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Mets not addressing starting rotation at trade deadline was massive mistake

The New York Mets are desperately trying to hold on to the final Wild Card spot in the National League, but poor play of late has resulted in things getting tight.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza doesn't rule out Tommy John Surgery for Reed Garrett

Reed Garrett was placed on the IL. Does he need Tommy John Surgery?

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / September 18

NL Wild Card Update: Mets Clinging to Slim Lead

The Mets have done everything in their power to give up their long-held claim on a playoff spot. Lucky for them, no other team has been able to grab it.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Reed Garrett News / Field Level Media / September 18

Mets place RHP Reed Garrett (elbow) on injured list

The New York Mets placed reliever Reed Garrett on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right elbow strain. The move is retroactive to Monday for the 32-year-old right-hander, whose season will end with a 3-6 record and a 3.90 ERA and three saves in 58 appearances (one start).

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / September 18

Juan Soto stresses sense of urgency for New York Mets

After winning two straight, the New York Mets suffered another frustrating loss. New York dropped the second game of their three-game series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, 7-4, with Manny Machado's grand slam in the fifth inning off David Peterson proving to be the big blow of the game.

David Peterson News / Mets Merized Online / September 18

David Peterson’s Uneven Stretch Continues

David Peterson’s outing on Wednesday at Citi Field ended in frustration as the Mets fell 7-4 to the Padres. The left-hander labored through five innings, allowing six runs on six hits with one strikeout and three walks.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 18

New York Mets pitching prospect is an option for MLB bullpen

The New York Mets could use another effective right-handed relief pitcher out of their bullpen that is not named Edwin Diaz or Tyler Rogers. Among those arms being considered to fill this spot is No.

Jeff McNeil News / Just Baseball / September 18

Jeff McNeil Is Still the Mets’ Best Option in Center Field

Things that nobody thought would be said in 2025: Jeff McNeil is the New York Mets’ best center fielder. That is far from a knock on McNeil. In eight MLB seasons, he has a .285 batting average, two All-Star appearances (2019 & 2022), a batting title (2022), a Silver Slugger award (2022) and a 118 career OPS+.

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The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

Carson Benge News / Mets Merized Online / September 18

Carson Benge Homers in Syracuse Win

The Triple-A Syracuse Mets were the only Mets minor league affiliate in action on Wednesday night. The Mets beat the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 4-3, on Wednesday night at Coca-Cola Park.

Pete Alonso News / New York Mets on SI / September 18

Pete Alonso puts 'meaningless' free agency chatter on blast before Mets game

Pete Alonso is in the midst of trying to get the New York Mets out of their brutal several-month stretch and back into form so they can cement their spot in the 2025 postseason (and hopefully make waves once they're there).

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Clinging to final wild card, Mets chase series win vs. Padres

The New York Mets might spend the final days of the regular season continuing to benefit from teams failing to take advantage of the extended subpar play of the Mets in their effort to grab the final National League wild-card spot.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Juan Soto Makes Admission After Mets’ Loss to Padres

The New York Mets have one of the best star trios in baseball in Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Francisco Lindor, but they're still in crisis mode. They're

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / September 17

4 Players Mets Should Pursue This Winter To Bolster Roster: Too Early Edition

The New York Mets are loaded with talent. They went out and spent hundreds of millions of dollars in free agency last offseason to put themselves in this position, but they're still not the loaded powerhouse that many expected them to be.

Nolan McLean News / New York Mets on SI / September 17

New York Mets face intriguing dilemma with Nolan McLean

The New York Mets are trying to close out a postseason berth in the final 11 games of the regular season, and rookie Nolan McLean figures to play a big role in their chances.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Mets’ dream scenario for 2025 MLB playoffs

The New York Mets find themselves in the perfect position to capture their first World Series title since 1986, with all the pieces falling into place for what could be a historic October run.

Francisco Lindor News / Total Apex Sports / September 17

When Music Meets Baseball: Katia Lindor’s Violin Serenade and Francisco’s Perfect Response

You know those magical sports moments that give you goosebumps? The ones where everything aligns perfectly and you can’t help but smile? Tuesday night at Citi Field delivered one of those rare gems, courtesy of the Lindor family.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Mets ride momentum vs. Padres in wild-card battle

Consecutive wins have not cured all that's ailed the New York Mets for the last three months. But the victories have nudged the Mets a couple of steps closer to the last National League wild-card berth -- and a little further away from the possibility of suffering one of the greatest collapses of all time.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 17

David Stearns confirms opinion of Carlos Mendoza amid wild-card race

Mets' David Stearns confirms opinion of manager Carlos Mendoza amid wild-card race

Is Mendoza's job in jeopardy amid a late summer swoon for the Mets?

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Francisco Lindor News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Francisco Lindor had the best reaction to his wife performing national anthem on violin

A different member of the Lindor family had the Citi Field crowd on its feet Tuesday during the New York Mets’ game against the San Diego Padres. Mets All-Star Francisco Lindor watched from near the dugout as his wife, Katia Lindor, had the privilege of performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” on violin before the Mets-Padres contest.

Francisco Alvarez News / Total Apex Sports / September 16

New York Mets Catcher Francisco Alvarez Leaves Game With Apparent Injury

Just when you thought a Mets game might end without a collective gasp from the fanbase, the baseball gods decided to have a laugh. Catcher Francisco Alvarez left the game after being drilled by a fastball during what was shaping up to be a rare, stress-free 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.