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The Mets made a major statement this week, sweeping the Phillies and making franchise history in the process. With a 4-3 walk-off win in extra innings on Wednesday, New York capped off a 7-0 homestand and improved to 18-7 on the season, the best record in baseball. They also became the first Mets team to […]

The New York Mets and manager Carlos Mendoza have one of the best rosters in MLB. Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Juan Soto form one of the formidable trios the league has to offer. Unfortunately for Soto, he is off to one of the slowest starts of his career. Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez […]

It appears that New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto is turning a corner. The MLB offseason’s biggest pickup got off to a slow start with his new team but is now 5 for his last 10 over the last three games with two walks and five RBIs. That includes a 2-for-3 performance on Sunday, and […]

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga spun another gem on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals in a 3-0 win. He, along with Clay Holmes and Tyler Megill, have formed the best rotation in baseball so far this season. The pitching staff is playing great despite injuries to the regular New York starters. After a […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe’s impressive spring has continued into a good start in his second season in the majors. However, manager Aaron Boone didn’t shy away from talking about Volpe’s struggles against Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays. Volpe and the rest of the Yankees are putting on a show so far […]

Juan Soto hasn’t exactly lit up the stat sheet through his first few weeks in Queens, but on Friday night at Citi Field, he reminded everyone why the Mets gave him a record-setting $765 million contract. Trailing by one run in the fifth inning and mired in a 2-for-24 slump, Soto stepped to the plate […]

Francisco Lindor shares his love for Puerto Rico every year. On Wednesday night, the New York Mets shortstop announced that he will be the team captain for Puerto Rico manager Yadier Molina in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Lindor and Molina played for Puerto Rico in the WBC back in 2023, leading their country to […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets this offseason. They traded for him, knowing free agency was pending, but took the risk anyway. It paid off, with Soto’s career season and a trip to the World Series, but it hurt when it ended. Soto got off to a slow start […]

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto has his eye on a player for the Chicago White Sox, who deeply impressed him. Soto says that White Sox trade candidate Luis Robert Jr. is one of the most talented players he has seen. Soto worked out with Robert during the winter, along with a hitting coach. In […]

The New York Mets handed Juan Soto a record-breaking contract in the offseason, but he’s yet to live up to expectations as the team’s marquee signing. The slugger is hitting just .250 with two homers through the first few weeks of the season. When discussing his struggles with The New York Post, Soto said he […]

The New York Mets turned their attention to signing free agent right fielder Juan Soto this offseason. The Mets landed Soto on a long term deal and re-signed first baseman Pete Alonso. But the team allowed starting pitcher Luis Severino to leave in free agency as he agreed to a three-year, $67 million deal with […]

As the New York Mets take on the Athletics on Friday night, it will be another chance for fans to witness star Juan Soto in action as he is in the midst of his first season with his new team. After Soto went from the New York Yankees to the Mets, he’s bringing his elite […]

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is tipping his cap to one of his teammates. Soto is sending a warning to Major League Baseball about Pete Alonso, his new running mate. "Whenever they don't want to pitch to me I know I have a guy behind me that can make it worse for them so […]

The New York Mets earned a 10-5 win against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Pete Alonso led the Mets with two hits and four RBI to go along with a run scored. One of his two hits came with the bases loaded, as the Miami Marlins had just walked Juan Soto to face him. Did […]

Juan Soto’s free agency was one of the primary storylines throughout the MLB offseason. Would he re-sign with the New York Yankees and try to help Aaron Judge lead the Bronx Bombers to the Fall Classic once again? Could the Los Angeles Dodgers swoop in and sign him? Or would Soto end up heading to […]

After an offseason of questions regarding his future with the team, Pete Alonso made his choice and made it officially, returning to the New York Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal. So far this season, that deal has looked like a bargain, with the 30-year-old slugger hitting .292 with seven hits, three home runs, […]

The New York Mets made their home debut on Friday at Citi Field in Flushing and it resulted in a 5-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. It was also Pete Alonso’s first game in front of the Mets faithful since reuniting with the ball club in the winter on a new deal after hitting […]

As the New York Mets were buzzing with Juan Soto debuting for the first regular season game in Citi Field, he made an immediate impact as every fan knew he would. While the new Mets star’s ranking within MLB has been debated, there’s no doubt fans were excited to see him at home for the […]

Optimism often pervades Citi Field during the home opener, only for it to dissipate into the atmosphere by the second half of the season. That was certainly not the case in a thrilling 2024 MLB campaign, and logic dictates that the enthusiasm should persist throughout 2025. The arrival of Juan Soto has given fans a […]

