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Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor is already playing games as hamate bone surgery recovery continues

The heartbeat of the New York Mets doesn’t reside in a stadium or a front office; it occupies the six-spot on the diamond. Francisco Lindor is effectively the captain of this squad in every way that matters, even if he hasn’t officially stitched the letter C onto his jersey.

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Peterson, Offense Look in Season Form in 6-1 Win Over Cards

After a 9-0 shutout of the Marlins on Monday night, the Mets had a quick turnaround on Tuesday, welcoming the St. Louis Cardinals for a daytime matchup at Clover Park.

Francisco Lindor News / New York Mets on SI / March 10

Francisco Lindor's Retirement Timeline Reveal Turns Heads

When the New York Mets signed star shortstop Francisco Lindor to a 10-year, $341 million contract extension in April of 2021, the thought was that this meant Lindor would be playing the rest of his career in Queens.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Carlos Mendoza explains Mets’ decision to option Jonah Tong to Triple-A

Recently, it was announced that the New York Mets would be optioning star pitching prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A ahead of the 2026 MLB season. The surprising news comes as the Mets’ spring training begins to wind down, with the regular season now just weeks away.

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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.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / March 10

Spring Training Game Chat: Cardinals vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL LHP Jared Shuster vs. LHP David Peterson SNY The Mets are on TV three days in a row?

Jonah Tong News / New York Mets on SI / March 10

Mets Make Decision on Jonah Tong

Jonah Tong's return to the major leagues may have to wait a little bit after the New York Mets announced their plans for the young right-hander. It was first reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com that the Mets have optioned Tong to Triple-A Syracuse, in a move that signals he will most likely begin the regular season in the minor leagues.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 10

Mets announce first roster cuts, option/reassign Tong, Wenninger, Morabito, Ross, and Pintaro

Over the last few days, the Mets made their first roster cuts of spring training, cutting five players from major league camp. Jack Wenninger, the only one of the five not on the 40-Man Roster, was reassigned to minor-league camp, while the four players on the 40 were optioned to Triple-A.

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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 News / Mets Merized Online / March 10

Mauricio, Benge Aiming For Opening Day Roster

The New York Mets pummeled the Miami Marlins Monday night, 9-0. While the pitching limited Miami to five hits, it was the offense led by two potential Opening Day rosterees who stole the show.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 10

David Wright reacts to Mets owner Steve Cohen 'never' having a team captain

Wright was the last player to serve as captain for the Mets.

David Stearns addresses new-look Mets after controversial offseason moves

Team USA needs Tarik Skubal to stay at WBC to better prepare for potential matchup against Dominican Republic

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 10

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.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 10

How this Highly Regarded Mets Prospect Has Fared this Spring

As Juan Soto continues to make his mark with Team Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic, this top prospect for the New York Mets has been equally impressive during Soto's absence.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 10

David Stearns addresses new-look Mets after controversial offseason moves

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

Team USA needs Tarik Skubal to stay at WBC to better prepare for potential matchup against Dominican Republic

The 'Most saves in an MLB season' quiz

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / March 9

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 News / Mets Merized Online / March 9

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.

Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / March 9

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.

Steve Cohen News / New York Mets on SI / March 9

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.

Juan Soto News / Empire Sports Media / March 9

Yankees manager offers stunning answer when asked if Juan Soto’s decision to join Mets still bothers him

Baseball is a game of inches, but the gap between “just kidding” and “dead serious” can sometimes feel like a country mile. During a recent sit-down on WFAN, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided a masterclass in interview awkwardness that left fans and pundits scratching their heads.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / March 9

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 8

Why Team USA needs Tarik Skubal to stay at WBC

Team USA needs Tarik Skubal to stay at WBC to better prepare for potential matchup against Dominican Republic

After Team USA beat Great Britain 9-1 on Saturday, pitcher Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers) admitted he may change his World Baseball Classic plans. The Americans would love that.

Skubal is pushing Tigers to let him start another WBC game

Skubal says Tigers never made a long-term offer

Pair of recent Yankees departures raking this spring

Shohei Ohtani is doing something even Babe Ruth never had to do

Mike Trout's position change may reshape Nelson Rada's path to majors

WBC roundup: Cuba starts strong in defeat of Colombia

Robert Stock News / Total Pro Sports / March 8

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 News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8

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.

Freddy Peralta News / Total Pro Sports / March 8

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 News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

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.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / March 7

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.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6

Peralta Seeking “Seven Or Eight” Years In Extension Talks

The Mets paid a fairly significant prospect price to acquire ace Freddy Peralta from Milwaukee in January. A bargain $8MM salary was a big part of his trade value.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / March 6

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.