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About Ben Palillo

Ben Palillo is a graduate of Penn State University and recieved a degree in broadcast journalism. Ben writes primarily about the New York Mets, Rangers, Manchester City and NYCFC.

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Jul 15, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; National League first baseman Pete Alonso of the New York Mets (20) reacts during the 2024 Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-17
New York Mets star slugger Pete Alonso made his return to the home run derby for the fifth time on…
Feb 27, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA;  New York Mets second baseman Rylan Bannon (58) rounds third base and scores a run in the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-16
The New York Mets may be amidst the all-star break. However, president of baseball operations David Stearns is still actively…
May 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi (47) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-15
The New York Mets have turned their campaign around, and after seeming destined to miss the postseason for the second…
Jul 14, 2024; Ft. Worth, TX, USA; Carson Benge is drafted by the New York Mets with the 19th pick during the first round of the MLB Draft at Cowtown Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-15
After going 75-87 in 2023, the New York Mets were selected ninth overall in the 2024 MLB draft, but due…
Jul 12, 2024; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias (11) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-15
After sweeping the Washington Nationals, the New York Mets welcomed the Colorado Rockies into town for the final three-game series…
Mar 15, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Brandon Sproat (28) warms-up in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals in the Spring Breakout game at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-15
While the regular season gets set to be put on hold for the All-Star break, many of the Midsummer Classic’s…
Nick Anderson, Mets
2024-07-15
The New York Mets are set to enter the All-Star break in the final wild-card spot and three games over…
Sergio Gomez, Manchester City
2024-07-13
Coming off a fourth consecutive Premier League title, Manchester City has yet to make a big splash in the summer…
Mar 19, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (5) awaits a face-off against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-12
Despite all the rumors, the New York Rangers have been relatively quiet this offseason but have made some moves to…
Jul 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  New York Mets base runner J.D. Martinez (28) scores by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) befote being greeted by Francisco Lindor (12) and Brandon Nimmo (9) during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-12
Following a four-game split with the Pirates in Pittsburgh, the New York Mets returned back to Citi Field for a…