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On YouTubeFrancisco Lindor News / Empire Sports Media / February 21
Mets star Francisco Lindor takes a small step in injury recovery
The Mets didn’t just lose a shortstop when Francisco Lindor went under the knife on February 11. They lost their metronome, their emotional thermostat, the one guy in that clubhouse who can flip a bad Tuesday into a winning streak by sheer force of personality.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / February 21
Spring Training Game Chat: Marlins vs Mets, 1:10 PM 
Saturday, February 21, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL LHP Robby Snelling (0-0, -.–) vs. LHP Brandon Waddell (0-0, -.–) SNY The wait is over!
A.J. Ewing News / Amazin' Avenue / February 21
You should be excited about A.J. Ewing
There were a lot of notable breakouts in the Mets’ system last year. Nolan McLean went from an interesting arm in the back third of the top-101 to a potential top-of-the-rotation and the putative favorite for the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Juan Soto News / Mets Merized Online / February 20
Citi Field Reaches Revenue Record in Juan Soto’s First Mets Season
The Mets have already seen a massive return on investment with Juan Soto‘s 15-year, $765 million contract that he signed with the club in December 2024.
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 / Empire Sports Media / February 20
Juan Soto, Marcus Semien, and Bo Bichette will all be in the lineup for Mets spring opener
Spring training baseball is supposed to ease you in. Soft tosses, light jogs, guys laughing in the outfield grass while February does its thing. But the Mets‘ Grapefruit League opener Saturday against the Miami Marlins?
Nolan McLean News / New York Mets on SI / February 20
How Mets' Nolan McLean Fared in Live Batting Practice
New York Mets young phenom right-handed starter Nolan McLean has co-ace written all over him as he heads into his first full-season in the major leagues.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / February 20
Mets' Carlos Mendoza Announces Bo Bichette News at Spring Training
The New York Mets made several notable reinforcements to their lineup this offseason, and expectations in Queens have risen because of it. The team’s
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 20
Who is Playing in the Mets' First Spring Game and Who Isn't
At long last, New York Mets fans finally get to see their beloved team take the field again on February 21. The Mets' final game of the 2025 season came on September 28, when they lost to the Miami Marlins.
Juan Lagares News / New York Mets on SI / February 20
Former Mets Gold Glove Winner Retires From Baseball
This former Gold Glover with the New York Mets is calling it a career. Juan Lagares, a center fielder who played eight seasons for the Mets, has announced his retirement from professional baseball.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / February 20
Mets Top 50 Prospects for 2026: 40-36 Features Versatility, Righty Arms
To start off my Top 50 Mets prospects for 2026 we looked at a few arms who could potentially help the Mets this season in the 50-46 group and then the 45-41 group focused mostly on young talent from the Dominican Summer League.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Jonah Tong News / Empire Sports Media / February 20
The key to a breakout: Mets’ young star Jonah Tong is working to add a new pitch to his arsenal
The thing about pitching prospects is everyone loves them until it’s time to actually wait for them. Right now the New York Mets don’t have that problem with Jonah Tong.
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / February 20
Mike Baumann has a knuckle-curve, will travel
One of the my favorite bits in Mets discourse these days is that the only part of roster building that David Stearns is actually excited about is dumpster diving for relief arms.
Starling Marte News / New York Mets on SI / February 20
Starling Marte Predicted to Join NL East Club
One of the best remaining free agent hitters in the market is former New York Mets outfielder and DH, Starling Marte. On the one hand, it's strange to see Marte still available.
New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / February 20
Francisco Lindor Breaks Silence After Steve Cohen Makes Decison On Vacant Mets Captain Role
The New York Mets start a new chapter this year after moving several superstars off their roster during the offseason. With many cornerstones of the team no longer in New York, Francisco Lindor was supposedly in line to become the official captain of the Mets.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20
Three starting pitchers looking to bounce back in 2026
While starting pitchers aren’t quite as volatile as relievers, injuries and underperformance still led many to post tough seasons in 2025.
Luis Robert News / Empire Sports Media / February 19
Mets’ new center fielder Luis Robert Jr. impresses with 115-mph batted ball: ‘When he’s healthy, the numbers are going to be there’
The New York Mets didn’t give Luisangel Acuna away. Let’s be clear about that. They traded a player who had absolutely no path to meaningful playing time
Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19
Inside Mets manager Carlos Mendoza’s ABS plan for spring training
The New York Mets are attacking the ABS Challenge System with urgency this spring. As spring training unfolds in Port St. Lucie for the Mets, manager Carlos Mendoza is preparing his roster for one of the most impactful MLB rule changes in the sport’s history.
Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19
Mets’ Bo Bichette details 1 big change amid third base move
Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets in the offseason. It will be the first time in his career playing for a new team, and he’ll also be playing a new position at third base.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19
Mets give pitching staff a boost with latest contract agreement
The New York Mets are currently gearing up for the 2026 MLB season, participating in spring training. It was a roller coaster of an offseason for the Mets, who saw both Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso walk out the door in free agency, but also made a splash by bringing in Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette on a lucrative contract.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / February 19
Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts to Steve Cohen 'never' having a team captain
Cohen recently revealed that the Mets will never have an official captain under his watch. Prior to that pronouncement, Lindor had long been considered the leading candidate to earn the honor if the Mets decided to bestow it.
New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / February 19
'Least Improved' – Steven Phillips Drops Shocking Prediction For The New York Mets
The New York Mets will start the 2026 campaign with a very different team from their Opening Day roster from last year. They no longer have Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, and Edwin Diaz in the clubhouse.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / February 19
How Juan Soto could be key to Luis Robert Jr.'s bounce back with Mets
Spring training is here, and Juan Soto’s effect on Luis Robert Jr. is already obvious.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / February 18
Carlos Mendoza laughs off question about reported reason for Mets' clubhouse issues during 2025 season
Alleged clubhouse issues that impacted the Mets during their brutal collapse last season have generated articles and local sports-talk radio discussions throughout the winter and the early days of spring training.
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