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The New York Mets are gearing up for Opening Day on Thursday, when, despite the offseason acquisition of Max Scherzer, Taylor Megill will be on the mound. With Max Scherzer nursing a hamstring injury, the marquee signing was expected to make his Mets debut on Friday during their second game of the season. The latest […]

With the smell of hot dogs and brats in the air and stadiums opening their doors for the first time since October, America’s national pastime is officially back! In one of the first games of Opening Day 2022, the New York Mets will travel to our nation’s capital to take on the Washington Nationals. Welcome […]

The Mets initially had Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer lined up to pitch games 1 and 2 of the 2022 MLB season. Scherzer will still pitch the second game, but the Mets announced a surprise Opening Day starter on Wednesday. Tylor Megill, who wasn’t even projected to be in the Mets five man rotation following […]

The New York Mets were hit hard by the injury bug late in Spring Training, losing ace Jacob deGrom to a stress reaction in his right scapula. Reports flared regarding a hamstring injury to superstar offseason acquisition Max Scherzer, further putting the esteemed Mets’ rotation at risk. Fortunately, it seems as if Scherzer’s hamstring issue […]

The New York Mets are preparing for a hopeful World Series run in 2022 after a busy and productive offseason. However, they were handed a serious blow recently with Jacob deGrom suffering yet another injury, this time to his shoulder. Fellow ace Max Scherzer also gave them a scare, missing his final Spring Training start […]

On Monday, New York Mets LF Dominic Smith talked about nearly being traded to the San Diego Padres over the weekend. In an interview, Smith said that while he would like a chance to play regularly, he’s happy in New York. This past weekend, reports surfaced that Smith was included in a trade package that […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor recently shared the honest truth about Jacob deGrom’s recent injury and it’s overall impact on the team, per Mike Puma. “Even if [deGrom] was on the team, how many games has Jacob lost because we didn’t do our job? Teams can still beat us 1-0. It sucks to watch […]

The New York Yankees and New York Mets spend most of their time together squaring off for bragging rights within the city. But before any pitches were thrown in this season’s Subway Series, the two foes agreed on a trade together to tweak their bullpens. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the […]

The New York Mets were expecting to open the season with their newly established one-two punch on the mound in Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. That won’t be the case, however, as deGrom is dealing with a stress reaction to his right scapula, which will force him to miss his Opening Day start. Speaking on […]

The news of Jacob deGrom’s injury has the majority of Mets fans spiraling. It all started out with “shoulder soreness” which turned into a trip to the injured list without a clear timetable for the superstar ace. To make matters even worse, Max Scherzer is reportedly dealing with a minor injury as well. Despite all […]

The New York Mets could be starting off the season extremely shorthanded. News broke Friday that Jacob DeGrom could miss up to four weeks with a stress reaction on his scapula. Now, Max Scherzer is on the Mets’ injured list. The pitcher suffered a minor hamstring injury ahead of the MLB regular season, and it’s […]

The New York Mets and San Diego Padres are working on trades to address their needs ahead of the season. While the Mets seek help on the mound following Jacob deGrom’s shoulder injury, the Padres are looking to bolster their outfield. The two playoff hopefuls have been in discussion about a trade that is seeing […]

The New York Mets’ busy offseason of moves may not be done. After Jacob deGrom was diagnosed with a stress reaction that will sideline him for weeks, they have to find someone who can take a spot in their rotation. An answer may await them on the opposite side of the country. According to Ken […]

The New York Mets had a very busy offseason by adding a number of big pieces, most notably Max Scherzer. Their 1-2 punch of Scherzer and Jacob deGrom received a massive blow on Friday though as it was announced the latter is out indefinitely with a shoulder problem. Now, it appears Scherzer has also suffered […]

The New York Mets received some devastating news when it was announced that ace right-hander Jacob deGrom had suffered a stress reaction in his scapula and would be sidelined indefinitely. The Mets, who spent big this offseason to compile a contending roster, will now have to move forward without their best pitcher. Fortunately, the Mets […]

As the New York Mets continued with their exhibition games, they made a decision that foreshadowed something bad. Jacob deGrom was scratched from his most recent Spring Training game due to shoulder tightness. Now, the team’s worst fears regarding their ace pitcher’s injury are now a reality. The Mets announced that deGrom has suffered a […]

The championship aspirations of the New York Mets rely heavily on Jacob deGrom. The superstar pitcher has to be close to full health in order for the team to truly compete. The one-two punch with him and Max Scherzer highlights the reasons that this upcoming season could truly be a special one in Queens. When […]

The New York Mets are projected to win over 90 games and seem poised to make their first postseason appearance since 2016. They have most of their stars returning from last season and made a number of significant additions over the offseason.  But winning is the standard in New York and they need to get […]

The New York Mets will honor the 10th anniversary of their first and only no-hitter in franchise history this season. The plan is to celebrate the occasion during a pregame ceremony prior to their May 31st scheduled game. They will honor the battery mates that teamed up for the no-hitter in pitcher Johan Santana and […]

