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ESPN released its top 100 players in MLB  list, and players have been reacting to the rankings, with some pointed critiques in multiple areas. One of those is in regard to New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, who was ranked No. 17, one spot behind Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz. New York Yankees […]

Francisco Lindor welcomed his third child on Sunday but wasted no time getting back to work. Though MLB grants players up to three days of paternity leave, the shortstop rejoined the team immediately, watching from the bench as they rolled to a 10-4 win over the Marlins at loanDepot Park. His wife, Katia, gave birth […]

Francisco Lindor is coming off a remarkable season in which he led the New York Mets on an unexpected playoff run that ended in the NLCS. Now paired with superstar right fielder Juan Soto, the Mets are expected to be legitimate World Series contenders in 2025. But so far Lindor has struggled at the plate. […]

If all goes as according to plan, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will regularly turn in one of the most imposing lineup cards in the league this season. Though, the top of the order might be considerably lighter for a bit, due to some joyous news. MVP runner-up Francisco Lindor and his wife are […]

It is hard to believe that Francisco Lindor is about to enter his 11th MLB season. It does not feel that long ago that he was a rising star shortstop with the then-Cleveland Indians, doing his part to redefine the position by swinging a big bat that perfectly complemented his dependable glove. Despite Lindor’s bountiful […]

The New York Mets have their sights set on a huge season after signing major free-agent prize Juan Soto in the offseason. New York made it to the National League Championship Series last year, but the team fell to the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets, Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, San […]

Shortstop continues to be one of the most competitive positions in MLB, as young stars like Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz inject a new and powerful dose of enthusiasm into their respective fan bases. Veterans Corey Seager, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are still doing their part to elevate the […]

The New York Mets pulled off the biggest move of the offseason when they secured the services of Juan Soto, signing him to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract in free agency that could be worth as much as $805 million. Soto’s contributions in 2024 were worth 8.1 WAR, and it helps that the Mets […]

In the biggest move of the offseason, Juan Soto decided to jump ship and join the New York Mets in free agency, signing a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract that could be worth as much as $805 million. Soto is leaving the New York Yankees despite a wildly successful 2024 campaign in which they made […]

Last year, Shohei Ohtani blew the world of baseball away when he signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a contract nearly double as big as the next largest contract in MLB history, and a lot of fans thought it wouldn’t be surpassed for years. That didn’t end up […]

Is New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor underappreciated? Writer Will Leitch recently addressed the topic during an appearance on MLB Network. “He was terrific (in 2024),” Leitch said of Lindor. “It’s funny, though… Lindor is someone who is still, until this year, was kind of underappreciated. Let’s not forget, he has not made an […]

The Juan Soto sweepstakes has begun. There is no shortage of teams interested in winning the services of the 26-year-old outfielder, and among those being heavily linked to Soto are the New York Mets, whose pursuit of the Dominican superstar is said to be getting a lift from another superstar in the form of Francisco […]

The New York Mets had a magical 2024 season. After starting 0-5 and sitting 11 games under .500 in June, they made a miracle run to the playoffs. Francisco Lindor was the reason, as he put together an MVP-caliber season to lift the Mets to the playoffs. After they were eliminated in the NLCS, Lindor […]

The New York Mets came within two games of the World Series, falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night. With their wild, unpredictable season now in the rearview mirror, Mets fan John Mayer took to X to post a heartfelt thank you to his […]

Despite owning the top payroll in the MLB, the 2024 New York Mets were not constructed or expected to be a championship contender. What was supposed to be a transitional year in which new leadership started implementing its ideas and influence ended as a landmark season brimming with joy, excitement and amazement. But now it […]

The New York Mets came into Game 5 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday with their backs against the wall. A loss would end the team’s fairytale season and allow the Dodgers to advance to the World Series. A win would keep the team’s title hopes alive and send the Championship Series […]

The playoffs bring out a different side of athletes. Players tend to give a little more in the postseason and are able to block out the noise, and sometimes the pain, to remain on the field for the season’s most important games. The New York Mets are getting that type of grit from Brandon Nimmo. […]

The New York Mets are down 3-1 in the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers. If this year’s team has taught Met fans anything it’s that they should never be counted out. That has been a sentiment throughout franchise history, including the 1973 NL pennant-winning team. Tug McGraw coined the phrase “You Gotta Believe!” during […]

Francisco Lindor presents a considerable obstacle for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their quest for a World Series championship. The New York Mets star has delivered exceptional performances all season long. Dodgers President Andrew Friedman recently expressed a desire to have Lindor join the team in Dodger blue. “Just thinking about how different the world […]

They had help, but the New York Mets made a mess of hosting Game 3 of the National League Championship Series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani’s three-run shot was all the visitors needed in an 8-0 MLB Postseason win over the Big Apple’s Wild Card upstarts. Lindor did not hold back when discussing […]

