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Mets' Pete Alonso called 'natural fit' for NL team in free agency

The New York Mets had a historic month of August when it comes to their offensive production. According to a September 1 X post from SNY, the Mets' 177 runs scored and 52 home runs in August were both franchise records.

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Juan Soto's 2024 Mega-Deal Is Good News For 2026 Free Agent Class

Last offseason, the Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes dominated the headlines. Soto was pursued by most of the big market teams in baseball, including the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / September 1

Game Chat: Mets vs Tigers, 1:10 PM

Friday, September 1, 2025 • 1:10 PM Comerica Park • Detroit, MI LHP Sean Manaea (1-2, 5.01) vs. RHP Charlie Morton (9-10, 5.25) SNY • MLBN The Mets look to shake off a rough weekend against the Marlins with a trip to visit the Detroit Tigers.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / September 1

Here’s where the Mets stand in the NL playoff picture

As the calendar turns to September, the MLB regular season has officially entered its final month. The first game of the postseason is scheduled for September 30, and there is still plenty left to be decided over the season’s final four weeks.

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The 'MLB four-home run games' quiz

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 1

New York Mets decide on September call-ups

The New York Mets have announced their September call-ups. On Monday morning, the Mets officially recalled versatile infielder Luisangel Acuña and right-handed reliever Justin Hagenman from Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / September 1

Monday Stat Party: McLean and Tong make history

Welcome to Monday Stat Party, a new series devoted to showcasing the most eyebrow-raising, nostalgia-inducing, and often wildly obscure statistical developments from the past week of Mets baseball.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / September 1

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Lose Momentum Against Miami

The 2025 season is proving to be a frustrating rollercoaster ride for the New York Mets. Days after sweeping the Phillies in dominating fashion, the Mets dropped three of four to the lowly Marlins.

Mark Vientos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Mets’ Mark Vientos reveals why he nearly sparked brawl vs. Marlins

The benches would clear between the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins during Sunday’s 5-1 victory that started when pitcher Sandy Alcantara hit Mark Vientos on the leg.

Justin Hagenman News / Amazin' Avenue / September 1

Mets add Luisangel Acuña and Justin Hagenman to roster

With rosters expanding to 28 players today now that it’s September, the Mets have added Luisangel Acuña and Justin Hagenman to their active roster. Teams are permitted to carry one additional pitcher and position player through the end of the regular season.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / September 1

The Mets try to put a tiger in their tank against the Tigers

The New York Mets (73-64) travel to the Motor City for a three-game set with the Detroit Tigers (80-58). While both teams have had hot streaks this season, the teams are meeting at a time when their playoff hopes are still fairly secure but their play makes the prospect of a long playoff run somewhat murky.

Kodai Senga News / New York Mets on SI / September 1

Mets manager gets blunt about Kodai Senga's struggles

After the New York Mets produced a three-game sweep against their NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies earlier this week, the sentiment among the fan base was that New York's seemingly endless losing skid was finally in the rearview mirror, and this team was turning a corner heading into the postseason.

Sean Manaea News / Field Level Media / September 1

Struggling Mets turn to Sean Manaea to steady rotation vs. Tigers

The New York Mets had a rough weekend at home against Miami. They'll look to get their pitching staff straightened out during a three-game series at Detroit, which begins on Monday afternoon.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 31

Three important things to watch for the Mets down the stretch in September

Despite a terrible start to August, the New York Mets are still comfortably in a playoff spot right now, and the team should be pleased about how they have played of late.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Benches clear in Marlins-Mets game after heated exchange

Tempers flared during Sunday’s game between the Miami Marlins and New York Mets after a batter was hit by a pitch, and a heated exchange led to both benches clearing.

Sandy Alcantara's strong start helps Marlins take series vs. Mets

Mets ride hot start, Jonah Tong's impressive debut in historic performance

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Angels sign Jose Urena, place Tyler Anderson on IL

The Los Angeles Angels announced Sunday afternoon that they’ve signed right-hander Jose Urena to a major league contract. He’ll take the active roster spot of left-hander Tyler Anderson, who is headed to the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

Juan Soto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31

Mets’ Juan Soto pulls off unprecedented feat with bombshell August

The New York Mets may have fallen to the Miami Marlins, 11-8, but Juan Soto continues to electrify in August as he etched his name into MLB history. Despite the loss, the Mets star became the first player ever to record at least 10 home runs, 10 stolen bases, and 25 walks in a single calendar month.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / August 31

Mets Notebook: Sloppy Defense and Surging Offense

QUEENS — One of the classic clichés in baseball is that if a team scores eight runs, that team typically wins. However, that also is dependent on that team’s pitching and defense holding up their end of the bargain.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 30

Mets bring back RHP Chris Devenski, designate LHP Jose Castillo

The New York Mets recalled veteran right-hander Chris Devenski from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, while left-hander Jose Castillo was designated for assignment.

Jose Castillo News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Mets designate left-hander for assignment

The Mets announced that left-hander Jose Castillo has been designated for assignment. Right-hander Chris Devenski was called up from Triple-A Syracuse in the corresponding move.

Nolan McLean News / Stadium Rant / August 30

Is Nolan McLean The Ace Of The Future For The Mets?

Nolan McLean has had a phenomenal start to his MLB career with the New York Mets. He is currently undefeated in his first three games. While it is a small sample size, if he continues to be dominant, could he end up being the ace for the Mets in the future?

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Mets manager discusses plans for rotation after Jonah Tong's debut

The Mets are moving to a six-man rotation for the time being, manager Carlos Mendoza tells reporters (including Anthony DiComo of MLB.com). That’ll keep Jonah Tong in the rotation after tonight’s debut.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29