The one thing that can bring MLB players together is looking at ESPN rankings of their fellow confidants around the league. Well, ESPN recently released their rankings, and there were many questions about certain players being placed where they are. One of those players was New York Mets’ Juan Soto, who was ranked No. 8 […]

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso highlighted a positive trait this year’s team already has after the extra-innings win over the Marlins. The four-time All-Star came in the clutch with a three-run home run in the top of the eighth inning to tie this game at 4-4. The Mets would eventually score two runs […]

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is making his return from injury in the 2025 season, and he turned in a solid outing against the New York Mets on Tuesday, going five innings and giving up two earned runs. Alcantara is likely to be one of the top trade targets come the deadline at the […]

Juan Soto has adjusted well to his new home with the New York Mets, the cross-town rival of the squad he suited up for last season. New York Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. showed his admiration for Soto by mimicking his signature batter’s box move, known as the “Soto Shuffle.” “In other Jazz Chisholm Jr. […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 season with plenty of hype after signing Juan Soto to a $765 million contract in free agency. While Soto himself is off to a strong start, the Mets came out of the gates with a whimper by losing two out of three to the Houston Astros. New York […]

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. […]

The New York Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes this offseason, signing the star right fielder to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract in free agency. The long-term deal has changed Soto’s thought process about winning a championship after shorter stints with the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees. “I have 15 years […]

One famed radio host doesn’t seem to be a huge fan of New York Mets slugger Juan Soto. Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason says Soto isn’t a “needle mover,” per WFAN Radio. Boomer says Juan Soto is not a "needle mover," and the Mets "way overpaid" 😳@WFANmornings pic.twitter.com/q8W6bz6mpG — WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) March 28, […]

Opening Day saw superstar Juan Soto make his New York Mets debut. Unfortunately, that contest ended in a loss. However, the Mets signed Soto to a 15-year contract for a reason. They believe his bat can help them win games and compete for championships. On Friday, the superstar outfielder showed just what he can do […]

Juan Soto’s first game in a New York Mets uniform didn’t end with the heroic moment many fans had envisioned—but the superstar still showed grace in defeat. The Mets fell 3–2 to the Houston Astros on Opening Day, and the final out came with Soto at the plate, representing the go-ahead run. With runners on […]

The New York Mets came so close to being the team to stop the Los Angeles Dodgers in their tracks during the 2024 MLB playoffs, but in the end, they fell short in the NLCS in six games. But the Mets organization was only encouraged by this level of play from their team, incentivizing the […]

The New York Mets signed superstar Juan Soto in MLB free agency this winter. It was a historic contract for Soto and the Mets, and it brought about a ton of excitement for this ballclub. On Thursday, Soto made his debut with his new team against Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros. Unfortunately, Opening Day […]

The New York Mets signed Juan Soto to be a game-changer for their team, and that’s exactly what he did on Opening Day against the Houston Astros. It only took Soto two pitches for him to club his first hit for the Mets, and they’re hoping that it becomes a normal thing for him as […]

The New York Yankees have a new No. 22 on the roster. With Juan Soto signing with the New York Mets in free agency, potential breakout star Ben Rice has reportedly decided to change his jersey number to 22, Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media reports. “Ben Rice will wear #22 this season. That’s the […]

Juan Soto isn’t one to lack confidence but will give credit where it is due. For instance, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has Soto’s approval and then some. Although Freeman dealt with an ankle injury during spring training, it didn’t limit his effectiveness. That’s only a fraction of why he is great, in […]

In December of last year, the New York Mets agreed to sign Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract, which was by far the largest pact in MLB history. It was owner Steve Cohen’s goal to recruit Soto to the Mets, and during his pitch, he asked the baseball player one thing, according to […]

The New York Mets are currently gearing up for the start of the 2025 MLB season, which is slated to begin on Thursday with a road game vs the Houston Astros. The major story of the offseason for the Mets–and the MLB as a whole for that matter–was the team’s signing of superstar Juan Soto […]

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto wants to set the record straight about his free agency. After spending 2024 across town with the New York Yankees, Soto could have returned to the Bronx, signing a lucrative deal that would have lasted the rest of his career. When he settled on the Mets instead for a […]

The New York Mets are currently gearing up for a highly anticipated 2025 MLB season in which they are on the short list of teams expected to compete for a World Series championship. The big story of the offseason for the Mets was the signing of superstar Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is speaking out about how the team signed Juan Soto. Cohen says a meeting with Soto at Cohen’s California house got the deal done. Cohen brought Soto to his house for an in-depth pitch meeting. The Mets owner said it was about making a connection with Soto, to show him […]