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New York Mets make a decision on Saturday’s starter

With their starting rotation in shambles heading into the final weekend of the regular season, the New York Mets have decided who will start for them on Saturday.

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Mets' Juan Soto admits his 'love' for one aspect of ex-team

The New York Mets are headed into the most pivotal three games of their 2025 MLB regular season against the Miami Marlins. New York is currently clinging to a one-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds for the final NL Wild Card spot, which means their playoff fate is in their own hands.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26

Jon Heyman drops skeptical Mets playoff take

The New York Mets (82-77) have dared the baseball gods to smite them throughout the second half of the 2025 campaign, but lucky for them, the other National League Wild Card contenders have pushed them out of the way and stunningly decided to absorb the lightning bolt themselves.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

In MLB history, a player has amassed 30 or more home runs and stolen bases in the same season 77 times. How many of those players can you name in eight minutes?

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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / September 26

Breaking down the Mets’ playoff scenarios this weekend

Through 159 regular season baseball games, the Mets own a record of 82-77. Heading into their final series of the year—a three-game set against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Florida—the Mets hold the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / September 26

Mets vs. Marlins preview: Series hinges on the bullpens

It all comes down to this. After defeating the Chicago Cubs yesterday to keep their one-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Mets are now three games away from returning to October.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / September 26

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Come Through In Chicago

The New York Mets now have three games left for all the marbles. After coming up clutch to take two out of three in Chicago, the Mets go into the final weekend of the regular season knowing what they need to do.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 26

How this prospect call-up would impact the Mets' bullpen

The New York Mets are contemplating the possibility of bringing up a top pitching prospect to assist their bullpen in the final series of the regular season against the Miami Marlins as they try to lock down the third-and-final NL Wild Card spot.

New York Mets News / TV Insider / September 26

See Bindi Irwin Crash Robert Irwin and Witney Carson’s ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal (Photos)

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson had a special visitor at one of their latest Dancing With the Stars rehearsals. Bindi Irwin returned to the dance studio to watch her younger brother practice for his next DWTS routine.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / September 26

NL Wild Card Update: Mets Remain in Control of Their Own Destiny

The Mets’ victory Tuesday night over the Chicago Cubs was their largest comeback of the season. Unfortunately, the 2025 Mets continue to keep their fans on edge.

Nolan McLean News / Stadium Rant / September 26

Marvelous McLean Leads Mets To Vital 8-5 Victory! Where Would New York Be Without Him?

There aren’t enough superlatives to describe Nolan McLean and what he has meant to the New York Mets. It is easy to forget that he is a rookie, as he has pitched like a wise old sage.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 26

Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor join exclusive MLB history

In the New York Mets’ push for a postseason spot, their two highest-paid superstars are at the forefront. During Thursday’s 8-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs, Francisco Lindor joined Juan Soto in the 30-homer, 30-stolen base club with a towering shot that landed outside Wrigley Field.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / September 26

This Week in Mets Quotes: This Is It Folks!

Your 2025 New York Mets: This is what it’s all about. “We’ve got to play better. We didn’t play good again today. It doesn’t matter what other teams are doing.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 26

Mets phenoms will retain rookie status for 2026

As Mets and Tigers flirt with historic collapses, which one would be worse?

Mets' Francisco Lindor joins rare club with another 30-30 season

Marlins' Sandy Alcantara in position to waylay Mets' plans

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Pete Alonso News / EssentiallySports / September 26

Mets Superfan Sparks Pete Alonso Future Speculation with Truth Bomb Fans Won’t Want to Hear

“The people asking me are thinking about it more than I am.” Pete Alonso remarked a few days ago. Over the course of the last seven years, the New York Mets have seen their first baseman earn the title of “home run king” while time and again being drawn into comparison with Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Mets ride 2 homers to win over Cubs, retain wild-card edge

Brett Baty belted a three-run homer, Francisco Lindor also went deep and rookie Nolan McLean struck out 11 batters, fueling the visiting New York Mets to an 8-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / September 25

Top 3 Suitors In $174 Million Pete Alonso Sweepstakes: Too Early Edition

Last offseason, the New York Mets took a huge risk and let Pete Alonso test free agency as the slugger went after a long-term contract. This risk paid off in a big way, as the Mets were able to sign Alonso to a two-year deal with an opt out after year one following Alonso's trip into free agency.

Francisco Lindor News / Yardbarker / September 25

Mets' Francisco Lindor joins rare club with another 30-30 season

It takes a rare player to be able to have the power to hit 30 home runs and the speed to steal 30 bases in the same season.

2025 MLB season joins rare company amid power barrage

Jacob deGrom makes Rangers history in 30th start

'Dynastic' Dodgers clinch 12th division title in last 13 years

Tigers still have plenty of chances to shake off 'collapse' label

Phillies mash their way to a historic win over Marlins

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reveals why Francisco Alvarez did not start on Thursday

The New York Mets entered Thursday with a slim half-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Wild Card race. So when Francisco Alvarez was left out of the starting lineup for the series finale against the Chicago Cubs, the decision quickly raised eyebrows.

New York Mets News / EssentiallySports / September 25

5 Moves the Mets Should Make if They Fall Short in the Postseason

If you’ve been watching the Mets this season, you know the drill: flashes of brilliance followed by gut-punch collapses that make you question whether this team is playing baseball or auditioning for a soap opera.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25

Mets designate veteran lefty for assignment

Since he’s out of options and his results have been subpar, he has repeatedly been bumped off, but has been brought back whenever the club needs a fresh arm.

New York Mets News / Action Network / September 25

Yonkers Casino Proposal Advances Amid Manhattan Rejections

In a significant development for New York’s casino landscape, the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has unanimously approved a proposal to expand and renovate Empire City Casino in Yonkers.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / September 25

The New York Mets’ Starting Rotation WILL Kill Their Season

Entering play on September 25th, the New York Mets still control their fate for the 2025 season. Holding onto a one-game lead and an NL Wild Card race that should not nearly be this narrow, the Mets can win their final four games and make the playoffs.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / September 24