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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 25
Mets Pre-Opening Day Press Conference 
One more sleep before the 2026 New York Mets take the field for the first time at Citi Field. Before that, the Mets announced their Opening Day roster, and multiple folks talked to the media with the key notes down below.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 25
Mets Top 50 Prospects for 2026: 10-6 Features Young Infielders, Right-Handed Starters
Next up in our countdown of the New York Mets’ top-50 organizational prospects are No. 6 through 10. The previous 40 prospects can be found via the links at the end of this article.
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / March 25
Juan Soto Trolls Yankees With 2-Word Tease Before Mets' Opening Day
New York Mets fans are surely relishing the fact that many Yankees fans are still upset about superstar slugger Juan Soto's decision to sign a 15-year, $765 million contract with them instead of returning to the Bronx in free agency two offseasons ago.
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.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 25
The Mets’ Opening Day roster announced
The Mets announced their 26-man roster for Opening Day earlier today. The Mets are carrying 13 pitchers and 13 position players, and there are no real surprises on the list, though the make-up of the bullpen has a somewhat unexpected choice or two.
Carlos Mendoza News / Yardbarker / March 25
Carlos Mendoza compares Mets and Yankees fans, discusses pressure after 2025 collapse
Before the New York Mets hired Carlos Mendoza as their manager in the fall of 2023, he spent the previous four seasons serving as Aaron Boone's bench coach with the New York Yankees.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 25
2026 Mets King of Spring Training, final poll
With Grapefruit League play in the books and Opening Day just days away, it’s time to choose our 2026 King of Spring Training! Let’s review our candidates and their final spring training numbers.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Mets Designate Vidal Bruján, Bryan Hudson, Ben Rortvedt For Assignment
The Mets announced that infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján, left-hander Bryan Hudson and catcher Ben Rortvedt have been designated for assignment. All three are out of options and had to be bumped off the 40-man roster if not on the active roster.
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 / Athlon Sports / March 25
Francisco Lindor Off-Field Move Emerges Ahead of Mets Season
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has established himself as one of the best middle infielders in all of Major League Baseball throughout his career.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 25
One Data Point for Each Pitcher This Spring
Pretty much every pitcher tries something new in spring training. For many, it is new pitches and new pitch shapes. You can view MMO’s breakdown of some of the Mets pitchers trying out new pitches here.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 25
A final grade on the Mets’ offseason
It’s finally here. No not the start of the regular season, the end of our offseason grades. Priorities, people. We broke down the eight major moves the
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 25
One Interesting Data Point for Each Mets Hitter This Spring
Every spring training, players try new things like swing changes, trying to pull the ball more, improving bat speed and power output, and working on breaking balls, etc.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 25
Freddy Peralta vs. Paul Skenes headlines Mets-Pirates opener
The New York Mets were expected to overhaul their roster following a disappointing 2025. The Pittsburgh Pirates responding to their latest sub-.500 finish in similar fashion qualified as a far bigger surprise.
Francisco Lindor News / New York Mets on SI / March 25
One Injury the Mets Can't Afford Besides Francisco Lindor
The New York Mets got through spring training mostly healthy, with the exception of veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman suffering a torn meniscus towards the end of spring.
Carson Benge News / Last Word On Sports / March 24
Carson Benge 2026 Rookie Season Prediction
The hype around Carson Benge is no longer just prospect chatter—it’s becoming reality. The New York Mets are expected to give their 2024 first-round pick a real role in 2026, and with Benge projected to open the year as the starting right fielder (wearing No.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24
Mets Players Who Helped Themselves Most In Spring Training
The New York Mets have a lot of expectations in 2026 after an offseason full of change. David Stearns overhauled the roster after 2025's epic collapse and the result appears to be a more well-rounded team capable of thriving in today's game.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24
Mets Offseason Moves That Already Look Smart
The New York Mets offseason was headlined by the splashy signing of infielder Bo Bichette and the blockbuster trade to acquire ace Freddy Peralta. These
New York Mets News / HITC / March 24
Alpine’s latest bidder Steve Cohen can derail Christian Horner and Toto Wolff’s takeover attempts
Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, has made a bid to acquire a minority stake in Alpine’s F1 team. Cohen, whose net worth is estimated to be around $23 billion, is looking to venture into Formula 1 by acquiring a minority stake in Alpine.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / March 23
Mets Facing Tyrone Taylor Dilemma After Carson Benge Roster News
Coming off of a disappointing 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs entirely, the New York Mets made several bold decisions this offseason and are approaching opening day with a new-look roster.
Carson Benge News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Carson Benge To Make Mets’ Roster
Outfield prospect Carson Benge is going to break camp with the Mets, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. He will be the starting right fielder on Opening Day, per Chelsea Janes of SNY.
Freddy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21
Mets, Freddy Peralta “Highly Unlikely” To Agree To Extension Before Opening Day
Back in the first week of March, Freddy Peralta and the Mets hadn’t yet begun any real discussions about a possible contract extension, and Peralta said
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21
Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen
The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN.
Sean Manaea News / Field Level Media / March 21
Mets LHP Sean Manaea out of rotation, assigned to bullpen
Left-hander Sean Manaea is the odd man out in the New York Mets' starting rotation, with manager Carlos Mendoza announcing Saturday that the veteran will begin the season in the bullpen.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 20
Mets, Freddy Peralta seem to have understanding about possibly signing extension before Opening Day
Not long after the New York Mets acquired Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this offseason, the 29-year-old who is set to reach free agency after the 2026 season wraps up suggested he could be open to signing an extension with the club before Opening Day.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 20
Nolan McLean nearly had Mets' Carlos Mendoza 'jumping off the couch' during WBC final
Before New York Mets prospect and potential future ace Nolan McLean started for Team USA versus Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic this
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