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The New York Mets entered the 2025 season with all eyes on their offense. At the end of June, it is their starting rotation that has become the biggest storyline. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza got some good news on Sean Manaea’s rehab, but might have been dealt another tough blow. Griffin Canning was cruising through […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has dealt with injuries to his pitchers all season. Kodai Senga is still on the team’s injured list with a hamstring injury. Frankie Montas made his Mets debut on Tuesday and pitched five shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves. Now, Sean Manaea reached a big milestone in his recovery […]

The New York Mets are in a massive slump right now. They are hoping to end this slump, and the lineup needs third baseman Mark Vientos back in it. Mets’ star Juan Soto had something to say about the struggles. Mark Vientos has been out since June 2. His season did not start as expected. […]

The New York Mets are in a midseason spiral, and manager Carlos Mendoza isn’t sugarcoating the issue. Following a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on Monday night, Mendoza directly addressed what’s holding his club back. In a post shared by SNY TV on X (formerly Twitter), Mendoza addressed a key concern […]

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. returned from a lengthy injury layoff in May. Since rejoining the Braves’ lineup, the former NL MVP has been raking, posting a .396 batting average and 1.202 OPS in 27 games. His younger brother, however, has gone in the other direction, as New York Mets infielder Luisangel Acuña is […]

The New York Mets finally righted the ship with Saturday night’s 11-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. They set a franchise record for home runs with seven, also tying the major league baseball record in the process. Catcher Francisco Alvarez hit the final home run that tied the major league record. However, that wasn’t enough […]

The New York Mets are in desperate need of help in their starting rotation. Kodai Senga’s hamstring injury was a tough blow to the Mets’ pitching staff earlier this month. However, New York’s manager will get veteran starter Frankie Montas back on the mound as soon as next week. Montas joined the Mets this offseason […]

The New York Mets kick off their season series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Before then, though, Carlos Mendoza and the team made some roster changes. After Tylor Megill went on the 15-day injured list with an elbow sprain, Justin Garza will rejoin the team in the major leagues. Megill joins Kodai Senga […]

The New York Mets were swept for the first time all season this weekend by the Tampa Bay Rays. Their excellent offense and pitching both disappeared at different points, leading to frustrating home losses. Good news did come out of Sunday’s loss, however, as reinforcements are on the way. And it has nothing to do […]

When the New York Mets signed Frankie Montas this offseason, fans were excited. Carlos Mendoza’s starting rotation was their biggest issue when New York was eliminated in the National League Championship Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers. David Stearns addressed the problem in the offseason, adding Montas and Clay Holmes. With Kodai Senga out with […]

Kodai Senga was well on his way to his third straight quality start for the New York Mets Thursday as the All-Star righty dominated the Washington Nationals. Then suddenly, Senga exited the game with a hamstring injury. The Mets later announced he would be placed on the injured list. Manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the disheartening […]

David Peterson pitched a complete-game shutout against the Washington Nationals Wednesday night, delivering a 5-0 win for the New York Mets. Peterson became the first Mets lefty to accomplish the feat since Steven Matz in 2019 – six years ago. “You dream of doing stuff like this… We try and go as deep as we […]

The New York Mets have been near the top of the National League East for the entire season. However, the team does have holes on it, especially in their bullpen. Mets closer Edwin Diaz seems to be back to his normal level of play. However, Carlos Mendoza could use some more depth around him besides […]

The New York Mets secured a dramatic 4–2 win over the Colorado Rockies Friday night, powered by a moment that blended pain, timing, and leadership. With the game tied and two outs in the ninth, Francisco Lindor, who had missed two games due to a broken pinky toe, delivered a pinch-hit, two-run double that proved […]

The series between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers is now tied following a wild ending to the second game of their four-leg set at Dodger Stadium Tuesday night. With the score tied at 5-5 in the 10th inning and with two runners in scoring position for the Dodgers, Los Angeles star […]

The New York Mets, currently leading the NL East with a 38–22 record, have become one of the most consistent and talked-about teams in baseball. Backed by strong pitching, timely hitting, and the steady leadership of manager Carlos Mendoza, they’ve built legitimate postseason momentum.  While the buzz around the team has largely been focused on […]

As New York Mets star Juan Soto snapped his 17-game home run drought on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, he would hit another one on Sunday afternoon, making it back-to-back games with a dinger. While some may think that Juan Soto has been disappointing with the Mets thus far, what was needed for him to […]

As New York Mets star Juan Soto had been in a slump in regards to the past 17 games without a home run, it would be snapped on Saturday in the 8-2 win over the lowly Colorado Rockies. With many sharing their disappointment with the Mets outfielder in Soto after receiving a huge contract in […]

The New York Mets moved into a tie for first place in the NL East with a big win over the Colorado Rockies Saturday. Juan Soto entered Mickey Mantle territory with a home run and a walk but Brett Baty led the way for New York with a three-run triple. After the game, Baty was […]

The New York Mets are poised to receive a significant boost to their pitching staff as they prepare for a pivotal series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Carlos Mendoza announced that right-hander Paul Blackburn is set to come off the injured list and start Monday’s game in Los Angeles. This development was shared by […]

