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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 […]

Months after the New York Mets hauled in three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer on a blockbuster multiyear deal, the front office has now once again bolstered the starting rotation with a key move. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets have traded for Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt. The New York Mets […]

The New York Mets may soon end up facing a notable dilemma over the future of outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who is currently set to enter his final year of arbitration in the upcoming 2022 season. For the versatile Mets outfielder, he would like to stay on with the team. On Saturday, Nimmo noted that he […]

From the outside looking in, having a two-headed monster at the forefront of a starting rotation may seem to be a dream come true. But sometimes pride gets in the way and leads to bad chemistry and falling-outs between teammates. However, Mets new star Max Scherzer has no problem deferring to Jacob DeGrom for the […]

MLB free agency is set to re-open at 6:00 p.m. EST on Thursday after the MLBPA and MLB reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Now that baseball is officially back, free agents are able to sign with new teams ahead of Opening Day, which is scheduled for April 7. Despite having already […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen hasn’t been far from the MLB spotlight since purchasing the team. First, Cohen and the Mets made a splash by trading for former Cleveland Guardians shortstop Francisco Lindor. Then, before the lockout cut the offseason short, Cohen’s Mets went on an all-out spending spree, doling out an absurd amount […]

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer understands that his job is all about the fans, even when he isn’t playing. The MLB Players Association rejected the MLB’s final offer. Minutes after the news broke, SNY TV tweeted a clip of Scherzer signing baseballs and other merchandise for fans. Max Scherzer signs autographs for fans following […]

The MLB is in the midst of a dire crisis. Rumors of a potential lockout circulated even before the end of the 2021 MLB playoffs, but were dismissed by most. However, with the MLBPA and the owners being unable to meet in the middle, talks regarding a new CBA have stalled. Guys like New York […]

The New York Mets’ big free agency splashes show that they want to get back on top of the National League East. One way they’re looking to do that is poaching one of the best players from their division rival, the World Series-winning Atlanta Braves. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on The Michael Kay Show that […]

The New York Mets’ first season under billionaire owner Steve Cohen didn’t go quite as planned, as the team struggled to the tune of a 77-85 record, complete with a second-half collapse in typical Mets’ fashion. However, the team quickly reloaded in the offseason before the lockout, bringing in such big fish as Max Scherzer […]

The MLB lockout has no end in sight at the moment, as Spring Training games have been canceled, with regular season games potentially next to be sacrificed. While there is still time for the MLBPA and the owners to sign a new CBA before the deadline of game cancellations, it’s not looking likely at this […]

The Chicago Cubs were able to bring Marcus Stroman to town before the MLB lockout put a hold on all offseason activity, and it looks as if the former New York Met is grateful to have found a new home. The reasoning may not be why you’d think, however. Stroman went on Twitter on Tuesday […]

The MLB free agency period remains at a halt due to the ongoing lockout, as the owners and the MLBPA still have not yet come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement. But when the lockout comes to an end, the New York Mets could end up jumping out early to once again shore […]

Amid the ongoing trial over the death of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Matt Harvey was granted immunity in order to testify in the case against former Angels employee Eric Kay. Kay is accused of having sold Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose back in 2019. When Harvey took the stand, […]

Jacob deGrom is a professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. Nicknamed “The deGrominator”, he has been in the league for 8 years and was named the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year. He is also a four-time MLB All-Star and was a back-to-back National League strikeout leader in […]

Major League Baseball might be in a lockout right now, but that hasn’t stopped the New York Mets from plotting their next move in Free Agency. The organization already made a serious splash before the lockout, signing the likes of Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, and Mark Canha, among others. But according to Jon Heyman of […]

After a midseason collapse last season, the New York Mets got to work retooling their entire. They made a huge splash in the offseason with their signing of Max Scherzer and Starling Marte. The icing on the cake was hiring former AL Manager of the Year winner Buck Showalter to lead the team to victory. […]

The New York Mets were hoping to secure a key win during the international signing period, but things may have just taken a turn for the worst. After Elian Soto, the younger brother of Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, posted a workout video on Instagram in late December, practically committing his allegiance to the Mets, […]