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Do the New York Mets Have a SNEAKY Good Core? | A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge Continue to Shine
New York Mets’ rookies A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge shine as bright spots in an otherwise lost 2026 season. Can this emerging core accelerate a turnaround for the struggling franchise?
Ryan Finkelstein recaps a wild game marked by defensive chaos, pitching woes, and explosive offense—including Ewing’s historic night and Benge’s all-around contributions—while questioning the Mets' bullpen management and front office decisions.
Key discussion points include the Mets’ rotation struggles, the potential impact of Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco, and the pathway for maximizing trade deadline…
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