Three keys for Mets as real work begins on season with high expectations

Here’s a look at some of the keys to the early part of the Mets season.
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Mets drop series to Astros as bats — besides Juan Soto — go silent again in loss
Juan Soto showed up for the Mets’ opening series of the season, but he didn’t receive much help.
Sat, Mar 29
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Edwin Diaz is a long way from Port St. Lucie — and that’s a good sign for the Mets
Man, that’s a relief.
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Mets’ Paul Blackburn to resume throwing after knee injection
Paul Blackburn isn’t anticipating much of a stay on the Mets’ injured list, if any, beyond the minimum 15 days for a pitcher.
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Tylor Megill’s sharp start, Juan Soto’s homer propel Mets past Astros for first win of season
Tylor Megill ended last year on a roll, and Friday night resumed from that spot to begin his new season.
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Juan Soto crushes no-doubt blast for his first Mets home run
Juan Soto is on the home run ledger this season.
Fri, Mar 28
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Brett Baty starts his Mets second base journey with same lingering questions
Brett Baty had a good idea what message he was about to receive when he got summoned to the manager’s office on the final day of spring training.
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One Juan Soto trait impressed the scout who signed him long before his bat did
When Johnny DiPuglia signed Juan Soto a decade ago, it wasn’t Soto’s hit tool that impressed DiPuglia at first.
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How to watch Mets vs. Astros for free in Apple TV Friday Night Baseball
Apple TV+'s Friday Night Baseball begins with Mets vs. Astros.