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On YouTubeJuan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / March 6
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
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.
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?
Kodai Senga News / Amazin' Avenue / March 6
Which Kodai Senga will the Mets get in 2026? 
When the Mets signed Kodai Senga to a five-year, $75 million contract, it signaled the team’s first swing move in the international market in years and generated a lot of excitement, even resulting in an A+ grade from Amazin’ Avenue’s Lukas Vlahos.
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.
Brandon Waddell News / Amazin' Avenue / March 6
Brandon Waddell will try to make his first Opening Day roster this spring
In December 2024, David Stearns signed Brandon Waddell to a minor league contract, the right-hander having spent the prior two seasons playing in Asia, 2023 with the Rakuten Monkeys of the CPBL and the Doosan Bears of the KBO and 2024 with Doosan.
New York Mets News / Just Baseball / March 6
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.
Justin Hagenman News / Amazin' Avenue / March 6
Justin Hagenman hopes to be the man of the hour in 2026
During 2025 spring training, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner has said some positive things about New Jersey native Justin Hagenman. Hefner was impressed with some additional velocity that his pitches had and his ability to command them, but he ultimately did not make the big league club.
Brett Baty News / New York Mets on SI / March 6
Brett Baty's 3-Word Verdict on Mets Position Change Says It All
The New York Mets have had a lot of defensive shifting this offseason. President of Baseball Operations David Stearns made it clear that he was going to improve his team's defense this winter.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 6
Mets announce Spring Breakout roster
One of the more exciting parts of spring training in recent years has been the annual Spring Breakout series of games in which top prospects across all levels of each of the thirty organizations square off.
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.
Jorge Polanco News / Amazin' Avenue / March 5
Grapefruit Juice: Nationals 7, Mets 4—Polanco make spring debut at first base
The Mets dropped their exhibition road game against the Nationals this afternoon by a 7-4 score, as Mets relieer Anderson Severino had a rough go of it, surrendering four runs in just two-thirds of an inning to give Washington the lead in what he previously been a tie game.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 5
Which Mets’ Top Prospects Will Play in the Spring Breakout Game
One of the more popular new additions to the spring training routine is MLB's Spring Breakout games, which showcase the top young prospects in the sport.
Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / March 5
Bo Bichette Makes 'Weird' Admission About New Mets Role
The New York Mets made waves when they signed star infielder Bo Bichette in free agency this past offseason. While there was no question that Bichette would improve the Mets' offense, there was uncertainty about where he would fit in on offense.
Kodai Senga News / New York Mets on SI / March 5
Mets Pitcher Kodai Senga Drawing Praise Ahead of Spring Debut
Flash back to April 29th last year: the New York Mets just became the first team to reach 20 wins at a record of 20-9, while setting a new National League record as the first team to allow less than four runs in each of their first 29 games.
Carson Benge News / Empire Sports Media / March 5
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.
Christian Scott News / Last Word On Sports / March 4
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
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
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
The Mets got the ace they were seeking when they traded for Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Edwin Diaz News / Yardbarker / March 4
Edwin Diaz sends message to Mets fans about signing with Dodgers
Diaz addressed his departure from the Mets.
Nolan McLean News / Field Level Media / March 3
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
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.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / March 2
Extension could mean Freddy Peralta never leaves Mets
New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta may have something more than a payday in mind when it comes to his next contract.
The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz
How many of the 2025 MLB Opening Day starters can you name in five minutes?
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
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
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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