Name: Carlos Mendoza after Mets walk-off win: 'Not gonna lie, we needed that one'
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Description: For Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, Pete Alonso's game-winning home run on Sunday to put the brakes on an eight-game losing streak brought a sense of relief as much as anything. "Not gonna lie, we needed that one." Mendoza praised rookie Nolan McLean for his six shutout innings an Ryne Stanek who escaped a jam in the top of the 10th inning, setting the stage for Alonso's heroics.

Mets

Pete Alonso hit a walk-off home run against the Texas Rangers to snap the Mets' eight-game losing streak. He and starter Nolan Mclean spoke about the huge win as New York looks to make the 2025 playoffs.

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A jubilant Pete Alonso talks about waiting for his pitch before his walk-off home run to snap the Mets' eight-game losing streak, how the team will keep on fighting, and his appreciation of the unwavering support from the fans.

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For Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, Pete Alonso's game-winning home run on Sunday to put the brakes on an eight-game losing streak brought a sense of relief as much as anything. "Not gonna lie, we needed that one." Mendoza praised rookie Nolan McLean for his six shutout innings and Ryne Stanek who escaped a jam in the top of the 10th inning, setting the stage for Alonso's heroics.

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Pete Alonso launched his fifth career walk-off home run as the Mets snapped their eight-game losing streak with a dramatic 5-2 extra-inning win over Texas. Rookie starter Nolan McLean was outstanding once again, tossing six scoreless innings and striking out seven.

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As the Mets implosion continues, so has the ability of their players to explain what ails them. Edwin Diaz, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor all had a different way of saying the same thing. "We're not putting it together... I don't know what else to do now... We're just not getting it done."

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was pretty blunt after the 3-2 loss to Texas leaves them on the outside looking in for a National League wild card berth. "Fundamentally, we're not playing good baseball... we're not finishing the job." Mendoza pointed to Francisco Alvarez's catchers interference call and Francisco Lindor's inability to snag a catchable line drive, which led to the tying and winning runs for Texas.

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Brandon Sproat pitched six strong innings and Juan Soto belted his 40th HR of the season but the Mets bullpen coughed up the lead late, in losing their eighth straight game 3-2 to Texas.

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Memories abound for generations of fans who were treated to a special Mets Alumni Classic game, featuring franchise legends Jose Reyes, Mike Piazza and Carlos Beltran.

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Prior to the first annual Mets Alumni Classic game, Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Delgado, Benny Agbayani, Curtis Granderson and Ike Davis reflect on their playing days with the Mets and the uniqueness of playing in New York.

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Yankees

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone shares SS Anthony Volpe has been playing through a partial tear in his labrum and doesn't believe that has been a major factor impacting his performance this season.

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New York Yankees Carlos Rodon and Austin Wells react to the team's lopsided loss to the Tigers. Plus, manager Aaron Boone discusses bringing Luke Weaver into the game in the ninth.

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On Baseball Night in NY, the panel discusses whether Aaron Judge needs to win a World Series to become an all-time Yankee great after he passed Yogi Berra on organization's all-time home run list.

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On Baseball Night in NY, Dani Wexelman shares her passion about Anthony Volpe and how he despite the rest the next few days he is the Yankees shortstop of the future.

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Aaron Judge, Fernando Cruz and Aaron Boone all spoke following the Yankees' 12-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Judge said they have to rebound and try to win the series. Cruz talked about his rough outing, yielding five earned runs without recording an out. Boone also broke down what went wrong against Detroit.

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On SportsNite, Chelsea Sherrod, John Jastremski and Ty Butler talk state of the Mets and Yankees plus who they're more confident in at this time.

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On Baseball Night in NY, John Jastremski talks the return of Aaron Judge to Yankees lineup as a RF and the absence of an ineffective Anthony Volpe at SS as New York begins a crucial series against Toronto.

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Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger reacted to the Yankees 5-1 win over the Nationals. Stanton went 2-for-3 with a home run and 5 RBI, while Bellinger was also 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored as the Yankees won their third straight game.

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The prevailing theme in the Yankees brutal 12-1 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday was a "failure to execute." Starter Will Warren lasted just four innings, giving up seven hits and five runs. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton were the only Yankees to register extra-base hits against Boston ace Garrett Crochet. Judge acknowledged, "that's a good team over there but we have to play better." 

