It was a humbling night for New York Mets right-hander Nolan McLean, as well as Team USA. The early NL Rookie of the Year favorite toed the rubber against Italy on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic, but his results were more uneven than expected.
Francisco Lindor, who underwent hamate surgery on February 11, 2026, took a big step forward towards his return, playing in a minor league game at spring training today.
New York Mets' pitcher Nolan McLean made his much anticipated international debut as the starting pitcher for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night.
After making two starts in spring training, the New York Mets optioned right-hander Jonah Tong, the club’s No. 3-ranked prospect, to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday morning.
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 pitcher Clay Holmes will need to be a key part of the Mets' rotation if the team is to rebound from its underwhelming 2025 campaign. That's not to say Holmes was not solid last season.
As Opening Day rapidly approaches, the status of New York Mets' star shortstop Francisco Lindor remains in question. With just two weeks left before the
The New York Mets have officially decided that one of their top pitching prospects will begin the 2026 season in the minors. Jonah Tong, New York's No.
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.
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.
The Mets topped the Cardinals 6-1 in Tuesday’s Grapefruit League game to earn their fourth straight spring victory. The Mets improved their Grapefruit League record to 9-5 (along with one tie).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.