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Mets Open Second Half Looking to Rally Before Trading Deadline

The Mets are facing an 18-game stretch that could make or break the club. “The better we play, the longer we stay together,” Francisco Lindor said.

By Scott Miller

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Justin Verlander’s Return Bolsters Mets Even With a Loss

Justin Verlander was far from perfect in his first start of the season, but in a tough year for Mets and Yankees starters, he provided some hope that there’ll be better things to come.

By Benjamin Hoffman

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Kodai Senga Thrives In His Mets Debut, Beating Marlins

In his first regular-season start since coming over from Japan, Kodai Senga baffled the Marlins with his signature pitch: the ghost fork.

By James Wagner

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Japan’s Kodai Senga Brings Ghost Fork Pitch to Mets

When pitchers and catchers report next month, the Mets will get a look at Kodai Senga’s signature pitch: the ghost fork. Those who have seen it say it delivers on the hype.

By Gary Phillips