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This Rookie Could Be Mets' X-Factor in 2026

This Rookie Could Be Mets' X-Factor in 2026

While most of the baseball community's attention is centered on the 2026 World Baseball Classic that's taking place right now, the New York Mets are still in the thick of their spring training as they prepare for Opening Day.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / March 7

Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs Cardinals, 1:05 PM

Saturday, March 7, 2026 • 1:05 PM Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium • Jupiter, FL RHP Kodai Senga (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Kyle Leahy (1-1, 9/64) Matrix Midwest • Cardinals.TV Tomorrow.

Sean Manaea News / Empire Sports Media / March 7
Sean Manaea’s velocity was down in first spring training outing

Sean Manaea’s velocity was down in first spring training outing

Spring training is often a season of smoke and mirrors, where the box score tells one story while the radar gun whispers another. On Friday, New York Mets starter Sean Manaea made his first appearance of the Grapefruit League in a matchup that left fans and analysts reaching for their magnifying glasses.

Freddy Peralta News / Last Word On Sports / March 7
New Mets’ Hurler Open to Staying in the Queens

New Mets’ Hurler Open to Staying in the Queens

Freddy Peralta is preparing for this first season with the New York Mets. The right hander seems to be enjoying himself so far, and is even open to a long-term extension to stay in the Queens.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Vidal Brujan News / Amazin' Avenue / March 7

Vidal Brujan is a throwback

Vidal Brujan was once a top prospect, bouncing around the back half of top-100 lists in the late 2010s and early 2020s. He was lauded for his bat-to-ball skills, above average approach, standout speed, and defensive flexibility as he worked his way up Tampa’s system.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

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.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / March 7
WBC Injuries Pile Up As New York Mets Could Lose Pitcher While Opening Day Looms

WBC Injuries Pile Up As New York Mets Could Lose Pitcher While Opening Day Looms

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.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6
Peralta Seeking “Seven Or Eight” Years In Extension Talks

Peralta Seeking “Seven Or Eight” Years In Extension Talks

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.

Francisco Alvarez News / Mets Merized Online / March 6

Alvarez, Manaea Show Positive Signs in Mets’ Loss to Marlins

The Francisco Alvarez and Sean Manaea-led New York Mets (5-5-1) fell to the Miami Marlins (6-6) tonight in a low-scoring game in Jupiter. After the Mets went down in order in the top of the first inning, Manaea took the mound for his Grapefruit League debut.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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 / Mets Merized Online / March 6

Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs. Marlins, 7:10 P.M.

Friday, March 6, 2026 • 7:10 PM Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium • Jupiter, FL LHP Sean Manaea (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Max Meyer (0-0, 0.00) MIA Audio We have spring training night games!

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 6
Mets’ Roster Hopeful Dealing With Shoulder Issue

Mets’ Roster Hopeful Dealing With Shoulder Issue

Just weeks away from Opening Day, a New York Mets roster hopeful has experienced a setback. Ahead of Friday night’s spring game, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said right-hander Robert Stock reported shoulder discomfort after pitching for Team Israel in an exhibition earlier this week.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
 The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
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 The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
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 The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz
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 The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz
Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / March 6
Mets' Juan Soto Receives Underwhelming 2026 Prediction

Mets' Juan Soto Receives Underwhelming 2026 Prediction

The baseball world expected Juan Soto to perform at the plate for the New York Mets last season. After all, that's why he was given a 15-year, $765 million contract by New York, which amounted to the biggest contract in sports history.

Carson Benge News / New York Mets on SI / March 6
What Carson Benge's Spring Usage Says About His 2026 Role

What Carson Benge's Spring Usage Says About His 2026 Role

Opening Day is just 20 days away and the New York Mets have a battle in right field. The favorite is top prospect Carson Benge who is competing with MJ Melendez, Mike Tauchman, Tyrone Taylor and Brett Baty.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / March 6
Who Will Be The New York Mets’ Opening Day Right Fielder?

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.

Carson Benge News / Empire Sports Media / March 5
Carson Benge continues to take things ‘one day at a time’, and it’s working

Carson Benge continues to take things ‘one day at a time’, and it’s working

The New York Mets are currently operating with the kind of roster construction that makes Port St. Lucie feel more like a high-stakes poker room than a spring training facility.

Bo Bichette News / Total Pro Sports / March 5
'Not The Best' – Bo Bichette Doesn’t Care About Phillies Fans Booing Him

'Not The Best' – Bo Bichette Doesn’t Care About Phillies Fans Booing Him

Bo Bichette became one of the top free agents of the offseason after declining the qualifying offer from the Toronto Blue Jays in November. The Philadelphia Phillies emerged as the top suitor for the 28-year-old infielder with a long-term contract.

Christian Scott News / Last Word On Sports / March 4
Christian Scott Back on the Mound After Long Road Recovery

Christian Scott Back on the Mound After Long Road Recovery

After being sidelined for 18 months due to undergoing Tommy John surgery combined with an internal brace procedure, Christian Scott is finally back on the mound.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 4
Mets’ Bo Bichette shares intriguing update on his third base move

Mets’ Bo Bichette shares intriguing update on his third base move

The New York Mets are currently taking part in spring training as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 regular season. The Mets are hoping to bounce back

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / March 4
Mets might have a secret weapon on their pitching staff

Mets might have a secret weapon on their pitching staff

Forget the back-page headlines about the big-name trades for a second. Everyone in this town is busy obsessing over how Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers fit into the rotation puzzle, and I get it.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / March 4
Freddy Peralta 'wanted' to be a Met

Freddy Peralta 'wanted' to be a Met

The Mets got the ace they were seeking when they traded for Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers. 

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Edwin Diaz News / Yardbarker / March 4
Edwin Diaz sends message to Mets fans about signing with Dodgers

Edwin Diaz sends message to Mets fans about signing with Dodgers

Diaz addressed his departure from the Mets.

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Nolan McLean News / Field Level Media / March 3
Mets RHP Nolan McLean (vertigo) day-to-day, expects to make WBC start

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.

Francisco Lindor News / Empire Sports Media / March 3
Francisco Lindor hopes to take batting practice on Wednesday

Francisco Lindor hopes to take batting practice on Wednesday

If you’ve spent any time around a baseball diamond, you know the hamate bone is a tiny, useless piece of anatomy right until the second it ruins a season.

Carlos Mendoza News / Total Pro Sports / March 2
'I’ve Never Seen That Before' – Carlos Mendoza Thrilled With Mets Rotation for 2026 After Last Season’s Struggles

'I’ve Never Seen That Before' – Carlos Mendoza Thrilled With Mets Rotation for 2026 After Last Season’s Struggles

The starting rotation was the New York Mets’ major issue in 2025, after missing the playoffs on the final day of the regular season. Persistent injury issues with their starters left manager Carlos Mendoza in a very tough situation with little reliability.

Grae Kessinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 1
Grae Kessinger Sidelined By “Significant” Hamstring Injury

Grae Kessinger Sidelined By “Significant” Hamstring Injury

Mets infielder Grae Kessinger is dealing with what manager Carlos Mendoza described as “a pretty significant injury” to his hamstring, as relayed by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.

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