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Carlos Mendoza Takes Firm Stance on Mets’ Rotation

Over the weekend, SNY’s Ron Darling suggested that the New York Mets should go with a five-man rotation rather than work around Kodai Senga’s preference to pitch in a six-man staff.

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Why Juan Soto will upset Shohei Ohtani in 2026 NL MVP race

While it’s true that New York Mets star Juan Soto may have to change his approach, he believes his team is capable of winning it all. And his overall attitude and approach are among the reasons Soto will upset Shohei Ohtani in the 2026 NL MVP race.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 2

Pipeline Releases 2026 Mets Prospect List

The New York Mets’ farm system continues to get stronger each year. Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, and Jonah Tong headline MLB Pipeline’s new Mets Top 30 prospect list. Ryan Clifford, Jack Wenninger, and Jacob Reimer were listed as “just misses” on Pipeline’s Top 100 list and could make the list by the end of 2026.

CC Sabathia News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

How many of the 2025 MLB Opening Day starters can you name in five minutes?

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Clay Holmes News / Mets Merized Online / March 2

Holmes Makes Final Start Before Departing for WBC

In what could be his final appearance of spring training, Clay Holmes threw four solid innings in the Mets’ 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday. He managed to work around some traffic on a couple of occasions, allowing one earned run on three hits and one walk.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 2

Mets 4, Astros 3: Mets walk it off

The Mets had their first walk-off win of the spring, beating the Houston Astros 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth thanks to a Yonatan Henriquez line drive single that scored John Bay.

Tyrone Taylor News / Amazin' Avenue / March 2

Tyrone Taylor is back in the right role

Last time we spoke about Tyrone Taylor, it seemed like he was in line to be the starting center fielder for the 2026 Mets. Now, I’m a big fan of Taylor, but that was a touch grim given his .223/.279/.319 line last season.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 2

Mets manager makes big admission about when Lindor may return

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza makes big admission about when Francisco Lindor may return from injury

Over 160 regular-season games last year, Lindor tallied a team-best 172 hits, 31 home runs, 86 RBI and an .811 OPS.

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Francisco Lindor News / New York Mets on SI / March 1

Mets’ Francisco Lindor Provides Update on Injury

As the calendar turns to March, Francisco Lindor is still eying Opening Day as the target for his return to the New York Mets. During an exclusive interview with Dan Martin of the New York Post, Lindor is still expressing his optimism to be ready by Opening Day despite being held out of all spring training activities and live games.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Fantasy Baseball Draft Getting Stolen Bases 2026: Is Juan Soto the No. 1 OF?

In fantasy baseball, stolen bases are at a premium, wherever you can get them. Last season, five of the top 10 SB sources were OF, so the legitimate question is which outfielder will provide the most steals in 2026?

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 1

Mets Walk It Off Against The Astros In 4-3 Spring Victory

The New York Mets continued their spring training schedule on Sunday at Clover Park against the Houston Astros. Clay Holmes made his final start prior to heading to represent Team United States at the World Baseball Classic.

Ron Darling News / New York Mets on SI / March 1

Ron Darling Believes Mets Should Take This Starting Rotation Approach

The New York Mets have a lot of starting pitching options this season, and the conventional thought has been that the team would employ a six-man rotation if everyone gets through spring training healthy.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 1

Mets’ Francisco Lindor on track for Opening Day injury return, but there’s a catch

An offseason of change has led to renewed optimism for the New York Mets. While star shortstop Francisco Lindor rehabs from a broken hamate bone in his left hand, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza had an update on his recovery.

Carson Benge News / New York Mets on SI / March 1

Insider Gets Honest About Carson Benge's Chances of Making Mets Roster

There is a lot of excitement about the New York Mets' top prospect, Carson Benge, heading into the 2026 season. Benge was selected with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and has since skyrocketed through the minor leagues.

Grae Kessinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 1

Grae Kessinger Sidelined By “Significant” Hamstring Injury

Mets infielder Grae Kessinger is dealing with what manager Carlos Mendoza described as “a pretty significant injury” to his hamstring, as relayed by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.

Juan Soto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Mets superstar Juan Soto sends bold World Series warning to rest of MLB

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto delivered a straightforward message as the 2026 season approaches. The goal is a World Series title. Speaking from the club’s spring training complex in Port St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 28

Royals continue outfield revamp with Starling Marte

The Kansas City Royals have actively revamped their outfield during the offseason. Those changes continued on Saturday.

Why opponents should be terrified of Yankees' Aaron Judge

Athletics' most important prospect tests franchise’s long-term vision

Freddy Peralta may be more than a rental for the Mets

Daulton Varsho set to have breakout season for Blue Jays

Dodgers may not have key starter for Opening Day

Luis Robert News / Empire Sports Media / February 28

Next steps for Luis Robert Jr. include minor league games before official spring debut

The New York Mets are playing the “wait and see” game with their shiny new toy. We all knew what the deal was when David Stearns pulled the trigger to bring Luis Robert Jr.

MJ Melendez News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

New Arrival Making a Case for the Mets’ Right Fielder Job

MJ Melendez, whom the New York Mets signed to a one-year deal a few weeks ago, is taking full advantage of his playing time in spring training so far. In four games, he is hitting .364 with two home runs and five RBI.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Mets Dealt More Bad News Amid Francisco Lindor Injury Absence

The New York Mets have high expectations this year following an active winter reshaping the 40‑man roster. The front office moved on from several familiar faces in an effort to build a team capable of returning to the MLB postseason.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / February 27

Freddy Peralta may be more than a rental for the Mets

Freddy Peralta is slated to reach free agency following the 2026 season.

Mets give Opening Day nod to RHP Freddy Peralta

Former Brewers ace Freddy Peralta reveals reason for 'tough decision' to forgo World Baseball Classic

Nolan McLean showing he's ready for Mets' Opening Day rotation

10 intriguing and still-available MLB free agents

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Jesse Winker News / Total Pro Sports / February 27

Is This The End For Jesse Winker? Breaking Down The Former Mets Star’s Final Options

The MLB free agency has not been kind to Jesse Winker. The New York Mets signed Winker to a one-year deal after he had a decent run in 2024. The Mets have made several changes to the team, and they stayed away from signing the slugger.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 26

Mets' Top Pitching Prospect Dazzles in First Spring Training Start

While the New York Mets overhauled their lineup this offseason, some questions remain about the expectations for the team's starting pitching staff, even after the acquisition of Freddy Peralta.

Carson Benge News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Carson Benge ROY Candidate for Mets in 2026 Fantasy Baseball?

Players with meteoric rises through the minor leagues are often rushed to their MLB debuts. One such player the Mets plan to occupy RF for most of the season is left-handed hitter Carson Benge.

Colin Poche News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25

Tigers Sign Colin Poche To Minor League Deal

The Tigers are signing veteran reliever Colin Poche to a minor league contract, as first announced by the training facility Driveline Baseball. Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports that the ISE Baseball client will not receive an invite to big league camp.