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor is an MVP candidate. He will not win the award since Shohei Ohtani enjoyed a historic season, but Lindor still had a quality campaign. Lindor is one of the best defensive shortstops in baseball as well, yet he surprisingly did not finish as a National League Gold Glove finalist. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are tied at a game apiece in the NLCS. Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor have led their teams here with MVP-caliber seasons, but only one can win. Betting lines suggest the Dodgers’ star will get it because of his 50-homer, 50-steal campaign. When asked about Lindor, he […]

Mark Vientos took it personally when the Los Angeles Dodgers walked Francisco Lindor to face him in the New York Mets’ NLCS Game 2 victory on Monday. As for Lindor, he’s not surprised that Vientos made the Dodgers pay. Already down 1-0, the Dodgers elected to walk Lindor and load the bases in the top […]

If the New York Mets have runners on second and third with Francisco Lindor coming to the plate, it makes sense to walk him. The shortstop had an MVP-caliber season and was the heartbeat of a team that seems to have some magical aura around it. But if you’d rather pitch to Mets postseason hero […]

The Dodgers came into Game 2 of the NLCS on an insane pitching streak. Using a variety of starting and bullpen arms, the Dodgers had held opponents scoreless for the last 33 innings, which was tied for a postseason record, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Unfortunately for them, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was […]

In a pivotal moment during Game 1 of the NLCS, New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez accomplished what no other catcher had managed in nearly three months: he caught Shohei Ohtani attempting to steal second base. This play not only halted Ohtani’s impressive streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen bases but also marked a significant […]

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS to move onto the NLCS. Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to propel his team to victory. It’s the second clutch home run the shortstop has hit since the end of the regular season. Outfielder Harrison Bader […]

The New York Mets’ remarkable season will continue after the team eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS Wednesday night. All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning that proved to be the difference as the Mets took Game 4 by a score of 4-1 and wrapped up the best-of-five Division […]

The New York Mets rollercoaster ride continues a week after sneaking into the National League Wild Card bracket on the final day of the regular season. They escaped a pressure-cooker best-of-three sprint against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was sobbing after winning the National League Divisional Series. Likewise, All-Star Francisco Lindor could not […]

The New York Mets had to scrap and claw through Game 4 to close out their division rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, in the NLDS. After Alec Bohm squeaked a run across for the Phillies early in the game with a little dribbler in the infield, the Mets struggled to take advantage of many opportunities to […]

The New York Mets are one win away from taking out their rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, in the NLDS, and shortstop Francisco Lindor is having the time of his life. Moments after the Mets’ 7-2 win in Game 3, Lindor caught up with FOX’s Tom Verducci and lauded his team’s approach. “Nobody’s trying to be […]

Once the MLB Postseason begins, every team has a shot. Hall of Famer David Ortiz knows that as well as anybody, winning his first ring on the legendary 2004 Boston Red Sox team that broke the Curse of the Bambino. But if there’s one team that Big Papi is going to single out this year […]

Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have clinched their spot in the playoffs in an insane win over the Atlanta Braves. As Lindor prepares to finish out his impressive regular season, the Mets shortstop kept it real on New York’s journey to the postseason. Lindor hit a game-winning two-run home run in the top […]

The New York Mets are in a battle with the Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks for two of the final three playoff spots in the National League playoff structure. The Mets are in Milwaukee for a series against the Brewers and they will need to go to Atlanta for a doubleheader on Monday if the […]

The New York Mets got some unfortunate news on Wednesday when the final two games of their crucial series against the Atlanta Braves were postponed to a doubleheader on Monday. However, if the Mets had played, they would have gotten their best player back in the lineup after a lengthy injury spell. Before Wednesday’s rainout […]

Fans of the New York Mets got a bit of good news to ease the pain after a 5-1 road loss to the Atlanta Braves. Mets’ star Francisco Lindor looks to be ready for a contributing role to finish out the regular season’s last handful of games. Lindor came out to pinch hit in the […]

The New York Mets are striving for the 2024 MLB Playoffs. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor remains skeptical of his back injury. The good news of his injury, Lindor received a bone scan yesterday that confirmed no structural damage. He says he could even pinch-hit as soon as today. The bad news. That’s no guarantee, as […]

As the New York Mets intensify their push for a playoff spot, all-star shortstop Francisco Lindor has opened up about the painful reality of his back injury. With the regular season drawing to a close and the Mets clinging to a narrow lead for the final NL Wild Card position, Lindor’s health has become a […]

The New York Mets are fighting to reach the playoffs for the second time in the last eight years as the regular season winds down. With eight games remaining, the Mets are hoping to hang onto a Wild Card berth. The team has a two-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the final NL Wild […]