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New York\u2014specifically Etihad Park, which is being constructed right next to Citi Field\u2014will be hosting group stage soccer games<\/a> during the 2028 Olympics.<\/p>\n Rest easy: Keith Hernandez has signed a new deal<\/a> with SNY to return to the booth for yet another Mets season.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n However, Keith will be cutting back<\/a> on his workload this season, going from 110 games last season to just 91 this season.<\/p>\n Christian Scott, who should be returning from Tommy John surgery soon, has been throwing<\/a> in Port St. Lucie.<\/p>\n The three players being inducted to the Hall of Fame have had their cap selections announced, and the speculation can be put to rest\u2014Carlos Beltr\u00e1n will be going into the Hall of Fame in a Mets cap<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nolan McLean will be working on refining<\/a> some of his pitches going into 2026.<\/p>\n Around the National League East<\/p>\n There was very little doubt but it has been confirmed<\/a> that Andruw Jones will be going into the Hall of Fame as an Atlanta Brave.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Around Major League Baseball<\/p>\n Jeimer Candelario agreed to a minor league contract<\/a> with the Angels. Regardless of whether or not he makes it to the major leagues, he will still be getting paid<\/a> a tidy sum by the Reds.<\/p>\n ESPN put out some season predictions<\/a> for some of the top prospects in baseball going into 2026.<\/p>\n Pitcher Eduardo Salazar has signed<\/a> a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.<\/p>\n The result of Tarik Skubal\u2019s arbitration case will likely have an affect<\/a> on what the Tigers do next, says Ken Rosenthal.<\/p>\n First baseman Carlos Santana has agreed<\/a> to a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.<\/p>\n Chaim Bloom is rebuilding the future<\/a> of the Cardinals to his vision, especially with the Brendan Donovan trade.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Both Rob Manfred and Ron DeSantis have approved of the Tampa Bay Rays\u2019 plan for a new stadium<\/a> and mixed-use development.<\/p>\n Things are awkward between the Pirates and Andrew McCutchen, but they might find each other<\/a> once again in the end.<\/p>\n Yesterday at Amazin\u2019 Avenue<\/p>\n Brian Salvatore took a look<\/a> at a potential Mets bullpen (side-)arm in Joe Jacques.<\/p>\n Steve Sypa has nearly concluded<\/a> his list of the top 25 Mets prospects going into 2026, with outfielder Carson Benge taking second place.<\/p>\n This Date in Mets History<\/p>\n Shea Stadium was given its name<\/a> 66 years ago today.<\/p>\n