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It’s no secret that Juan Soto has struggled to adjust to playing for the New York Mets. The four-time All-Star is off to a tepid start with his new team. And while Hall of Famer David Ortiz isn’t concerned about Soto ultimately producing for the Mets, he does have a warning about expectations surrounding the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got a day off on Wednesday due to the weather. They will wrap up their second series against the Atlanta Braves in a double header on Thursday. After an injury scare to Bryce Harper, the Phillies needed a day off. Even though they have a lead in the National League East, their […]

As the New York Mets ride a four-game winning streak and stay within striking distance of the NL East lead, the front office is still working behind the scenes to build roster depth. On Tuesday, New York made an under-the-radar move by signing infielder David Villar to a minor league deal—a transaction that could prove […]

Carlos Mendoza didn’t hold back after the New York Mets captured another thrilling win at Citi Field. The manager lauded Francisco Lindor for delivering in the clutch, lifting a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth to cap off a dramatic walk-off win over the Chicago White Sox. The game had been a tense […]

The New York Mets continue to roll, as they earned their third win in a row on Monday, defeating the Chicago White Sox in a series opener at Citi Field, 2-1. Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes did not earn a pitching win, but he allowed just an earned run on four hits to go along […]

Despite falling behind the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East race, the New York Mets are still finding ways to stay in contention for their first division title since 2015—and Francisco Lindor is leading the charge. On Monday, the star shortstop delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning to […]

The drought is finally over for New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso. The 30-year-old Alonso entered Sunday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field in Queens having not hit a home run in 16 consecutive games. He ended that homer-less streak right in the very first inning of the Dodgers […]

Kodai Senga had no desire to sugarcoat his experience against Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. When asked if he enjoys facing his fellow Japanese countryman, the Mets ace simply laughed and replied through an interpreter: “It’s not fun.” That sentiment became crystal clear on Sunday night at Citi Field. Senga’s second pitch of the game was […]

New York Mets star Juan Soto has been going through it in May, so his performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday had to feel good. Soto hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with the bases loaded in the fourth inning to spark a 5-2 Mets victory. It was the $765 million superstar’s first extra-base […]

The New York Mets have been in the headlines plenty as of late, but not all of out has been for what they are doing on the field. Mets star Juan Soto has been at the center of rumors and scrutiny about everything surrounding his decision to move from the Yankees to the other New […]

Juan Soto has seemingly become public enemy No. 1 for the New York Yankees’ fan base after signing with the New York Mets in the offseason. The Yankees traded for Soto back in December 2023, knowing they would have to re-sign him within a year or risk losing the talented outfielder for nothing. So the […]

Juan Soto has had a difficult transition period since deciding to sign a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets over the offseason. Although he’s experienced similar changes, having played for four different teams over his eight-year career, Soto is off to a rough start since switching boroughs. However, on Saturday, the four-time […]

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson reached an incredible feat against Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. The Mets picked up a clutch 5-2 win over the defending champs to even the series heading into Sunday. New York entered 2025 with monumental expectations, but has hit somewhat of a rut recently. The schedule has […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers walked away with a hard-fought 7-5 win over the New York Mets in 13 innings on Friday night, but the story of the game remains the continued struggles of reliever Tanner Scott, who blew his fourth save of the season — and his second in less than a week. Scott, who […]

Frustration was mounting during a four-game losing streak but the Los Angeles Dodgers managed to turn things around. The team won back-to-back games against the Arizona Diamondbacks before beginning a three-game series against the Mets in New York. However, an unforced error by third baseman Max Muncy could prove costly as the Mets were able […]

The New York Mets found themselves in a unique spot for their first of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Set for a battle royal against one of the best teams in baseball, the Mets and Dodgers had to hit the locker rooms as the area dealt with storms, leaving the exact start time […]

New York Mets superstar Juan Soto is in the middle of a rough stretch. After Carlos Mendoza had a conversation with Soto about his effort after their series against the New York Yankees, the Mets manager bumped him down in the order. Instead of hitting second behind Francisco Lindor, Soto is in the third spot. […]

For the second offseason in a row, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns made low-key moves to address the starting pitching rotation rather than pursue a high-profile free agent or trade option. The strategy appeared even riskier this year, though, as both Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas suffered injuries in spring training. […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and the team moved on from veteran reliever Sean Reid-Foley. The Mets released the 29-year-old on Friday, ending a five-year stint with New York. He joined the team back in 2021 as part of a trade that sent Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mets extended Reid-Foley […]

It’s no secret that Juan Soto has been struggling as of late, as he’s recording a .182 batting average and .387 OBP with just four hits and zero home runs in his last seven games. With the New York Mets star cold at the plate and receiving scrutiny from fans, teammate Francisco Lindor shared a […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations after a blockbuster winter and a promising start in April. But as the calendar turns toward summer, frustration is mounting in Queens. The team has slipped below .500, and fans are growing impatient with several high-profile names who, for various reasons, have not lived […]