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Jets

Jets WR Garrett Wilson talks about how the Jets offense couldn't find any rhythm, despite having a good week of practice and a solid game plan.

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Jets linebackers Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood and tight end Jeremy Ruckert joined Jeane Coakley to discuss their Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. 

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SNY's Bart Scott, Willie Colon, Connor Rogers, and Steve Gelbs react to the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills, which also saw quarterback Justin Fields leave the game with a concussion.

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Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and quarterback Tyrod Taylor spoke about the mistakes the team made in their 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Gardner said 30 points was too insurmountable to allow Buffalo to score, while Taylor blamed the "lack of execution" in the team's loss.  

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Following the Jets' 30-10 loss to the Bills, Aaron Glenn talks about how he did not have his team ready to play, how he has been here before and knows how to go back to work to fix the team's problems.

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New York Jets RB Breece Hall says the offense left 'at least 10 points' off the board against the Steelers and shares how he plans to attack the Bills defensive front on Sunday.

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn shares some injury updates, provides more information about who the team will have as their punt returner, and is coming ready to win in Week 2 against the Bills.

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On Jets Game Plan, Bart Scott tells Jeane Coakley that Sauce Gardner and the Jets secondary will need to play an important role in slowing down Josh Allen and the Bills' high-powered offense.

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On Jets Game Plan, Bart Scott joins Jeane Coakley to offer his take on the Jets cutting Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble in their week one loss.

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Giants

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the Giants' overtime loss to the Cowboys in Dallas. Hughes breaks down the defeat that brings them to 0-2 on the season.

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Giants' Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Dexter Lawrence reacted to the team's 40-37 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys. 

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Brian Daboll discusses the hard-fought loss, too many penalties and his thoughts on the sideline altercation with offensive tackle James Hudson.

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Giants quarterback Russell Wilson was encouraged by his team's effort and the improvements they made as they fell 40-37 in overtime to the Dallas Cowboys. Wilson said the team "needed one more play" but ultimately fell short of the victory.

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Giants first-round pick quarterback Jaxson Dart shares his thoughts on being elevated to the team's number two signal caller, ahead of veteran Jameis Winston. Dart offered that his job is to always "be ready when my number is called." He expressed confidence in his ability to go out and succeed, "anytime I'm on the field."

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New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and defensive coordinator Steve Bowen share how the team is preparing for their Week 2 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. 

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Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers and quarterback Russell Wilson both try to put Week 1 behind them and share their ideas for improving Big Blue’s offense heading towards their next clash with the Cowboys.

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Giants head coach Brian Daboll delivers updates to the media on the health status of Andrew Thomas, Malik Nabers, and more, plus shares his thoughts on preparing his quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart to face the defense of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2.

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Giants' wide receiver Darius Slayton, and cornerback Paulson Adebo both spoke with the media on Monday to recap the Giants' disappointing showing in Week 1, and look ahead to the rival Cowboys in Week 2.

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Knicks

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider answers your fan questions about the Knicks final roster spots, including the possibility of adding either Ben Simmons or Landry Shamet. Begley also dissects Karl-Anthony Towns' appearance on Carmelo Anthony's 7PM in Brooklyn podcast and interviews current Knicks guard Tyler Kolek about how he is preparing for next season.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Spotrac and The NBA Front Office Show's Keith Smith to discuss the state of the Knicks, including whether or not the still-unsettled situation between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks could possibly play in New York’s favor.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Spotrac and The NBA Front Office Show's Keith Smith to discuss the Knicks' cap space they could spend before the start of the NBA season and if they have enough room to extend Mitchell Robinson.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Spotrac and The NBA Front Office Show's Keith Smith to discuss the Knicks options with their remaining cap space and how Mikal Bridges' four-year, $150M extension impacts their future.

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the news that Knicks guard Mikal Bridges has signed a four-year, $150 million contract extension to stay in New York.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY’s NBA Insider discusses the staff under new Knicks head coach Mike Brown, and the possibility of adding a name like Terry Stotts into the mix.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider catches up with Knicks point guard Deuce McBride to talk about his new children's book and asks him his thoughts on his new head coach Mike Brown.

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