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Pete Alonso Reveals Mets’ Treatment of Him Before All-Star Game

The New York Mets have a star-studded roster, but that hasn't stopped first baseman Pete Alonso from leading them in multiple categories this season. The slugger tops the squad with a .280 batting average, 77 RBI, 101 hits, 26 doubles, and a .908 OPS.

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Recapping the Mets’ day two of the MLB Draft

As day two ends, the Mets find themselves with a new batch of intriguing prospects. With the second and final day of the MLB Draft concluded, here’s a quick recap of the major Mets news from Monday.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 15

2025 Mets Draft profile: Tyler McLoughlin

With their tenth-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, the 313rd overall pick, the Mets selected Tyler McLoughlin, a right-handed pitcher from the University of Georgia.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 15

2025 Mets Draft profile: Anthony Frobose

With their ninth-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, the 283rd overall pick, the Mets selected Anthony Frobose, a shortstop from Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak, New York.

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The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 15

Mets 2025 First Half Report Card: Starting Pitchers

The starting pitching, perhaps overlooked as a strength of the team before the season, helped carry the Mets to the best record in baseball (45-24) on June 12.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 15

Mets 'could seek' reunion via trade with beloved former outfielder

While the baseball world currently has its focus on the 2025 MLB All-Star Game (which takes place on July 15), as soon as this game ends and the regular season resumes, attention will turn toward the July 31 trade deadline.

David Robertson News / New York Mets on SI / July 15

New York Mets linked to free agent reliever David Robertson

With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching in 16 days, the New York Mets are looking to upgrade their bullpen to support All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. In addition to the trade market, it appears that the Mets are exploring free agency to help boost their 'pen as well.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 15

2025 Mets Draft profile: Camden Lohman

With their seventh-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, the 253rd overall pick, the Mets selected Camden Lohman, a right-handed pitcher from Fort Zumwalt North High School in O’Fallon, Missouri.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 15

Mets Go Pitcher-Heavy on Day 2 of 2025 MLB Draft

The 2025 MLB draft has come to a close, all 20 rounds, and it was an eventful one. For the Mets, the big story was that they would only pick once in the first hundred picks, and with their pick, the 38th, they selected two-way player Mitch Voit.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 15

Mets Showing Interest In David Robertson

The Mets have shown some level of interest in 40-year-old reliever David Robertson, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. According to Sammon, Robertson will be throwing for interested clubs, and multiple teams are expected to attend one of his throwing sessions within the next week.

Grant Hartwig News / New York Mets on SI / July 15

Former Mets reliever signs with Japanese club

This former New York Mets relief pitcher is taking his talents to Japan. After not appearing in any big league games for the Mets this season, relief pitcher Grant Hartwig has agreed to a deal with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball, Japan's premier baseball league.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 15

Juan Soto's agent offers strong response to All-Star snub

The fact that New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto wasn't selected for the National League All-Star Game roster remained one of the top storylines surrounding the event.

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Mets' Pete Alonso addresses uncertain future with opt-out decision looming

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The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 15

2025 Mets Draft profile: Cam Tilly

With their sixth-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, the 223rd overall pick, the Mets selected Cam Tilly, a right-handed pitcher from Auburn University.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 15

Aaron Judge sends wish for Mets' Juan Soto at All-Star Game

There are four New York Mets players (Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and David Peterson) who will be representing their team during the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, which is taking place at the Atlanta Braves' home stadium on July 15.

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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 15

A look at the former Mets in this year’s All-Star Game

It’s time to Meet these Mets again. From Nolan Ryan and Jeff Kent to Justin Turner and Daniel Murphy, the Mets always seem to have former players populating the All-Star Game.

Travis Jankowski News / New York Mets on SI / July 15

Former Mets fan favorite elects free agency following DFA

For the third time this season, veteran center fielder Travis Jankowski will be a free agent. Following his DFA from the New York Mets last week, Jankowski cleared waivers and has officially elected free agency instead of returning to Triple-A.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 15

The Mets’ best and worst moments at Truist Park

From blown leads to playoff-clinchers, these are the highest and lowest Mets moments to take place in Atlanta’s new ballpark. It’s no secret that Atlanta has been a source of nightmares for the Mets.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 15

From Complex To Queens: 2025 draft recap, Day 2

Even if the Baseball Reference stats don’t wow you, this was more good drafting Welcome to From Complex to Queens, Home Run Applesauce’s podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 15

Mets' Pete Alonso addresses uncertain future with opt-out decision looming

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso seems to be on track to opt out of his existing contract after the 2025 campaign so he can test free agency for the second straight offseason.

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Kevin Herget News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Former Braves pitcher elects free agency

Right-hander Kevin Herget has elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Veteran outfielder elects free agency

That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Mets last week.

Sean Manaea News / Field Level Media / July 13

Mets expect to have LHP Sean Manaea for series finale against Royals

Left-hander Sean Manaea finally appears set to make his season debut for the New York Mets. Expected to piggy-back off starter Clay Holmes, Manaea looks to help the visiting Mets complete a three-game sweep Sunday of the host Kansas City Royals, who must be more opportunistic in this finale.