The New York Mets made headlines last winter when they signed Juan Soto. The 26-year-old superstar didn’t leave New York, but he changed teams to the tune of a 15-year, $765 million contract from the Mets. Unfortunately for him, a contract that large comes with big expectations. So far, Soto’s numbers do not match up […]

The New York Mets ended their three-game losing streak with a much-needed 5–1 win over the Boston Red Sox on May 21st, avoiding being swept at Fenway Park. With the NL East standings tightening and the Philadelphia Phillies pushing ahead with a sixth straight win, the victory helped the Mets keep pace in one of […]

The New York Mets are having a fantastic season, and FanDuel has them as one of the favorites to win the World Series. But there is a logjam at third base and designated hitter, and one player could be on the way out. Mark Vientos is the one player the Mets must trade before the […]

The New York Mets have ben making headlines in the last few days, but not for much of what they’ve been doing on the field (though that hasn’t been great either). Instead, everyone is focused on Juan Soto and what he thinks of being a Met as they psychoanalyze his every move. Soto caught a […]

The New York Mets are in crisis mode offensively, and Carlos Mendoza isn’t sugarcoating the situation. Following the team’s 0-2 shutout loss to the Boston Red Sox, Mendoza addressed the club’s deteriorating offensive output, bluntly describing a team stuck in a brutal hitting slump. As the Metropolitans offensive struggles continue, Mendoza’s postgame comments—shared via SNY […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen gave a reassuring message amid the franchise’s three-game losing streak. The Mets entered 2025 with World Series-sized expectations and have looked the part of a contender for most of this season. Unfortunately, this group is in a little slump, having lost a game to the New York Yankees, followed […]

The New York Mets lost to the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday. After a brutal Subway Series, it was another tough game for the Amazins’ biggest stars. Much of the postgame conversation was about new Mets star Juan Soto and his lack of hustle on a single. Manager Carlos Mendoza said he would speak […]

The Boston Red Sox and New York Mets are locked in an interleague battle at Fenway Park this week. After Boston took game one, the Sox and Amazins were locked at zero in the top of the third inning. That’s when Red Sox starter Walker Buehler and manager Alex Cora were ejected by the home […]

Concerns have been festering around Juan Soto as New York Mets fans question the effort the star slugger is giving on the field. It’s drawn plenty of takes from talking heads, as numerous individuals believe something is off with Soto. Former MLB player Pedro Martinez entered the chat but chose to defend Soto instead. Martinez, […]

The New York Mets just lost a series to the Yankees and have lost four of their last five games. After the Subway Series, rumors started swirling about Juan Soto. One came from legendary baseball writer Bob Kalpisch, who said people in the organization are worried about his excitement to be in Queens. Mets beat […]

The playoff series between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics ended after New York pulled off a 119-81 Game 6 win on Friday. After the franchise punched its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals, the players received a much-deserved break. During that time, Karl-Anthony Towns was spotted at a New York Yankees-New York Mets […]

The New York Yankees took two out of three from their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets, over the weekend, and the baseball world was watching in record numbers. The series finale on Sunday averaged 2.54 million viewers and peaked at 3.02 million, according to a release from ESPN. That made it the most-watched Sunday […]

The Subway Series is over but the heat is still on New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto. The day after Soto failed to hustle out of the box against his former team, the New York Yankees, he seemed to do it again in a 3-1 Mets loss to the Boston Red Sox. This time, it […]

The New York Mets committed enough money to Juan Soto to probably fund a space program, so his effort every game will always be subject to scrutiny as though he’s a literal star being examined by the James Webb Telescope. Such was the case on Monday night during a game between the Mets and the […]

New York Mets’ prized free agent acquisition Juan Soto made his return to Yankee Stadium for a three-game series in the Bronx. Soto faced off against his former team for the first time since spurning the Yankees to sign with their crosstown rivals this offseason. And things didn’t go so great. Soto went 1-10 with […]

No, Juan Soto is not traveling to New York Mets road games on a private jet. As rumors swirl that the Mets’ $765 million offseason acquisition travels separately from the team, ESPN’s Jeff Passan shut it all down with one post via X. “To clear up what others have asserted: Juan Soto does not fly […]

Juan Soto went 1-10 over the weekend as his New York Mets lost two out of three games to their cross-town rivals and Soto’s former team, the New York Yankees. But the two losses and a few rough games from Soto may be the least of the Mets’ concerns. Bob Klapisch of NJ.com reported on […]

The New York Mets and the New York Yankees went at it in the first edition of the Subway Series over the weekend, but the 2025 edition of the classic rivalry has a little bit of extra heat to it. Of course, former Yankees star Juan Soto left the pinstripes this offseason to sign a […]