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Mets blast 4 homers to take down Padres

Sean Manaea tossed five solid innings of bulk relief and earned the win Tuesday night for the host New York Mets, who cruised past the San Diego Padres 8-3 in the opener of a three-game series between the teams holding down the final two National League wild-card spots.

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New York Mets Defeat the San Diego Padres As Playoff Race Tightens

Look, I’ve covered enough Mets games to know that when this team gets hot, they can make even the most optimistic fan nervous about getting too excited.

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.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Francisco Lindor News / Bleacher Report / September 16

Watch: Francisco Lindor & his kids' reactions ❤️

David Stearns News / New York Mets on SI / September 16

David Stearns opens up about trade deadline decisions amid Mets late-season slide

The New York Mets will have to fight over their remaining 12 games to cling onto the final Wild Card spot in the National League. With a record of 77-73, they sit just one-and-a-half games above the Arizona Diamondbacks and two above the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 16

ESPN's stance on 'biggest failure' of Mets season speaks volumes

It's no secret that the New York Mets' starting rotation has been a big part of their second-half collapse. While this starting staff has had to deal with

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / September 16

Analyst assesses Juan Soto’s ‘polarizing’ first season with Mets

Juan Soto has gone on a tear for the New York Mets as they fight for a postseason spot, entering Tuesday batting .333 with eight home runs, 21 RBIs, and 20 runs scored over his last 20 games.

Pete Alonso News / Sporting News / September 16

Mets urged to let Pete Alonso walk to break up core after failed years

New York Mets face tough decision as analysts urge letting Pete Alonso leave to shake up struggling core after multiple disappointing seasons.

MLB News / Action Network / September 16

Freedom Plaza Casino Planners up the Ante With More Housing

Developers are battling intensely as they keep changing their plans to try to win one of the three downstate casino licenses in New York. The Freedom Plaza team announced it will expand its affordable housing project.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / September 15

World Series Champion Says Mets Look Like a Team Expecting to Lose

Joe Maddon didn’t hold back on what he sees from the Mets. “They’re waiting to lose as opposed to going out there to win,” the former Cubs, Angels and Rays manager said on his weekly appearance on MLB Now.

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Nolan McLean News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15

Mets’ Nolan McLean makes franchise history after dazzling start vs Rangers

The New York Mets are fighting for their Postseason lives, and starting pitcher Nolan McLean has helped keep them in the bout with a fiery rookie campaign.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

New York Mets’ Late-Inning Heroics Keeps Postseason Hopes Alive

Sometimes baseball feels like that friend who keeps borrowing money and never pays you back – just when you think you’re done, it pulls you right back in.

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / September 14

Pete Alonso's walk-off HR ends Mets' and Rangers' lengthy streaks

Pete Alonso hit a walk-off three-run homer with nobody out in the 10th inning as the New York Mets ended a season-worst eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon.

Sean Manaea News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Mets moving Sean Manaea to bullpen

The Mets are moving left-hander Sean Manaea to the bullpen, according to a report from Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manaea told reporters

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Mets Make Big Change Before MLB Playoffs

The New York Mets have struggled in the month of September. They are in the midst of an eight-game losing streak and in danger of being swept by the Texas Rangers as well as losing the final NL wild card spot entering Sunday.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 13

There's still time for Mets to save season ... but not much

Despite big names and even bigger salaries, it's clear that, right now, the New York Mets aren't built for October.

Carlos Mendoza assigns blame as Mets' playoff hopes dwindle

Padres' biggest X-factor could give them a postseason edge

How Sandy Alcantara's second-half resurrection benefits Marlins

Aaron Judge heating up at the perfect time for Yankees, his MVP pursuit

Dodgers place All-Star on IL

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Announces Jonah Tong Decision After Seventh Straight Loss

The New York Mets (76-72) have been on a downward spiral in September, entering Saturday in the midst of a seven-game losing streak and in danger of losing control of the final NL wild-card spot.

Jeff McNeil News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

Hot-tempered Mets star ejected for profane outburst directed toward umpire

He is known for a bit of a hot temper and once even triggered a benches-clearing incident.

Carlos Mendoza assigns blame as Mets' playoff hopes dwindle

Francisco Lindor speaks honestly about Mets' woes amid fears of missing the playoffs

Phillies all but wrap up NL East crown with emphatic sweep of Mets

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 12

Carlos Mendoza assigns blame as Mets' playoff hopes dwindle

The stunning freefall of the 2025 New York Mets continued when they dropped their sixth contest in a row via a 6-4 loss at the rival Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night to wrap up a four-game sweep.

Hot-tempered Mets star ejected for profane outburst directed at umpire

Phillies all but wrap up NL East crown with emphatic sweep of Mets

Rockies end historic scoreless streak vs. Padres with surprising HR

Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory

Yankees facing Aaron Judge decision as Brian Cashman comments on matter

New photo of Judge shaking hands with Donald Trump draws attention online

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / September 12

Mark Vientos Has Gotten Hot at the Right Time for the Mets

While things might not look pretty, at the time of this writing, the New York Mets still hold a playoff spot. As their pitching staff has taken a complete 180 from the first half, the offense has woken up in a big way, especially in August.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 11