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Rosenthal: For Mets, it will only get harder in offseason with
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Javier Baez Rumors: Red Sox Among 'Many' Teams Interested in Mets
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Javier Báez makes strong first impression at Citi Field, belts
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Báez returns, Mets snap Dodgers' 9-game win streak, 7-2
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Mets playoff odds: Season depends on fixing offense, culture
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Would the Cubs be in playoff hunt had they re-signed Báez?
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Dodgers recap: Mets get to David Price early, snap 9-game win
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NY Mets close rough road trip with victory over Los Angeles Dodgers
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MLB round-up: Los Angeles Dodgers beat city rivals the Angels 7-0
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MLB roundup: Padres bounce back to beat Dodgers 7-4 in Mexico
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MLB roundup: Albert Pujols hits RBI single in Dodgers' debut
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Dodgers' 9-game winning streak ends with loss to Mets – Orange
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Javier Baez's two home runs slam the door on the Dodgers – Orange
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