The New York Mets were far from a potent offense in the 2021 season. They ranked in the bottom half in multiple hitting stats in the National League, which included ranking at 12th in both home runs (176) and OPS (.705). Heading into the upcoming 2022 season, Francisco Lindor sees plenty of potential with what […]

Starling Marte is beginning his time with New York Mets while dealing with an injury. For a team that has had awful luck with injuries in recent memory, it stings to have one of their marquee offseason additions hampered by injury. Marte is dealing with an oblique issue that delayed his ability to practice hitting […]

New York will officially relax their vaccine mandate this week. This means that athletes as well as entertainers will be allowed to perform in the state regardless of vaccination status, per Shams Charania. The update comes at a critical time for the Nets, Yankees, and Mets. Brooklyn will have Kyrie Irving eligible for games during […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has yet to make a Grapefruit League start in 2022 spring training. When he does toe the rubber for the first time this spring, he’ll be hoping to replicate something similar to what Max Scherzer produced in his spring debut for the New York Mets. After Scherzer threw five […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were already a heavy favorite to win the 2022 World Series and after signing 2020 NL MVP Freddie Freeman to a multi-year deal, they became even better. While it’s not a huge addition, the Dodgers have now brought in veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar, who played for the New York Mets last […]

New York Mets new starting pitching pitcher Max Scherzer did something that is quite rare in baseball on Monday. Scherzer threw five innings and 72 pitches in his Spring Training debut. Typically, pitchers throw no more than 2-3 innings and 50 or less pitches in their first outing of the spring. But as pitcher Alex […]

Starling Marte signing with the New York Mets filled a huge need for them. They entered the offseason in desperate need of a center fielder and landed one of the best available ones in the 32-year-old former All-Star. Unfortunately, due to an oblique issue, Marte may not be ready in time for the regular season. […]

After a roller-coaster debut season with the New York Mets last year, shortstop Francisco Lindor has his sights set on proving that MLB has not yet seen the best out of his prowess on the baseball field. As he noted earlier in the week at Mets spring training, Lindor is aiming to showcase that he […]

The New York Mets are going for it all. They spent big in free agency, namely on Max Scherzer and Starling Marte, and swung a trade for Oakland A’s standout Chris Bassitt. It’s clear that they are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs. The offseason moves from the Mets brought in players […]

The New York Mets have made some incredible moves throughout the offseason that have led to them earning full-fledged contender status in the MLB. Are the new-look Mets now the best team in baseball? Let’s take a look at four bold predictions to find out. 4 Bold Mets Predictions For The 2022 MLB Season 4. […]

While MLB is officially back and Spring Training is underway, the New York Mets and New York Yankees were issued a harsh reality check on Tuesday. According to Stefan Bondy, a City Hall spokesperson informed him that the Yankees and Mets will be treated in the same regard as the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving […]

The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday in a blockbuster deal. The Mariners have been in the market all offseason long to add extra offense and this deal certainly accomplished that goal. However, the team had previously been linked to former MVP Kris Bryant. […]

Last Sunday seemed like a normal day for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. But it turned out to be anything but. While on his way to spring training, his truck was hit by a speeding vehicle, causing it to flip three times. Alonso’s wife was driving behind in a separate car and closely […]

New York Mets’ star Pete Alonso is affectionately known around the MLB as the Polar Bear. Tonight, Pete Alonso is in need of several Polar Bear sized hugs. Alonso was involved in a downright terrifying accident Sunday evening as he made his way to the Mets’ Spring Training facility in Port St. Lucie, FL.  The […]

One of the best starting pitchers in baseball,  New York Mets star Jacob deGrom, wants to make one thing absolutely clear: Baseball is the priority. Not one to let contract negotiations distract from his on-field performance, deGrom chose to be very forthcoming with the New York media during his availability at the Mets’ spring training […]

The New York Mets received some terrifying news ahead of MLB Spring Training. Star first baseman Pete Alonso revealed he was reportedly in a dangerous car accident on Sunday, alleging that he was “close to death” after another car “ran a red light” and “T-boned” him, via Stephanie Apstein. Pete Alonso said he was in […]

The New York Mets have reshaped their pitching room drastically this offseason. After making a huge splash for Max Scherzer, they traded for Chris Bassitt to add another strong starter in their rotation. Now, they are adding a piece to their bullpen. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets are signing […]

The Mets made headlines on Saturday when it was announced that the team had acquired RHP Chris Bassitt from the A’s in exchange for prospects. Bassitt joins a pitching staff that is nothing short of elite with Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer leading the charge and Carlos Carrasco and Taijuan Walker in the middle. New […]

When the MLB and the Players’ Union announced that they have reached an agreement, the entire baseball world celebrated. For a long time, negotiations about the league’s CBA held back the 2022 MLB season. It got to the point where games started to be cancelled. Luckily, both sides were able to negotiate a fair deal […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are adding an intriguing arm to their bullpen, as it’s been reported by Robert Murray of FanSided that the team has landed reliever Jeurys Familia. The deal is still not official at the moment, but it should be once the veteran pitcher passes his physical. Free-agent reliever Jeurys Familia in agreement with […]