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As the New York Mets look to capture first place in the NL East, the team received a boost on Tuesday afternoon. Before the second game of their series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, Mets beat reporter Mike Puma posted on X (formerly Twitter) that starting outfielder Starling Marte would be activated from the […]

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaching, the New York Mets are focused on improving their bullpen. Team president David Stearns said as much on Monday, per ESPN. “I think providing our group some reinforcements in the bullpen would be great,” he said. “There are generally relievers traded at the deadline. And so I’m sure […]

The New York Mets turned to Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning to close out a wild comeback against the Los Angeles Angels Monday. Fans were fed up with Diaz after a rocky start to the season. But the veteran closer has been brilliant for New York since some early struggles. And he picked up […]

The New York Mets gave fans something to cheer about Monday night as Francisco Alvarez made his highly anticipated return to the big-league lineup. The 23-year-old Mets catcher was called up after a dominant stretch in Triple-A, and the crowd at Citi Field made sure he felt the love. As Alvarez stepped into the batter’s […]

The New York Mets have made a timely MLB roster move, reclaiming right-handed pitcher Rico Garcia off waivers from the New York Yankees after his recent DFA. With mounting injuries in the Mets bullpen, the organization had little choice but to circle back to a familiar face who impressed in a brief stint earlier this […]

The New York Mets have officially recalled 23-year-old catcher Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of their Monday series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. The move comes nearly a month after Alvarez was optioned on June 22 due to underwhelming offensive and defensive performances. Prior […]

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets salvaged a win in their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a 3-2 home victory. Star Pete Alonso was expected to miss this contest, not being listed in the lineup due to a hand injury sustained during Saturday’s home loss to Cincinnati. However, Alonso ended up playing in […]

The New York Mets struggled coming into the All-Star break, and now they are trying to build a little bit of momentum coming out of it. They have failed to do that so far, dropping each of their first two games at home against the Cincinnati Reds since returning to action. Now, the task at […]

The New York Mets celebrated franchise icon David Wright at Citi Field on Saturday prior to their matchup against the Cincinnati Reds. Wright was officially inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame and had his No. 5 jersey retired by the team. During the ceremony, the organization presented Wright with a special gift. The Mets […]

The New York Mets dropped their first game back from the All-Star break. However, that hasn’t stopped the team from having fun. David Wright, a former Mets star, is back for his jersey retirement ceremony. He was joined by his former New York teammates, including Jose Reyes and Daniel Murphy. Wright didn’t miss the chance […]

The New York Mets are preparing to honor one of their all-time greats, as David Wright will have his iconic No. 5 jersey retired later today at Citi Field. Ahead of the highly anticipated ceremony, Wright shared a moment that perfectly captured both his competitive fire and sense of humor—especially when it comes to the […]

David Wright does not live in the Big Apple and therefore does not exude the same steady presence that other New York Mets greats like first baseman-turned-broadcaster Keith Hernandez does. But the bond he shares with this city and fan base transcends time and distance. Whenever the seven-time All-Star and longtime face of the franchise […]

The New York Mets are preparing to honor one of the most beloved figures in franchise history, as David Wright’s No. 5 jersey is set to be retired Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. The ceremony will take place before the team’s second game of their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, and emotions are already […]

The New York Mets are inching closer to full strength behind the plate, and Francisco Alvarez may be returning sooner than expected. The 23-year-old catcher has been rehabbing in Triple-A after being optioned in late June to refine his swing and recover fully from an early-season injury. On Saturday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza delivered a […]

Today is David Wright Day for the New York Mets, as the franchise legend is set to have his jersey retired and officially inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame. On Friday, ahead of the ceremony, Wright sat down with The New York Post’s Steve Serby for a wide-ranging interview—one that quickly made waves thanks […]

After the All-Star Game, the New York Mets opened the second half of the season with a key bullpen reinforcement by officially activating veteran left-hander Brooks Raley from the 60-day injured list ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Raley, who hadn’t pitched in the majors since April 2024, wrapped up a flawless […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong made his All-Star Game debut on Tuesday night in Atlanta. The Chicago Cubs outfielder is squarely in the MVP race in the National League. His ascension to stardom has taken Major League Baseball and the sports world by storm. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shared his disappointment when he found out the star […]

The New York Mets are in a good spot as they come out of the All-Star break. The Mets are 55-42 and just a half-game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first in the National League East. New York is also holding onto the second Wild Card spot in the NL. With the 2025 MLB trade […]

The New York Mets found themselves in an unexpected spotlight at the 2025 ESPY Awards Wednesday night, thanks to comedian Shane Gillis and a controversial joke involving Juan Soto, President Donald Trump, and NBA commissioner Adam Silver. What was intended as edgy humor quickly turned into one of the most talked-about moments of the night. […]

The MLB fans were in for a treat during the All-Star Game, where they had to go into a home run derby style after the game was tied 6-6 at the end of regulation. In the end, the National League won, and it came off All-Star MVP Kyle Schwarber hitting homers on all three of […]

