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Former Braves pitcher elects free agency

Right-hander Kevin Herget has elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

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New York Mets 2025 MLB Draft recap

The 2025 MLB Draft is in the books, and 19 players heard their names called by the New York Mets. For the third consecutive year, the Mets saw their first-round selection drop 10 spots as punishment for violating MLB's Competitive Balance Tax threshold by more than $40 million.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Veteran outfielder elects free agency

That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Mets last week.

Francisco Lindor News / New York Mets on SI / July 14

Mets' Francisco Lindor will bat eighth for NL in All-Star Game

The New York Mets had their first starter elected to the All-Star Game since 2016 when Francisco Lindor got voted in by fans to be the National League's starting shortstop.

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The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 14

Unsung hurler could be Mets' perfect trade deadline target

It has been made abundantly clear that adding another starting pitcher is going to be one of the New York Mets' top priorities before the July 31 trade deadline.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Mets Star Pete Alonso Addresses MLB Future After $200 Million Report

Last offseason, Pete Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million contract to stay with the New York Mets. Prior to his new deal, the Tampa native spent the first six seasons of his career with the Mets, becoming one of the best first basemen in the majors during that stretch.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 14

The New York Mets could trade some of their young talent for this reason

The New York Mets are a veteran team in a lot of areas, but there is plenty of youth on the way to add to the team's existing core of players. Manager

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 14

Recapping day one of the MLB Draft

For those who missed the draft, here’s a quick look at how Day 1 played out. Day one of two of the MLB Draft has concluded, and with that, comes some big news.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 14

Why the Mets must recall Francisco Álvarez after All-Star break

As the New York Mets and the rest of Major League Baseball take a brief break this week to gear up for the second half of the season, there is one question that remains for this Mets team.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 14

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Earn Series Win In Kansas City To End First Half

The New York Mets were able to close the book on the first half of the 20025 MLB season with a series win. Despite failing to clinch the sweep, New York took two out of three from the Royals in Kansas City.

Rico Garcia News / New York Mets on SI / July 14

Former New York Mets pitcher signs with Yankees

Less than a week after his release from the New York Mets, relief pitcher Rico Garcia has found a new home in the same city. The New York Yankees claimed Garcia off waviers on Monday to add to their bullpen depth, as first reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 14

Mets called top trade fit for 'high-end reliever'

As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, a clearer picture is emerging of which teams are likely to become sellers, given their increasingly unlikely chances of contending for playoff positions.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 14

A look back at Mets in the Home Run Derby

Pete Alonso is sitting this one out, so let’s look back at how the Mets have historically done in the Derby. Since the Home Run Derby was instituted as a yearly All-Star event in 1985, there have been twelve events with one of the New York Mets competing.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 14

Mets Select RHP Peyton Prescott With Fifth-Round Pick

The New York Mets selected Florida State University right-handed pitcher Peyton Prescott with their fifth-round selection on Monday. Prescott was the 163rd overall pick in the 2025 draft, which holds a slot value of $415,100. Coming in at 6-foot-0, 200 pounds, Prescott is from Sebastian, Florida, and turned 21 years old this past May.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 14

Mets Select Pitcher Peter Kussow With Fourth-Round Pick

The Mets selected pitcher Peter Kussow in the fourth round (133rd overall) of the MLB draft on Monday, the only high school pitcher from Wisconsin invited to the draft combine of the 322 prospects in attendance.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 14

New York Mets Go Collegiate Route To Begin 2025 MLB Draft

The New York Mets welcomed two new players into their organization on Sunday night during the 2025 MLB First-Year Player Draft down in Atlanta. With their first selection (38th overall), they took a two-way player out of Michigan in Mitch Voit.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 14

How the Mets’ All-Stars have performed at past All-Star Games

Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Díaz have played in the All-Star Game before. What’s rarer for the Mets than making the playoffs? Having four All-Stars in a single season.

Jarren Duran News / New York Mets on SI / July 14

How urgently should the Mets pursue Jarren Duran?

The July 31 trade deadline is right around the corner and the New York Mets are heavily expected to be active buyers. While the team has several needs, there may be no bigger need for an upgrade than in center field.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / July 13

Mets expect to have LHP Sean Manaea for series finale against Royals

Left-hander Sean Manaea finally appears set to make his season debut for the New York Mets. Expected to piggy-back off starter Clay Holmes, Manaea looks to help the visiting Mets complete a three-game sweep Sunday of the host Kansas City Royals, who must be more opportunistic in this finale.