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The New York Mets (59-44) are already making moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, adding two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon. They address their lack of left-handed pitching and better equip themselves for a potentially arduous National League gauntlet this postseason. However, is it possible […]

The New York Mets are in a battle with the Philadelphia Phillies for National League East supremacy. Entering play Friday, the Mets hold a 0.5 game lead over their division rivals. But whoever wins the division, both teams are likely to make the postseason. That makes the Gregory Soto trade highly prudent for the boys […]

Riding a wave of momentum amid a four-game winning streak, the New York Mets (59-44) are looking to stay on the attack by bolstering their bullpen. They completed a trade with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon, acquiring two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Pitching reigns supreme in […]

All-Star closer Edwin Diaz has embraced being the focal point of the New York Mets’ bullpen, and he might be open to helping another team during his offseason. Diaz recently told Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post that he would be open to playing for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and few names inspire more intrigue than San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. The Padres are taking calls on Cease, with the Yankees, Cubs, Red Sox, and Mets among the clubs known to have checked in. The possibility of the Mets prying Cease away may feel like […]

The MLB trade deadline is on July 31, and rumors are running rampant around the league. It sounds like the New York Mets are one of the key teams to keep an eye on, as there is speculation that the club is eyeing Harrison Bader or Cedric Mullins as potential targets. It’s said the Mets […]

Former New York Mets third baseman David Wright just had his No. 5 jersey retired by the franchise, and one legendary skipper believes there could be an even greater honor coming down the road. During an appearance on Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz, former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre recently said that he thinks […]

The 2015 National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets had a little bit of everything, including one controversial moment that cemented an already fierce rivalry. Former Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley recently spoke about his slide involving Ruben Tejada on Pardon My Take. “I’ve always gone in hard, and […]

It’s been a (mostly) positive season thus far for the New York Mets, who currently sit 15 games above the .500 mark at 59-44 after a recent home sweep of the Los Angeles Angels. The Mets got off to a blazing start to the year, stumbled mightily earlier this summer, but now seemed to have […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is just over a week away. Over the last two weeks, a new player has taken over as the top talent available. Contenders across the league are interested in Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. According to the latest reports, the New York Mets general manager David Stearns has […]

While attending a recent New York Mets game against the Los Angeles Angels, WWE’s Tiffany Stratton was compared to Sabrina Carpenter, the iconic pop singer. Videos from the game have surfaced. While the Mets did their “Carbon Copy Cam,” Stratton was shown next to Carpenter. She appeared surprised by the comparison, despite previously bringing up […]

The New York Mets are entrenched in a contentious NL East race with the Philadelphia Phillies. Juan Soto has turned it on of late, and their pitching injuries are finally ending. But one key member of the club has not been pulling his weight of late. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is hitless in his last […]

The New York Mets are preparing to make a serious run at a World Series title. After the Mets paid Juan Soto a colossal contract this winter, fans thought they among the league’s best. For the most part, New York has delivered. At this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians, […]

St. Louis Cardinals’ star Ryan Helsley has had his name in trade rumors for the last two seasons. The Cardinals entered 2025 intending to be a contender, but are also building a roster for the long term. This team could make multiple moves that see improvement while also trading away veteran players. The Athletic’s newest […]

On Tuesday, the New York Mets made a great deal of transaction moves ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Angels at Citi Field. The biggest move of them all involves the return of Starling Marte to the lineup. The Mets are getting back a veteran hitter who always shows up in big moments. […]

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 […]