New York Mets star Pete Alonso has the power to blow open any game with one swing, and he did just that in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta. With the National League leading 2-0 in the sixth inning thanks to a two-run double from Ketel Marte all the way back in […]

Major League Baseball is notorious for some instances of batter charging the mound. After close pitches or controversial calls, umpires have had to come in and hand out ejections. However, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso pitched an interesting idea at the All-Star Game. He thinks MLB should implement rules like the NHL does […]

Experienced arms can make a key difference when attempting to make a postseason run, and free agent reliever David Robertson is attempting to convince a team that he can help their bullpen down the stretch. Will Sammon of the Athletic recently reported that Robertson, a former All-Star, has drawn interest from two clubs that are […]

The New York Mets’ selection of University of Michigan infielder Mitch Voit with the 38th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft not only propelled him into the professional ranks but also completed an unprecedented achievement in collegiate sports history. With this pick, Michigan became the first school ever to produce a first-round selection in […]

The New York Mets are headed to the All-Star Break at 55-42, a half-game behind the Philadelphia Phillies. Their massive offseason led to monumental expectations, which they have met so far. They ended the first half with the first appearance for one of their top pitchers. The Mets activated Sean Manaea from the injured list […]

Carlos Mendoza and the New York Mets had a tough offensive night in their 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. New York trailed 2-0 throughout eight innings of the game. They managed to even up the score in the final frame, but Kansas City pulled off a walkoff win with a game-winning […]

Even in a frustrating 3-1 loss to the New York Mets on Saturday, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. gave fans at Kauffman Stadium a reminder of why he’s considered one of the best young talents in baseball. In the top of the third inning, Witt ranged to his right, snagged a grounder off […]

Francisco Lindor’s three-run blast helped propel the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals in their series opener on Friday. Juan Soto added a ninth-inning homer as New York won for the sixth time in the last nine games. On Saturday, Soto was at it again, sending a Jonathan Bowlan slider into the fountains […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor joined some historic company with his stolen base against the Kansas City Royals. The NL East powerhouse is currently in a super-competitive race for the divisional crown against the Philadelphia Phillies. Every game is critical as the season gets closer and closer to the All-Star break. Pete Alonso and […]

Mr. Met is going to have to keep it on the baseball field after the beloved New York Mets mascot has a fall on stage. The Mets’ iconic mascot showed up as a surprise guest at the Lumineers concert on Friday (July 11) in Flushing, NY, where his appearance has now gone viral online due […]

With the New York Mets leading by just one run in the top of the ninth inning, 4-3, Francisco Lindor stepped to the plate with two runners on and nobody outs. In an inning where it seemed like the Mets did not want to waste much more time, Lindor took Royals reliever Taylor Clarke deep […]

The New York Mets enter their final series before the All-Star break on a mission. If they sweep the Kansas City Royals, they could finish atop the National League East. However, pressure is on Mets general manager David Stearns to make upgrades. He has young players like Luisangel Acuna to move, and their target list […]

The New York Mets have one more series before the All-Star break. Unfortunately, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will have to navigate it without his top two designated hitters. After Starling Marte hit the injured list with a knee bruise, New York called on Jesse Winker. He lasted all of two games before joining Marte, leaving […]

Although the New York Mets added another All-Star due to injury, outfielder Brandon Nimmo didn’t hold back. He delivered a sharp critique of the MLB All-Star Game selection process, calling it “broken” and unfair to players who genuinely earn the honor through performance. Before the Mets’ game in Baltimore, Brandon Nimmo took direct aim at […]

The New York Mets dropped the first game of their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Still, there was a silver lining: another Mets player is heading to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Mets left-hander David Peterson will step in for Robbie Ray, who is unavailable due to a scheduled start on Sunday. David Peterson earns […]

The New York Mets lost the first game of their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles 3-1. Despite seven shutout innings from Drew Peterson, New York could not hold on to their lead and win the game. After squeaking out an extra-innings win on Tuesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has some offensive issues to work on, […]

As there is speculation around potential trades that the New York Mets could do before the deadline, one name that has been mentioned as being a fit is Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen. While there will be an immense amount of rumors around the Mets before the trade deadline, Jeff Passan of ESPN sees Gallen […]

Fresh off a thrilling 7–6 win over the Orioles, the New York Mets are recalling infielder Luisangel Acuña from Triple-A Syracuse. The 23-year-old gets another shot to contribute at the big-league level. The move, set for the Mets’ Thursday doubleheader against the Orioles, aims to inject speed and energy into the lineup. Acuña has found […]

The New York Mets have made it clear: center field is a glaring need if they hope to keep pace in the National League East. After losing Jose Siri to a season-ending injury and enduring inconsistent production from Tyrone Taylor, the Mets have been scouring the market for a dynamic outfielder who can anchor the […]