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Mets Superstar Juan Soto Explains Why Carson Benge Should be NL Rookie of Year The New York Mets showed trust in former Oklahoma State star Carson Benge from opening day this season. His new teammates followed.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Mets executive David Stearns on Pete Alonso's exit: `In this job, I don't get mulligans'

David Stearns doesn’t get a do-over

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Andrés Chaparro's 2-homer game lifts Nationals over Mets 6-4 in season finale

Andrés Chaparro homered twice and the Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 6-4 in the season finale for both teams

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Nationals and Mets meet, winner claims 3-game series

Both the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Another three-hit effort Benge went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Nationals.

Impact The rookie outfielder is ending his first big-league season on a tear, recording multiple hits in six of the last 12 games while batting .375 (18-for-48) with three doubles, three homers, seven RBI and 10 runs. Benge has posted a .280/.344/.429 slash line through 590 plate appearances, and along the way became the first Mets rookie in history with a 20-20 season. The 23-year-old has cemented his place as one of the foundation pieces for the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mets beat Nationals 7-1 behind 2 homers from Mauricio and 3-run drive by Ewing

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Carson Benge makes never-before-seen Mets franchise history for a rookie | Sporting News This is a one-of-a-kind rookie season for Benge in New York.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Carson Benge First Mets Rookie to Reach MLB Benchmark for Speed, Power Former Oklahoma State baseball star Carson Benge keeps racking up accomplishment in his rookie season for the New York Mets.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Enters record books with 20-20 season Benge went 2-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run during the Mets' 7-6 loss to the Nationals on Friday.

Impact Benge and Bo Bichette both hit solo home runs in the fifth inning to cut the Mets' deficit to one run. Benge is now up to 20 home runs and 20 steals on the season, becoming the 18th rookie in major-league history -- and the first in Mets' franchise history -- to reach that milestone, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Over his last 13 games, Benge has gone 17-for-52 (.327) with four home runs, nine RBI and nine runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

High-spending Mets assured of first last-place finish since 2003 with 7-6 loss to Nationals

The high-spending New York Mets were assured their first last-place finish since 2003, losing to the Washington Nationals 7-6 as Josiah Gray earned his first major league save in h...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Rangers finish home slate with 3-1 win over Mets to keep Texas tied for AL West lead

Josh Jung and Corey Seager homered, Kumar Rocker pitched five solid innings and Texas closed out its home schedule with a 3-1 win over the New York Mets that kept the Rangers tied...

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Rangers take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Mets

The Texas Rangers aim to end a three-game skid when they play the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Mets hire interim manager Andy Green for the full-time job, giving him a 3-year contract

The New York Mets have hired interim manager Andy Green for the full-time job, giving him a three-year contract

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Mets visit the Rangers to start 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the New York Mets to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Mets face the Phillies leading series 2-1

The New York Mets lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Sets franchise rookie record Saturday Benge went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact The 23-year-old outfielder put his name in the franchise record book with the performance, as Benge now has 156 hits on the year -- topping the 155 knocks recorded by Pete Alonso in 2019 for the most ever in a season by a Mets rookie. Benge has cooled off a bit in September, and over 17 games this month he's batting .269 (18-for-67) with three of his 19 homers, and three of his 22 steals.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Benge breaks Mets rookie hits record held by Alonso in New York's 10-3 win over Phillies

Carson Benge had three hits to break Pete Alonso’s Mets season rookie record, homering along with Francisco Alvarez as New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaini...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Benge passes Alonso to become Mets' new rookie hit king NEW YORK -- In the span of two innings, Carson Benge tied and broke a franchise record on Saturday with his 155th and 156th hits, passing Pe...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Juan Soto's homer leads Mets to 6-3 win that keeps Phillies from taking over top NL wild-card spot

Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the New York Mets kept the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Why Nolan McLean has Rookie of the Year edge over Carson Benge for Mets | Sporting News The Mets rookies have impressed in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pete Alonso Reaches 300-Home Run Milestone Against His Old Team

Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team.

SEPTEMBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

Pete Alonso Reaches 300-Home Run Milestone Against His Old Team

Carson Benge and Spencer Jones Are Stars in the Making in New York The Mets’ Benge and the Yankees’ Jones both made impressive midseason adjustment to turn around their debut seasons.

SEPTEMBER 15 • SI.COM

Yankees and Mets play, winner claims 3-game series

Both the New York Yankees and the New York Mets are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Snaps homer drought Saturday Benge went 2-for-5 with a home run and an additional RBI against the Yankees in a 12-2 victory Saturday.

Impact The Mets hit three homers off Gerrit Cole, capped by Benge's solo shot in the third inning. The long ball was the rookie outfielder's first in his past 18 games, a stretch during which he batted just .246 with a 27.0 percent strikeout rate. Benge has experienced typical ups-and-downs in his first MLB campaign, but he's held onto a starting job and has put together solid numbers, including a .273/.337/.414 slash line, 17 home runs, 19 doubles, three triples, 76 runs, 57 RBI and 22 stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees host the Mets, try to continue home win streak

The New York Yankees, on a six-game home winning streak, host the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

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