New York Mets News

The Most Divisive Mets Prospects

Every year, multiple outlets release both Top 100 lists and top prospects lists broken out by team. This leads to some disagreements between outlets on how players should be valued.

David Stearns addresses new-look Mets after controversial offseason moves

Stearns addressed what he has seen from Mets players during spring training. 

Grapefruit Juice: Mets 9, Marlins 0

The Mets blanked the Marlins 9-0 this evening thanks to a pair of four-run innings in the first and sixth. Lefty Zach Thornton looked sharp, tossing three scoreless innings with three strikeouts to get things started for the Mets.

Carson Benge Delivers as Mets Fry Fish

Tyrone Taylor brought in the first run of the game on a 107.8 miles per hour double off the glove of Marlins third baseman Connor Norby. Clifford had the big hit in the bottom of the first with a loud two-run double, hit 372 feet to left center. Christian Arroyo capped the first inning with an RBI single, the Mets’ fourth run of the inning.

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.

Bo Bichette Seeking Advice from Mets Legend David Wright

In offering Bo Bichette his three-year, $126 million contract this offseason, the New York Mets were putting their trust in two things. First, that Bichette will be able to make the transition from shortstop, where he spent the first seven years of his career, to third base, where he is expected to post nearly every day with the Mets.

David Wright Addresses Steve Cohen's Mets Captain Refusal

When speaking to the media on February 16, Steve Cohen explained why the New York Mets would never have a captain while he was the franchise's owner. "My view is, the locker room is unique, and let the locker room sort it out year-in, year-out," Cohen said, per an X post from Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media.

Spring Training Game Chat: Marlins vs Mets, 6:10 PM

Monday, March 9, 2026 • 6:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL RHP Tyler Phillips (1-0, 0.00) vs. LHP Zach Thornton (0-0, -.–) SNY • MLBN The Mets play their first night game at home tonight in St.

Mets Have Yet to Make Important Top Prospect Decision

With Opening Day nearly two weeks away, the New York Mets still have one important decision to make. Speaking with reporters down in Port St. Lucie on Monday, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said they have not made a decision on top outfield prospect Carson Benge and whether or not he will make the Opening Day roster.

What Francisco Lindor Must do to be Ready for Opening Day

The New York Mets have just over two and a half weeks until the regular season starts, and their biggest question on the board remains the availability of star shortstop Francisco Lindor.

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.

New York Mets Option/Reassign Multiple Prospects

The New York Mets continue to cut their roster down with Opening Day a little over two weeks away. On Monday, the Mets optioned outfielder Nick Morabito and pitcher Jonathan Pintaro to Triple-A Syracuse.

Predicting the 2026 Mets’ Opening Day Roster 2.0

With the halfway point of spring training approaching, the Mets find themselves 7-5 in Grapefruit League play. Of course, this means nothing, but what matters is the players who got them there.

Yankees' Aaron Boone Trolls Juan Soto Over Mets Move

A comment that New York Mets slugger Juan Soto made after the Dominican Republic's March 8 World Baseball Classic win went viral. When Soto asked the last time he had this much fun playing baseball, he said, "I mean, I've been on great teams.

Competition is bringing the best out of Mets’ right field options

The New York Mets finally stopped dancing around the center field issue when they went out and traded for Luis Robert Jr. this winter. Shipping away Luisangel Acuña wasn’t cheap, but it sent a clear message that the front office is tired of “serviceable” options.

Carson Benge two-way college baseball highlights at Oklahoma State

Nolan McLean carries the weight of enormous expectations into 2026 season

By the technical definition of a “rookie”, as outlined by Major League Baseball’s eligibility requirements, Nolan McLean enters 2026 as a rookie, in so far as he’s thrown fewer than 50 major league innings in his career (48 innings, to be exact).

Right Field Competition Heating Up for Mets

The Mets have a competition for right field this spring with Juan Soto moving to left field. Carson Benge, Mike Tauchman, MJ Melendez and Cristian Pache are all competing for roster spots. Brett Baty and Tyrone Taylor have spots likely secured on the major league roster, but could be factors in right field.

Mets Pitcher Facing Potential Season-Ending Surgery After Injury On WBC Duty

The New York Mets have several pitchers away on international duty at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. They received their first injury casualty from the tournament after Team Israel pitcher Robert Stock returned to the club with right-shoulder discomfort.

Robert Stock Recommended For Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgery

Mets right-hander Robert Stock has been recommended for surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome, Stock told reporters (including Jon Heyman of the New York Post) this morning.

MLB Insider Sees Major Obstacle In Freddy Peralta Contract Extension With Mets

Reliability from the starting rotation was a major issue for the New York Mets, with the team lacking a genuine ace to lead the pitching staff. They remedied the problem with the addition of Freddy Peralta on a trade deal from the Milwaukee Brewers in January.

Freddy Peralta has a major ask in free agency

The New York Mets have Freddy Peralta on an inexpensive contract for 2026, but they will have to make a much longer commitment if they want to keep him beyond that.

WBC Injuries Pile Up As New York Mets Could Lose Pitcher While Opening Day Looms

Francisco Lindor is not taking part in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Nevertheless, the New York Mets have several players away from their spring training camp on international duty, including Juan Soto and Nolan McLean.

Who Will Be The New York Mets’ Opening Day Right Fielder?

As the 2026 season rapidly approaches, the New York Mets have a highly competitive positional battle on their hands during spring training. On the first day of camp, Mets President of Baseball Operations, David Stearns, announced that Juan Soto will play left field this season.