Seeking bullpen help, Mets recall Buttó
WASHINGTON -- Following Monday evening’s 10-inning, 9-7 victory over the Nationals, manager Carlos Mendoza ended his postgame interview and immediately proceeded to his office, where his cell phone was located. “Back to the phone,” Mendoza said ruefully, prepared to discuss some more pitching staff gymnastics. With Edwin Díaz suspended, two
Injuries & Moves: Martinez scratched from Mets lineup
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What do Mets officials admire most about Acuña? His resilience
This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. WASHINGTON -- There may not be a Mets prospect with more eyes on him than Luisangel Acuña. Around the baseball industry, the Mets’ ability
A calming presence off the field, J.D. shows he can still contribute with the bat
WASHINGTON -- The first time J.D. Martinez heard “OMG,” the Jose Iglesias earworm that has become a summer anthem for the Mets, he urged Iglesias to play it for the rest of the clubhouse. The rest has become the stuff of modern Mets legend. Iglesias’ teammates took to the song,
Nimmo OK -- but out of lineup -- after fainting, cutting forehead
WASHINGTON -- At around 5:15 a.m. on Monday, Brandon Nimmo awoke in his Pentagon City hotel room feeling queasy. As he went to the bathroom to remedy the situation, he began experiencing muscle cramps -- likely the result of a long, humid day at Citi Field. He went for a
2024 All-Star Futures Game rosters revealed
The All-Star Futures Game annually puts more of baseball's top prospects on one field than any other event, and this year's edition is no exception. The 25th annual showcase -- along with the inaugural Futures Skills Showcase -- will feature 39 members of MLB Pipeline's recently updated Top 100 Prospects
Q&A: Mendoza on surprises, lessons from Mets' first half
In a recent interview with MLB.com, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza answered questions on a wide range of topics, from the first half of the season to the two bench players who brought good vibes to the team on and off the field. MLB.com: How would you describe the first half
Here's the freshly updated Top 100 Prospects list
The All-Star Futures Game is less than two weeks away on July 13 and the First-Year Player Draft will follow shortly behind. One day behind, in fact. It’s about to get very busy in the world of prospects. So as the Major and Minor League seasons pivot toward their second
Watch Sproat on hill at Double-A FREE on Thursday
Once again in 2024, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and At Bat subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games will be available on MiLB.TV, on the web
Mets flip narrative in June to enter midpoint on a high note
NEW YORK -- Call up your local cynic. Ask how they thought this season might end after the Mets lost their first five games and were at dire risk of losing a sixth. Ask how they figured things might unfold after the Mets dropped eight of nine at the end
Lack of bodies forcing Mets to be 'creative' with arms
NEW YORK -- In Carlos Mendoza’s words, the Mets have reached a point where they must be “creative” with their pitching. With Edwin Díaz serving a 10-game sticky stuff suspension and four other relievers on the injured list, the Mets made a flurry of transactions on Sunday to shore up
Will the Mets pursue bullpen help at the Deadline?
NEW YORK -- Over the course of a baseball season, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Friday, various inflection points exist in which organizations can alter the makeup of their rosters. For the Mets, one such period could be fast approaching. As Stearns noted, the club has surprised
Mets honor Mays, Grote with jersey patches
NEW YORK -- Jerry Grote and Willie Mays are legendary figures in New York and made significant contributions to the Mets. Both Grote and Mays passed away this year, and the Mets announced Saturday they have added memorial uniform patches (15 and 24, respectively) honoring the lives of the two
OMG! Mets celebrate a win with a postgame concert by one of their players
Jose Iglesias didn't start Friday's game for the Mets, but he started the postgame celebration and fireworks show. Shortly after the Mets beat the Astros, 7-2, Iglesias emerged from the dugout, took a microphone and performed his new single, "OMG," for the 32,465 fans in attendance. With the stadium lights
McNeil shows muscle as Mets poke above .500
NEW YORK -- Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil found himself in the worst slump of his career. Entering Friday, he was 29-for-152 (.191) since May 1 and saw his season batting average dip to .213. Perhaps McNeil’s game against the Astros on Friday night is a sign that the one-time
Marvelous Minor League promos Taylor Swift fans will love
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Mets are cooking, which alters recipe before Trade Deadline
NEW YORK -- The Mets entered Friday at .500. With a 17-6 record across 23 games heading into their weekend series against the Astros, the Mets had reason to feel good about themselves. It helps that New York’s better players, like Francisco Lindor and J.D. Martinez, have swung hot bats
Smith ponders second TJ surgery; Senga rehab picks up steam
NEW YORK – Two days after being placed on the 15-day injured list, Mets right-hander Drew Smith said on Friday that doctors found significant damage in his right elbow and he will get a second opinion on how serious the injury is. The reliever has not ruled out Tommy John
Mets on one of the best runs in franchise history
This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. NEW YORK -- Whether you’d prefer to credit Grimace, “OMG” or some other, more mundane intervention, the bottom line is that the Mets are
Mets sing, dance to soundtrack of their success: Iglesias' single 'OMG'
It's safe to say the vibes are high for the Mets right now. To the outside observer, perhaps their season turned around the moment that furry purple mascot Grimace took the ball in his hand (paw?) to throw out the first pitch on June 12. But inside the clubhouse, there's
Mets thump Yanks again, climb back to .500
NEW YORK -- A few hours before Wednesday’s Subway Series finale at Citi Field, as Francisco Lindor returned to the dugout following his final round of batting practice, the Mets shortstop saw owner Steve Cohen standing nearby, walked over, and clapped him on the shoulder. Turning to face him, Cohen
Mets roll through Yanks, set for showdown vs. surging Astros
The Mets didn’t just win New York City the past couple of nights, pounding the Yankees twice and scoring a combined 21 runs in the process. They’re winning baseball in the month of June, surprising everybody and maybe even themselves. The Mets were 24-33 after the games of May 31.
In Queens for 1st pitch, Michael Mays recalls Willie's fondness for Mets
NEW YORK -- Willie Mays passed away last week, but his life and legacy lives on at Citi Field. On Wednesday evening, the Mets had his son, Michael, throw out the first pitch before the team faced the Yankees. Willie Mays was a member of the Mets for more than