For Mets, Shaky Arms Are a Worry Entering Phillies Series

By KEVIN ARMSTRONG
NYT Sports
The starting rotation was expected to be a strength of the Mets’ 2019 roster, but so far the offense has carried the team.
Published date: April 15, 2019 at 10:19PM
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Mets Go Up Big in First, Then Sweat a Little in Win Over Marlins

By Kevin Armstrong
NYT Sports
The Mets barely hung on after going up by 5-0 in the top of the first inning. One of the brighter spots was the way Dominic Smith filled in for Pete Alonso.
Published date: April 3, 2019 at 07:17AM
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Pete Alonso Delivers a First in the Ninth as the Mets Escape the Marlins

By Kevin Armstrong
NYT Sports
Alonso, the rookie first baseman, hit his first career home run in the top of the ninth inning. To celebrate, his teammates doused him with condiments in the clubhouse.
Published date: April 2, 2019 at 06:51AM
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Dominic Smith, the Mets’ Sleeper at First Base

By KEVIN ARMSTRONG
NYT Sports
Smith’s potential has been clear since he was drafted in 2013, but sleep apnea has hindered his progression. Now, he’s finally taking his treatment seriously.
Published date: March 18, 2019 at 09:00AM
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