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Peterson's tough start highlights remaining need for Mets

July 28, 2024

NEW YORK -- At around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, the back doors of the Mets’ clubhouse opened and in walked Jesse Winker, the Mets’ latest trade acquisition. Several Mets rushed over to greet him, including Pete Alonso, who long ago played on the amateur travel ball circuit with Winker. More

Mets strike deal with Nationals for lefty bat Winker

July 28, 2024

NEW YORK -- Jesse Winker once said that he “loves” Mets fans. He’ll now have a chance to build a lasting relationship with them. The Mets agreed to terms late Saturday on a trade to acquire Winker from the Nationals, giving the Mets a much-needed left-handed outfielder to complement their

Injuries & Moves: Senga transferred to 60-day IL

July 28, 2024

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Megill seeks consistency as he steps in for Senga

July 27, 2024

NEW YORK -- With Kodai Senga likely out for the rest of the regular season because of a high-grade left calf strain, the Mets need Tylor Megill to be consistent on the mound. It’s safe to say Megill will replace Senga in the rotation. After spending almost a month with

Senga 'pretty much done' for regular season after calf injury

July 27, 2024

NEW YORK – The news is bad for Mets right-hander Kodai Senga, who learned on Saturday that he suffered a high-grade left calf strain. He is out for the regular season, but the team hopes he can return to action if the Mets advance to the postseason in October. The

Traded on his birthday, Stanek 'ready to go' for Mets

July 27, 2024

NEW YORK -- The Mets continued their bullpen fortification before Fridays' 8-4 win over the Braves with another trade addition, acquiring right-hander Ryne Stanek from the Mariners for their 30th-ranked prospect, outfielder Rhylan Thomas. Stanek comes to the team 2 1/2 weeks after the Mets acquired Phil Maton from the

On 25th anniversary, were these the worst -- or best -- jerseys ever?

In 1999, 'Turn Ahead the Clock' was all the rage in MLB -- but it was met with mixed reactions in Queens
July 27, 2024

Saturday marked the 25-year anniversary of one of the most notorious promotions in Major League history, the cult classic known as "Turn Ahead the Clock Night," which included the brief but memorable reign of the Mercury Mets. A version of this story originally ran in July 2019.

Lindor's scorching stretch sparking Mets' ascent

@MikeLupica
July 27, 2024

In a city where Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been huge stars on a Yankees team suddenly going the wrong way, Francisco Lindor has been the biggest star on a Mets team that has been a rocket to the moon, 33-15 since they were 22-33 and in the first

Senga strains calf in debut, placed on IL

Mets club 3 HRs in 7-run third inning to move past Braves into top NL Wild Card spot
July 27, 2024

NEW YORK -- Friday’s game had all the markings of another banner night for the Mets -- welcoming their ace back into the fold, celebrating the acquisition of a hard-throwing reliever, cruising to a fifth straight victory to move into second place in the NL East for the first time

Mets sign 1st-rounder Benge, now a full-time OF in pros

July 25, 2024

NEW YORK -- Carson Benge’s two-way journey is over before ever really beginning. Benge, the Mets’ first-round Draft pick earlier this month who pitched and hit at Oklahoma State, has decided to become a full-time outfielder now that he’s officially signed to his first professional contract. Upon putting ink to

Thrilling walk-off puts Mets right in Braves' rearview mirror

July 26, 2024

NEW YORK -- For as well as the Mets have been playing of late, dispatching all challengers for the better part of two months, they still needed to accomplish one more thing to show that this version of the club really might be different. The Braves are a weakened team

How Mets can upgrade at the Deadline

July 25, 2024

Every team in the Majors will have a strategy leading up to Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline, and whether they’re planning to buy or sell -- or, in some cases, do a little bit of each -- decision-makers around the league will surely have an area of focus. Whether

Mets seize bragging rights after commanding Subway sweep

July 25, 2024

NEW YORK -- The ultimate fate of the 2024 Mets isn’t yet clear and won’t be for months. But one thing about their season is definitively settled: The Mets are the reigning kings of New York. Their 12-3 blowout win Wednesday night capped a Subway Series sweep of the Yankees,

'Daddy's got to work': Lindor cherishes dugout moment with daughters

July 24, 2024

Francisco Lindor always has a smile on his face, and the dugout moment he shared with his daughters on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium will put one on yours. After Lindor homered for the first time in the fifth inning of the Mets' big 12-3 Subway Series victory over the

Scott (sprained UCL) opting for rest, rehab after MRI shows inflammation

July 24, 2024

NEW YORK -- Mets rookie pitcher Christian Scott has avoided a major elbow operation -- for now. An MRI on Scott’s right elbow revealed inflammation around his sprained UCL, but nothing that would warrant season-ending Tommy John surgery. He will refrain from throwing for two weeks before restarting a catch

Iglesias turns DP -- and sings -- during in-game interview

@NJ_baseball
July 24, 2024

Ballplayers who can hit for average and power, run, field and throw are called five-tool players. Entertainers who can act, sing and dance are called triple threats. Jose Iglesias appears to have some ability in all eight of those tools. During the bottom of the second inning of the Mets'

With short 'pen, Diekman wins gutsy battle vs. Judge

July 24, 2024

NEW YORK -- It was around the seventh inning Tuesday that Jeff McNeil glanced around the Yankee Stadium visiting dugout and noticed Edwin Díaz lounging in a hoodie and sneakers. McNeil was unaware that Díaz was unavailable after throwing 28 pitches the previous night. When he saw Jake Diekman begin

MLB Network available as standalone stream for fans

@Spokes_Murphy
July 24, 2024

MLB Network has offered baseball lovers everything they could desire since it launched in 2009. And now, it has never been easier to enjoy the Emmy Award-winning network, because beginning today, MLB Network is available directly to consumers in the United States. Fans can now stream select live out-of-market games,

Mets lose Christian Scott to IL with right UCL sprain

July 23, 2024

NEW YORK -- Since the day Christian Scott signed his first professional contract, Mets officials have worked -- as they do with all pitchers -- to minimize his risk of an arm injury. The team has limited Scott’s innings. They’ve measured his biomechanical markers. They’ve communicated with him on a

Jackie Bradley Jr. agrees to Minors deal with Mets (source)

July 23, 2024

NEW YORK – Seeking a measure of organizational outfield depth, the Mets on Tuesday agreed to terms on a Minor League deal with former All-Star Jackie Bradley Jr. While the Mets have not officially confirmed the deal, manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged it and said that Bradley will report to Triple-A

Mets have the prospects to swing Deadline deals

@brendan_samson
July 24, 2024

The Trade Deadline is one week away – July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, to be exact -- and organizations in the postseason race are looking for the best ways to address their squads' needs. Headlining the flurry of trade candidates are Tigers pitchers Tarik Skubal and Jack Flaherty, White

Sevy trades friendly barbs with Yanks: 'You only have 2 good hitters'

@ColeJacobson32
July 20, 2024

It looks like we don’t get to see Luis Severino face his former team in an epic Subway Series revenge showdown -- but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some sparks flying. Severino is in his first season with the Mets, after beginning his career with the Yankees and being a