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Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor drops ‘elite’ take that will get fans fired up

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor may be recovering from hamate bone surgery, but his message from camp is clear. The standard remains elite. As the Mets adjust on the fly this spring, their veteran star is setting the tone with his voice now and preparing to lead with his bat when he returns.

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What would your all-time Mets roster look like?

This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 25

'Not Sure It’s Going To Happen' -MLB Insider Casts Doubt on Juan Soto Dethroning Shohei Ohtani Just Yet

Shohei Ohtani set the milestone after signing a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was the largest in MLB history. However, Juan Soto smashed the record the following year with his 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets.

MLB News / Sport Relay / February 24

Mets Draw With Astros in Spring Training

The New York Mets went to a 6–6 draw with the Houston Astros Tuesday in a spring training matchup at Clover Park. The Mets scored five runs in the first two innings before the Astros tied the ballgame in the ninth.

Chris Sale News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

How many Cy Young winners from both leagues since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza drops honest admission on big Juan Soto 2026 change

Carlos Mendoza, manager of the New York Mets, is not hiding the club’s defensive plans for Juan Soto in 2026. With the superstar outfielder set to move to left field full-time, Mendoza has stressed that defense tops the improvement list for a club determined to tighten up its run prevention ahead of Opening Day 2026.

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.

Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / February 24

Bo Bichette Leaning on Gold Glovers For Third Base Advice

In the process of acclimating to his new position with the New York Mets, Bo Bichette has leaned on two decorated third basemen for advice. During an interview with SNY’s Michelle Margaux, Bichette revealed that he has spoken with five-time Gold Glove winner Matt Chapman and 10-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado about the transition.

Mike Tauchman News / Empire Sports Media / February 24

Mike Tauchman wants to be the Mets’ right fielder and is off to a fantastic start

The funny thing about spring training is how fast an unheralded name can become a problem. One swing, one moment, one loud crack of the bat in late February — and suddenly the conversation changes.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / February 24

Tauchman, Mauricio Homer in 6-6 Tie with Astros

The power and explosiveness of the Mets lineup was on full display early at Clover Park on Tuesday. Six out of the nine Mets starters had hits, including the first hits of spring for Marcus Semien, Juan Soto, Bo Bichette, and the first home runs of the spring at Clover Park coming off the bats of Mike Tauchman Ronny Mauricio.

Ronny Mauricio News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

What to Expect From Ronny Mauricio in 2026

Ronny Mauricio, the former Mets top prospect, has yet to make a lasting impact on the major league roster. After his official debut in 2023, Mauricio was expected to take a leap into an everyday role in 2024.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / February 24

Grapefruit Juice: Mets 6, Astros 6

The Mets were bitten by the walk on Tuesday afternoon, and as a result had to settle for a 6-6 tie with the Astros at Clover Park. Each of the Mets’ ten pitchers issued a walk, and the team issued 13 walks in total on the afternoon—Houston walked just four.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / February 24

Scott Boras Gets Asked if Pete Alonso Could Have Stayed With the Mets

One of the biggest names in every MLB offseason is Scott Boras. This is because Boras is a super-agent who represents approximately 175 professional baseball players, and his stable seems to grow every offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 24

Mets Urged to Consider Trading Slugger With Uncertain Role

With spring training kicking off for the New York Mets, the team will be focused on preparing for a bounce-back season in 2026. Following a plethora of changes this winter, the Mets are going to be a very different-looking team when Opening Day rolls around this year.

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Ryan Lambert News / Empire Sports Media / February 24

Mets’ Ryan Lambert is the talk of training camp with triple-digit heat: ‘He could be special’

The kid was an afterthought on draft night. That’s how this works sometimes. Everyone argued about first-round ceilings and bonus pools while the New York Mets quietly grabbed a reliever in the eighth round who now looks like he might crash the big-league bullpen before half that class even sniffs Double-A.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 24

Scott Boras shares his candid view on Yankees, Mets ownership

What Boras said during a recent interview with New York Post Sports surprised many, especially when discussing the Yankees.

Yankees not done adding to roster?

Three Yankees' storylines to follow before Opening Day

Three Yankees top prospects who may see the majors in 2026

Mets legend defends David Stearns over controversial offseason moves

Mets' Juan Soto sends MVP warning to Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani

Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

How Mets’ Francisco Lindor is still preparing for season while recovering from injury

Recently, the New York Mets received some bad news when it was announced that star Francisco Lindor had undergone a procedure to repair his left hamate bone.