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New York Mets' Jeff McNeil (hamstring) day-to-day after MRI results point to 'good news' - ESPN
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Why the Batting Title Still Matters - Searle Baseball
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Sources - Padres, Juan Soto reach $23M deal, avoid arbitration - ESPN
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Expecting New Dad Peterson Sharp for Mets; McNeil Hurt - Bloomberg
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How Jeff McNeil could respond to new shift positioning rules
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How Yankees, Mets can fix problems exposed in Subway Series
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Jeff McNeil benefits the NY Mets by not hitting home runs
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The Metropolitan: Best imaginary friend since Snuffleupagus
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Jeff McNeil strikes out swinging, catcher Keibert Ruiz to first baseman Dominic Smith., 05/13/2023
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Mets' Jeff McNeil rips first homer off lefty in nearly three years
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Jeff McNeil's sliding catch, 09/21/2022
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NY Mets reaction to Jeff McNeil's home run nothing to celebrate
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Second basemen have been the face of an evolving game. Will MLB's infield shift limits transform the position again?