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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCS
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Max Scherzer was everything the Mets hoped he would be, until he wasn't - Amazin' Avenue
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Always Winter, Never Christmas - by Jeffrey Bellone
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Mets Morning News: Mets split doubleheader with Marlins - Amazin' Avenue
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Mets vs. Yankees recap: Despite coming back from early deficit, ugly eighth inning dooms Mets in loss to Yankees - Amazin' Avenue
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Jacob deGrom injury: Mets ace joins 14 other notable stars who are expected to miss Opening Day
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