The Mets took the Yankees with the help of the long ball.

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TAMPA — Mets fans weren’t the only ones waiting to get their eyes on Carson Benge on Sunday. So was Carlos Mendoza. “I’m excited to watch him play for the first time — other than on video,” the manager said before Benge made his Grapefruit League debut for the Mets in a 6-4 win over the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field.

Mark Vientos is looking to contribute in any way possible for the Mets this season.

The New York Mets’ new pitcher was clinging to a part of his New York Yankees past as he reported to Spring Training.

To make room for Rortvedt on the 40-man roster, the Mets moved right-handed pitcher Dedniel Núñez to the 60-day injury list. Núñez underwent Tommy John surgery last summer, so he won’t be back with the big-league club any time soon.

The New York Mets have signed veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman to a minor league deal, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic.

Gooden, who was reunited with 1986 Mets pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre when he signed with the Yankees, threw his only career no-hitter on May 14 against a Seattle lineup that included Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez.

The first two games of the Yankees’ spring schedule showcased the two hottest pitching prospects in the organization, Elmer Rodríguez and Carlos Lagrange. Today, a post-hype-prospect-turned-post-hype Major Leaguer gets the ball. Luis Gil will need a big ...