Year: 2020

Members of the New York Mets baseball team celebrate their victory in game six of the World Series at Shea Stadium, Flushing, New York, October 25, 1986. They went on to defeat the Boston Red Sox in the series four games to three. Visible players include Mets catcher Gary Carter (at left with arm raised), and teammates Wally Backman (who hugs Carter), coach Bud Harrelson (#23), and Rick Aguilera; Red Sox catcher Rich Gedman (at right, in red uniform) walks way dejectedly. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)

Mets Simulation: Let’s play every year in franchise history with OOTP

Tim Boyle
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Mets will need a lot more from Rick Porcello than originally believed

Mets Box Score Flashback: It only took two hits to beat the Dodgers

Mets and the rest of MLB discuss opening the season in Arizona

16 Oct 2000: General Manager Bobby Valentine of the New York Mets congratulates Mike Hampton #32 after the National League Divisional Series Game 5 against the St. Louis Cardinals at Shea Stadium in New York, New York. The Mets defeated the Cardinals 7-0.Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport

Mets: Three trades with the Astros that led to a World Series appearance

Tim Boyle
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 06: Starting pitcher Bartolo Colon #40 of the New York Mets throws to a Washington Nationals batter in the first inning during Opening Day at Nationals Park on April 6, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Mets History: The one where Bartolo Colon starts on Opening Day 2015

Elizabeth Muratore
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FLUSHING, NY - 1983: Tom Seaver of the New York Mets delivers a pitch during a game in 1983 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, Quenns, New York. (Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Mets History: The one where Tom Seaver returns for Opening Day 1983

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during their Opening Day Game at Citi Field on April 5, 2012 in New York City. The Mets won 1-0. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Mets History: Johan Santana’s final Opening Day start in 2012

James Richards
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NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Manager of the New York Mets, Jerry Manuel #53 takes the field during team introductions against the Florida Marlins during their Opening Day Game at Citi Field on April 5, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

New York Mets 2010 Opening Day lineup ten years later retrospective

Tim Boyle
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SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 18: Darryl Strawberry of the New York Mets takes batting practice before a game against the San Francisco Giants on August 18, 1988 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)

When the Mets set an Opening Day home run record in 1988

Tim Boyle
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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 10: Rick Porcello #22 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch during the spring training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 10, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Mets Superstition: Rick Porcello is next line to win a World Series MVP

Tim Boyle
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CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: New York Mets second baseman Roberto Alomar fires the ball to first base from his knees to rob Chicago Cubs infielder Delino DeShields of a base hit in the eighth inning 09 April 2002 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Mets 2-0. AFP PHOTO/Tannen MAURY (Photo credit should read TANNEN MAURY/AFP via Getty Images)

Mets 2003 Trade Deadline Review: Five trades with little return

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 09: Teammates mob Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets and tear off his shirt as they celebrate winning the game after Conforto hit a walk off rbi single to win the game in the bottom of the ninth inning in an MLB baseball game against the Washington Nationals on August 9, 2019 at Citi Field in the Queens borough of New York City. Mets won 7-6. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Mets Memories: Attending the Michael Conforto walk-off game

Elizabeth Muratore
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NEW YORK - CIRCA 1971: Manager Gil Hodges #14 of the New York Mets argues with and umpire during an Major League Baseball game circa 1971 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. Hodges managed the Mets from 1968-71. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Mets History: The one where we pay tribute to Gil Hodges

Tim Boyle
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PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 02: Steven Matz #32 of the New York Mets in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 2, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Mets pitcher Steven Matz has a big opportunity to improve his future this year

Tim Boyle
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 11: The New Era cap, Nike sunglasses and Wilson glove of Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets during a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros at Fitteam Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 11, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Astros defeated the Mets 6-3. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

New York Mets greatest prospect that never was, Sidd Finch

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: New York Mets pitcher Al Leiter throws in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants in New York 13 August, 2000. Leiter struck out 12 while allowing two hits in eight innings during the 2-0 Mets win. AFP PHOTO/DOUG KANTER (Photo credit should read DOUG KANTER/AFP via Getty Images)

Mets starting pitching in 2000 is what got them over the hump

Tim Boyle
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PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 03: Noah Syndergaard #34 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch during the spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park on March 03, 2020 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Mets can get through the 2020 season without Noah Syndergaard

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 28: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) D.J. Carter, son of the late Gary Carter, and Jesse Orosco re-enact the final out of the 1986 World Series during a ceremony honoring the New York Mets championship team prior to a game between the Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on May 28, 2016 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Dodgers defeated the Mets 9-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Mets: The all-time top five closers in franchise history

Elizabeth Muratore
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 29, 1962: A general view of the stadium as workers prepare the Polo Grounds on March 29, 1962 for the Opening Day game for the New York Mets in New York, New York. (Photo by: Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

Mets Players the Kids Should Know: The original slugger, Frank Thomas

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK - JULY 09: A young New York Mets baseball fan enjoys a hot dog during game between the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Mets on July 9, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Dodgers defeated the Mets 11 to 2.(Photo by Rob Tringali/Sportschrome/Getty Images)

New York Mets: The best food spots to hit up at Citi Field

Matthew Cacace
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FLUSHING, NY - 1990: David Cone #44 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch during a game in 1990 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. (Photo by Lonnie Major/Getty Images)

Mets Trade History: The two sides of the David Cone deals

Tim Boyle
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Amed Rosario #1 and Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets celebrate after the Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Mets have finished above .500 every year they beat the Nationals on Opening Day

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Fans hold banners in reference to Jose Reyes #7 of the New York Mets during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on September 28, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mets History Rewritten: Jose Reyes re-signs after winning the 2011 batting title

Tim Boyle
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12 Oct 1999: Rey Ordonez #10 of the New York Mets throws the ball during the National League Championship Series game one against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves defeated the Mets 4-3.

Mets: Rey Ordonez had one of the greatest defensive seasons ever in 1999

Tim Boyle
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