New York Mets News

David Wright Addresses Steve Cohen's Mets Captain Refusal

When speaking to the media on February 16, Steve Cohen explained why the New York Mets would never have a captain while he was the franchise's owner. "My view is, the locker room is unique, and let the locker room sort it out year-in, year-out," Cohen said, per an X post from Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media.

Spring Training Game Chat: Marlins vs Mets, 6:10 PM

Monday, March 9, 2026 • 6:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL RHP Tyler Phillips (1-0, 0.00) vs. LHP Zach Thornton (0-0, -.–) SNY • MLBN The Mets play their first night game at home tonight in St.

Mets Have Yet to Make Important Top Prospect Decision

With Opening Day nearly two weeks away, the New York Mets still have one important decision to make. Speaking with reporters down in Port St. Lucie on Monday, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said they have not made a decision on top outfield prospect Carson Benge and whether or not he will make the Opening Day roster.

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.

What Francisco Lindor Must do to be Ready for Opening Day

The New York Mets have just over two and a half weeks until the regular season starts, and their biggest question on the board remains the availability of star shortstop Francisco Lindor.

New York Mets Option/Reassign Multiple Prospects

The New York Mets continue to cut their roster down with Opening Day a little over two weeks away. On Monday, the Mets optioned outfielder Nick Morabito and pitcher Jonathan Pintaro to Triple-A Syracuse.

Predicting the 2026 Mets’ Opening Day Roster 2.0

With the halfway point of spring training approaching, the Mets find themselves 7-5 in Grapefruit League play. Of course, this means nothing, but what matters is the players who got them there.

Yankees' Aaron Boone Trolls Juan Soto Over Mets Move

A comment that New York Mets slugger Juan Soto made after the Dominican Republic's March 8 World Baseball Classic win went viral. When Soto asked the last time he had this much fun playing baseball, he said, "I mean, I've been on great teams.

Competition is bringing the best out of Mets’ right field options

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.

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.

Carson Benge two-way college baseball highlights at Oklahoma State

Nolan McLean carries the weight of enormous expectations into 2026 season

By the technical definition of a “rookie”, as outlined by Major League Baseball’s eligibility requirements, Nolan McLean enters 2026 as a rookie, in so far as he’s thrown fewer than 50 major league innings in his career (48 innings, to be exact).

Right Field Competition Heating Up for Mets

The Mets have a competition for right field this spring with Juan Soto moving to left field. Carson Benge, Mike Tauchman, MJ Melendez and Cristian Pache are all competing for roster spots. Brett Baty and Tyrone Taylor have spots likely secured on the major league roster, but could be factors in right field.

MMO from Port St. Lucie: The Spring Edition Subway Series

Like a wide number of people in the Northeast, the Subway Series came south for the winter. On Sunday, the New York Mets and New York Yankees faced off in Port St.

Peralta Makes Second Spring Start As Young Offensive Talent Shines

The Mets showcased their offensive power against their crosstown rivals, the Yankees, in Port St. Lucie, winning the game 10-4 on Sunday. After falling behind early, the Mets rallied to take the lead and never looked back.

Mets Pitcher Facing Potential Season-Ending Surgery After Injury On WBC Duty

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.

Freddy Peralta looks sharp in 2nd spring start for the Mets

Freddy Peralta gave the New York Mets exactly what they wanted out of his second spring start: 3 innings, 4 strikeouts, and a reason to feel good about the back end of the rotation.

Robert Stock Recommended For Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgery

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.

Freddy Peralta has a major ask in free agency

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.

Fantasy Baseball Outfielders: Is Juan Soto the No. 1 OF in 2026?

All spring long I have one question running through my mind. If I had the second pick in a fantasy baseball draft, would I select Juan Soto or Aaron Judge?

Who Will Be The New York Mets’ Opening Day Right Fielder?

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.

Mets RHP Nolan McLean (vertigo) day-to-day, expects to make WBC start

Mets right-hander Nolan McLean has improved following vertigo-like symptoms that put his availability for the World Baseball Classic in doubt. McLean, scheduled to start Game 4 for Team USA in the finale of pool play in Houston, said on Tuesday he is greatly improved since first falling ill on Friday.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza makes big admission about when Francisco Lindor may return from injury

Over 160 regular-season games last year, Lindor tallied a team-best 172 hits, 31 home runs, 86 RBI and an .811 OPS.