Ronny Mauricio is the ninth-ranked prospect in the New York Mets’ system, according to MLB.com. However, the 24-year-old Mets shortstop is still in the minor leagues, recovering from knee surgery. He is dominating there, hitting better than .500 in seven games with the Syracuse Mets in Triple-A. According to president of baseball operations David Stearns, […]

Juan Soto’s brief time with the New York Mets has not gone according to plan through the first couple of months of the 2025 season. Soto, who signed a $765 million contract with New York this past offseason, is slashing just .224/.352/.393 across 55 games played. Despite being mired in an 0-16 slump at the […]

The New York Mets have had to go through some growing pains during the month of May after getting off to a red-hot start to the season. The Mets went through some Juan Soto drama and a brief losing streak before steadying themselves, and they are still one of the best teams in baseball heading […]

Carlos Mendoza didn’t hold back after the New York Mets captured another thrilling win at Citi Field. The manager lauded Francisco Lindor for delivering in the clutch, lifting a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth to cap off a dramatic walk-off win over the Chicago White Sox. The game had been a tense […]

New York Mets star Juan Soto has been going through it in May, so his performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday had to feel good. Soto hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with the bases loaded in the fourth inning to spark a 5-2 Mets victory. It was the $765 million superstar’s first extra-base […]

New York Mets superstar Juan Soto is in the middle of a rough stretch. After Carlos Mendoza had a conversation with Soto about his effort after their series against the New York Yankees, the Mets manager bumped him down in the order. Instead of hitting second behind Francisco Lindor, Soto is in the third spot. […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and the team moved on from veteran reliever Sean Reid-Foley. The Mets released the 29-year-old on Friday, ending a five-year stint with New York. He joined the team back in 2021 as part of a trade that sent Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mets extended Reid-Foley […]

The New York Mets made headlines last winter when they signed Juan Soto. The 26-year-old superstar didn’t leave New York, but he changed teams to the tune of a 15-year, $765 million contract from the Mets. Unfortunately for him, a contract that large comes with big expectations. So far, Soto’s numbers do not match up […]

The New York Mets are in crisis mode offensively, and Carlos Mendoza isn’t sugarcoating the situation. Following the team’s 0-2 shutout loss to the Boston Red Sox, Mendoza addressed the club’s deteriorating offensive output, bluntly describing a team stuck in a brutal hitting slump. As the Metropolitans offensive struggles continue, Mendoza’s postgame comments—shared via SNY […]

The New York Mets committed enough money to Juan Soto to probably fund a space program, so his effort every game will always be subject to scrutiny as though he’s a literal star being examined by the James Webb Telescope. Such was the case on Monday night during a game between the Mets and the […]

Pete Alonso didn’t sugarcoat it. After a brutal throwing error opened the floodgates in the eighth inning of the Mets’ 8-2 loss to the Yankees, the All-Star first baseman took full responsibility. “I messed it up,” Alonso said. “I just made an awful throw. That whole inning, this game, it’s on me. After that throw, […]

The New York Mets have been red-hot to start the 2025 season, and now, their starting rotation is making history just in time for the highly anticipated Subway Series against the New York Yankees. Manager Carlos Mendoza, when asked about the upcoming clash with the Yankees, didn’t shy away from the moment. “Two teams playing […]

The New York Mets may have found the offensive spark they were missing, and it has come from an unlikely source. Brett Baty, once struggling to stay in the big leagues, is now making headlines with his turnaround. His performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates was a prime example, highlighted by a crucial go-ahead home run […]

The New York Mets kept things rolling Tuesday night with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and while the victory was crucial, it was Carlos Mendoza’s postgame comments that had fans and players alike laughing. During a pivotal mound visit in the sixth inning with Kodai Senga, Mendoza was asked what strategic advice […]

The New York Mets made one of the offseason’s boldest moves by signing former New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes and converting him into a full-time starting pitcher– a transition Holmes describes as “perfect so far.” The right-hander, who signed a three-year, $38 million deal with the Mets, has emerged as a critical piece in […]

The New York Mets start a six-game home stand on Friday with their season series opener against the Chicago Cubs. They take on one of the league’s elite offenses, as well as a pitcher expecting to make his Cubs debut on Saturday. Francisco Lindor and the rest of the Mets received a warm and furry […]

Juan Soto is starting to look right at home in New York – and he’s giving a lot of that credit to Carlos Mendoza. On Wednesday, the Mets cruised to a 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks, thanks in large part to Soto’s explosive performance. The star outfielder blasted two solo home runs – one off […]

The New York Mets are leading the National League East division with a 23-13 record through Monday, but they got some bad news to take away from the solid season they are having so far in the 2025 MLB campaign. On Monday, New York manager Carlos Mendoza provided disheartening injury updates on designated hitter Jesse […]

New York Mets fans walked away from Thursday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a loss, but their starting pitcher gave it all he had. Kodai Senga’s availability for the game hung in the balance in the days before his start, but he and manager Carlos Mendoza decided he was good to go. Despite the […]