story

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 file photo, New York Mets' general manager Sandy Alderson speaks at a news conference at Citi Field in New York. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson is taking a leave of absence because his cancer has returned. The 70-year-old made the announcement before the game against Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Mets GM Sandy Alderson steps down after cancer returns

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Mets' Amed Rosario (1) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game as Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (22) looks away Sunday, May 20, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Rosario hits 2 HRs, leads Syndergaard, Mets over Arizona 4-1

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Nido, Flexen brought up by Mets, who cut Lobaton

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 29, 2018, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks Jake Lamb follows through on a two-RBI double against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in Phoenix. Lamb has been reinstated from the disabled list by the Diamondbacks, who hope the return of their All-Star third baseman will boost a struggling lineup. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Diamondbacks activate 3B Jake Lamb from disabled list

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom delivers against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 18, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Mets beat Diamondbacks 3-1 behind deGrom, Conforto

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Mets' Juan Lagares swings for a two-run single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Mets CF Lagares likely to miss rest of year with toe injury

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' J.A. Happ delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Happ reaches 3 times, allows 2 runners as Jays thump Mets

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

A tarp covers the field prior to a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets as heavy storms were anticipated, Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Mets-Phillies postponed by rain after 1-hour delay

Associated Press

New York Mets' Michael Conforto, left, hits a two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 11, 2018, in Philadelphia. At right is catcher Jorge Alfaro. New York won 3-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Blue Jays beat Boston 5-3 in 12th on Maile’s 2nd HR of game

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Mets' Michael Conforto, left, hits a two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 11, 2018, in Philadelphia. At right is catcher Jorge Alfaro. New York won 3-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Conforto’s 9th-inning HR lifts Mets over Neris, Phils 3-1

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press