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Mets Literally Run Out of Fireworks After Six-Homer Explosion Against Braves – Because Of Course They Do

Well, well, well. Look who decided to show up to the party fashionably late with a dozen roses and an apology text. The New York Mets – you know, those lovable underdogs who’ve been breaking hearts since 1962 – finally remembered how to play baseball on Tuesday night, and boy did they make up for lost time.

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Paul Blackburn Returning to Mets

Updated Post – Aug. 13 at 07:20 Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports Paul Blackburn is rejoining the Mets in a bullpen role. Blackburn was originally scheduled to make one more rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, but the Mets had to use the bullpen for 5+ innings in Tuesday’s 13-5 win over the Braves.

Tylor Megill News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13

Mets’ Tylor Megill takes big step toward potential injury return

The New York Mets received encouraging news Tuesday night as right-handed pitcher Tylor Megill took a significant step toward returning from a right elbow sprain.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 13

MLB roundup: Pete Alonso sets Mets' career homer mark in win

Pete Alonso clubbed two of the Mets' six homers Tuesday night, breaking the franchise record for career long balls in the process, as New York routed the visiting Atlanta Braves 13-5.

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The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The Wins-Above-Replacement stat -- or WAR -- measures the amount of wins a single player adds compared to a "replacement," level player. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the American League in WAR each season since 1995?

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The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza shares ultimate Pete Alonso goal after thumping Braves

The New York Mets have been in one of the worst slumps in the entire MLB of late, but they took a big step toward getting out of that on Tuesday night with an impressive performance against the Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Citi Field runs out of fireworks after Mets’ incredible offensive showing vs. Braves

The New York Mets delivered one of their most memorable offensive performances in recent memory Tuesday night, combining a historic milestone with a viral stadium moment.

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / August 12

Pete Alonso homers twice, breaks Mets’ career home run record in rout of Braves

Pete Alonso clubbed two of the New York Mets' six homers Tuesday night, enabling him to set the franchise's record for most career homers, during a 13-5 rout of the visiting Atlanta Braves.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / August 12

New York Mets Make Hilarious Admission in Blowout Win vs. Braves

The New York Mets routed the Atlanta Braves 13-5 on Tuesday night at Citi Field, moving to 64-55 on the season. The Mets got two home runs from Pete Alonso in the win, which gave him 254 for his career, the most in team history.

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Fall classics: The best World Series games of all time

At most, each World Series offers seven opportunities to leave a memorable mark in baseball. Great games are filled with special moments, sensational plays, big hits or stellar pitching outings.

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The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12

King of New York: Pete Alonso breaks major Mets all-time record

Pete Alonso continues to build his resume as a Mets legend.

Yankees superstar Aaron Judge lands the No. 1 spot on prestigious list

Jose Ramirez sets franchise record as resurgent Guardians continue turnaround

Brewers have a legit MVP candidate

Brewers' run of dominance makes MLB history with more left to achieve

AL Cy Young Award is Tarik Skubal's to lose after duds from front-runners

Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 12

Mets fans' current mood summed up in fitting 5-word message

While New York Mets fans try to have their hopes high heading into every MLB season, the fact that their hopes have been dashed season after season for decades now is a clear reason why this fan base can be quite pessimistic at times.

Frankie Montas News / New York Mets on SI / August 12

New York Mets make major Frankie Montas announcement

Changes are coming in Queens. The New York Mets are moving struggling starter Frankie Montas to the bullpen, as manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Tuesday.

Mark Vientos News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Mets Make Mark Vientos Decision After Seventh Straight Loss

The New York Mets have fallen from contending for first place in the NL East to clinging to the final Wild Card spot in the National League after their losing streak was extended to seven games following a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Steve Cohen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Mets’ Steve Cohen breaks silence on New York’s disastrous run

The downward spiral continues for the New York Mets after they suffered yet another series sweep over the weekend. Hoping to end their slump against a tough opponent, Juan Soto and company instead got demolished by the Milwaukee Brewers in a series in Milwaukee that ended in a 7-6 meltdown of a loss last Sunday.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 12

Mets are trending — but in the wrong direction

With seven straight losses and now sitting six games back in the NL East, the Mets have turned from playoff upstarts into a team in full-blown crisis.

Mets' slide continues with arguably their worst loss of the season

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 11

New York Mets Officially Promote 3 Top 100 Prospects to Triple-A Syracuse

UPDATE, 3:15 p.m. ET: The moves are now official, and the prospect rankings have been updated, per MLB Pipeline. Benge is now ranked No. 20, with Williams coming in at No.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 11

New York Mets Reportedly to Promote 3 Top 100 Prospects to Triple-A Syracuse

Three of the New York Mets' four Top 100 prospects, as ranked by MLB Pipeline, will be wearing a new uniform this upcoming week. Infielder/outfielder Jett Wiliams, right-hander Jonah Tong and outfielder Carson Benge all will be moving from the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, MLB Pipeline reported Sunday.