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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 […]

The New York Mets have been among the strongest teams in the National League throughout the month of April, but manager Carlos Mendoza knows that it’s a long season and there are many things that can derail a season. One of those factors is a team’s overall health, and specifically the ability of the pitching […]

The New York Mets and Carlos Mendoza welcome back a reliever who helped New York to last year’s National League Championship Series. New York signed Brooks Raley to a one-year deal, bringing him back to the Big Apple to join A.J. Minter as the supporting cast for closer Edwin Diaz. Raley’s contract is a one-year […]

The New York Mets completed their series sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. However, the game wasn’t without fireworks, especially from Phillies manager Rob Thomson. According to him, Mets closer Edwin Diaz faked an injury so manager Carlos Mendoza could sub him out without advancing a runner in extra innings. Mendoza spoke to reporters […]

While New York Mets star Juan Soto has had a slow start to the season, there are many waiting for the inevitability of him getting back to his usual production. The Mets star would explain the start using Aaron Judge as a reason, which set some people aback, as manager Carlos Mendoza gave his opinion. […]

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday. Mets star reliever Edwin Diaz exited the game in the 10th inning, however. Diaz said he was dealing with “cramps”, something Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed during a Thursday appearance on Foul Territory. “We got to the mound and he’s like, ‘I’m cramping up… […]

The New York Mets pulled off a dramatic extra-innings win against the Philadelphia Phillies, but the postgame buzz wasn’t about the final score — it was all about Edwin Diaz’s mysterious 10th-inning exit. After pitching a clean ninth, the Mets’ closer appeared visibly uncomfortable during warmups the next frame, stepping off the mound repeatedly before […]

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 […]

Francisco Lindor gave Mets fans a moment to remember on Friday night, launching a walk-off home run to seal a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. The dramatic blast not only delivered Lindor’s first career walk-off homer in a Mets uniform—it also marked the 250th home run of his career. It […]

The New York Mets are off to a hot start this season, owning a 12-7 record through their first 19 games played. The franchise is in first place in the NL East, and much of the success is thanks to the prolific play from Pete Alonso. In the offseason, the Mets managed to re-sign the […]

Justin Hagenman spent seven years bouncing around in the minor leagues before Carlos Mendoza and the New York Mets called him up. He made his debut against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, and the pitcher reflected on his journey to the majors, including signing with David Stearns and New York this winter. “You just realize […]

Things did not go according to plan for New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz in his outing against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. “Fans are streaming for the exits now, as Edwin Díaz has allowed three runs in the ninth inning of a non-save situation. This is also the lowest his fastball velocity has been […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledges he is hearing a lot about the use of “torpedo bats.” The bats are getting a lot of attention after the Yankees used them in a crushing 20-9 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mendoza says that the bats are just nothing new to him. "Nothing new for us. […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spent time in the New York Yankees organization as a minor league player and a coach. In that time, he got to know lifelong Yankee Brett Gardner. Gardner and his wife, Jessica, tragically lost their youngest son, Miller, at age 14 last week after he and several family members […]

The New York Mets are going with a five-man rotation for the 2025 season, and with the injuries to Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, there are three contenders for the last two spots in the rotation in Griffin Canning, Paul Blackburn and Tylor Megill. Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza, spoke on potentially sending the odd-man out […]

The New York Mets named Clay Holmes the Opening Day starter for their game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, March 27. It was an odd decision considering the rest of the rotation and that Holmes is being converted from a reliever to a starter. Considering the other pitchers on the roster, like Kodai Senga […]

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is happy that the team is embracing Juan Soto. Mendoza says Soto is fitting right in with other players in the team clubhouse. “I didn’t think [the adjustment] was going to be this quick, to be honest with you,” Mendoza said, per MLB.com. “I thought it was going to […]

Ever since the New York Mets acquired star Juan Soto, there have been massive expectations for the team since they added one of the best players in the majors. He’s made an impact early as Soto hit a home run in his Met debut which garnered the attention of manager Carlos Mendoza. The New York […]

The New York Mets made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they signed superstar Juan Soto, beating out their cross-town rivals in the Yankees to secure his services. While the presence of Soto in the New York lineup should give the Mets an opportunity to play exciting offensive baseball on a consistent […]

The New York Mets landed the most prized free agent on the open market Sunday night, agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million deal with slugger Juan Soto. It’s the biggest contract in sports history and will surely be remembered forever. While the ball club has yet to announce it because the blockbuster is still pending […]

The New York Mets lost Game 6 of the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, ending their magical season. After they started the season 0-5, the Mets raced down the stretch to make the postseason. A miraculous win over the Brewers in the Wild Card Series set up a matchup with the Phillies. […]

With the New York Mets facing elimination down 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has made his decision about who will start Game 5. David Peterson will get the ball to try and keep the Mets alive for one more game and extend the series. Mendoza explained his […]

After sitting the first two games, designated hitter JD Martinez will likely make his National League Championship Series debut in Game 3 when the series shifts to Queens. With the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers knotted at one win apiece, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media during the off-day before Game […]

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 […]

In a candid post-game interview, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza didn’t shy away from addressing the struggles of pitcher Kodai Senga during the first game of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mendoza’s reflections came after Senga’s performance significantly impacted the Mets’ ability to contend in what became a challenging […]