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On YouTubeDavid Peterson News / Amazin' Avenue / March 23
2026 is of the utmost importance to David Peterson 
The Mets’ starting rotation is a mixture of homegrown players and acquired talent heading into the 2026 season. They’ve got some young players fresh from the minor leagues either firmly entrenched or knocking on the door in Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, and Jonah Tong.
Sean Manaea News / Empire Sports Media / March 23
Mets’ Sean Manaea regains some of his lost velocity in intrasquad game
A lot has been made about New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea and his diminished velocity. After averaging 92.2 mph with the pitch in his brilliant 2024 season, in which he posted a 3.47 ERA and struck out 184 hitters, he checked in at 91.7 last year, when he struggled to a 5.64 ERA amid oblique and elbow injuries.
Bo Bichette News / Amazin' Avenue / March 23
Bo Bichette, Mets look to turn a marriage of convenience into something special
Bo Bichette and the Mets were a match that was made for a variety of reasons. Following the departure of Pete Alonso and trade of Brandon Nimmo, the Mets had some open plate appearances to fill in, to say the very least.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
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.
Craig Kimbrel News / New York Mets on SI / March 23
Craig Kimbrel Intends to Stay With Mets
Craig Kimbrel is staying with the New York Mets, at least for now. A day after being informed he did not make the Opening Day roster, the veteran right-hander confirmed he will remain in the organization.
David Peterson News / Mets Merized Online / March 23
Peterson Ends Spring Training On High Note
In the New York Mets’ final spring training game of 2026, David Peterson threw five strong innings in a 4-3 loss against the Miami Marlins. The 2025 All-Star performed well, allowing just one earned run on five hits and one walk across 76 pitches.
Nolan McLean News / New York Mets on SI / March 23
Insider Gives Update on Mets-Nolan McLean Contract Extension Talks
It would appear that the New York Mets have struck gold in Nolan McLean. While there has been a lot of hype around McLean ever since the Mets selected him in the third round of the 2023 MLB Draft, nobody could have imagined how great McLean would be once he made it to the big leagues.
Craig Kimbrel News / Total Pro Sports / March 23
New York Mets Snub Veteran Pitcher Ahead Of Opening Day
The New York Mets acquired Craig Kimbrel on a minor league deal with an invitation to their spring training camp at the start of the year. The Mets took a chance, hoping the 37-year-old right-hander could become a reliable piece in their bullpen.
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 / Last Word On Sports / March 22
Veteran Closer Misses Mets’ Opening Day Roster, One Reliever Spot Remains
Craig Kimbrel has been informed that he will not be making the New York Mets’ opening day roster. As of right now, Kimbrel is deciding whether or not he will stay with the Mets organization after signing in February.
Carson Benge News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 22
Mets' Carson Benge Shares Mindset With Opening Day Decision Looming
The New York Mets massively revamped their lineup heading into the 2026 season. But one question that remains is whether the team's top position player prospect will be on the Opening Day roster.
Mike Tauchman News / Last Word On Sports / March 22
Internal or External: How Mets Can Replace Injured Mike Tauchman
An injury of any sort hurts—both physically and in the immediate ripple effects it creates, something the Mets are now dealing with following Mike Tauchman’s setback.
Craig Kimbrel News / Field Level Media / March 22
Mets inform RHP Craig Kimbrel that he didn't make Opening Day roster
The New York Mets informed right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel that he didn't make the team's Opening Day roster, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22
Craig Kimbrel Won’t Make Mets’ Roster
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told the media (including SNY TV) that veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel was told that he won’t be breaking camp with the team.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22
Why the Mets must retire Gary Carter’s No. 8
Modern-day baseball is largely spoken about through the lens of achievements and statistics. It has never been easier to receive data on how a player has performed or how one team stacks up against another.
Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / March 22
Carlos Mendoza Shares Unfortunate Injury Update at Mets Spring Training
New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Sunday that outfielder Mike Tauchman has a torn meniscus that will require surgery, according to Max Goodman of NJ.com.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21
3 reasons why Mets won’t win 2026 World Series
After missing the 2025 postseason, the New York Mets made a number of moves this past offseason. Losing Pete Alonso in free agency was far from ideal, but New York added Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., Marcus Semien and other impactful players.
Francisco Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez move on Saturday will shut down injury concerns
The New York Mets are getting some good news about the health of catcher, Francisco Alvarez. Alvarez is back in the lineup for the team in a spring training game on Saturday, per the New York Post.
Bryan Hudson News / Empire Sports Media / March 20
Bryan Hudson might have pitched himself off the Mets’ Opening Day roster
With Opening Day just a week away, the air around Citi Field should be filled with the scent of fresh grass and optimism. Instead, there is a distinct whiff of anxiety wavering from the bullpen gate.
New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 20
Mets' Top Prospect Reportedly Expected to Make Opening Day Roster
One of the New York Mets' top prospects is set to be a part of the team's Opening Day roster, at least according to one well-known MLB insider. Joel Sherman
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
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 20
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made World Series promise to Howie Rose after retirement announcement
New York Mets fans were saddened to learn on Thursday morning that Rose will retire from calling Mets games after the 2026 season comes to an end.
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