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Jennifer Lopez could give the Mets a much-needed makeover. As the race to buy the team goes into overdrive, entertainment insiders say bidders J.Lo and Alex Rodriguez would add a missing ingredient to Citi Field the others can’t offer — glamour. A source said Lopez would do for the Mets what Jay-Z did for the …
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Jacob deGrom’s back stiffness doesn’t appear serious, but still to be resolved is whether the Mets ace will make his scheduled Opening Day start. A day after deGrom departed an intrasquad scrimmage because of lower-back discomfort, an MRI exam Wednesday showed nothing of concern, according to an industry source. DeGrom had pitched only one inning …
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A mystery bidder for the Mets has been revealed, but it’s not a new group, it’s merely huge new players. According to multiple sources, billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and private equity giant Silver Lake Partners are joining with the group led by Josh Harris and David Blitzer in their pursuit of the Amazins. Considering …
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When Luis Rojas revealed Wednesday that Jacob deGrom and his ailing back were heading toward an MRI, yes, standard translation applied for magnetic resonance imaging. But in baseball 2020, it also stood for major revelation imminent. The initial read was catastrophe dodged. The imaging test did not reveal abnormalities that concern the Mets, who consider …
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To think, when the day began with good Mets news at Citi Field, it felt natural. Like a marathoner knocking off a crisp, 12-mile run in preparation for the next race. Alas, we should know by now that with this baseball team, even a 60-game sprint will be a marathon. When Jacob deGrom didn’t emerge …
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Jacob deGrom left Tuesday’s intrasquad game after just one inning with back tightness, the team announced. DeGrom is slated to start the opener on July 24 against Atlanta at Citi Field and had looked sharp both in March in Port St. Lucie and in spring training 2.0 in Queens. He was expected to build up …
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The race to buy the Mets is down to three … or four … or maybe just one. The Post confirmed reports that at least three groups are moving on to a second round of bidding on the Mets, and that rumors persist of a mysterious fourth bidder actively engaged in the process. What is …
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Proceed at your own risk, Mets fans. Jarred Kelenic, the one-time Mets prospect dealt away in the Robinson Cano/Edwin Diaz trade, may be in the big leagues faster than you think. Kelenic, the Mets’ first-round pick (sixth overall) in the 2018 draft, blasted a pair of home runs in a Mariners intrasquad game on Monday, …
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The resumption of spring training 2.0 on Tuesday will bring an increased focus on roster construction for Mets officials. With only 10 workout days remaining until Opening Day, following Monday’s mid-camp break at Citi Field, the biggest personnel question might be whether the team can count on Robinson Cano and Brad Brach as part of …
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Steve Cohen may have more money, but Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez clearly have more star power, and they’re adding to that base of recognizable names. A series of current and former pro athletes have joined the star couple’s bid to buy the Mets, according to ESPN. The list includes Super Bowl champion tight end …
Jennifer Lopez could give the Mets a much-needed makeover. As the race to buy the team goes into overdrive, entertainment insiders say bidders J.Lo and Alex Rodriguez would add a missing ingredient to Citi Field the others can’t offer — glamour. A source said Lopez would do for the Mets what Jay-Z did for the …
