New York Mets third baseman/designated hitter Mark Vientos entrenched himself in the team's lore by slashing .327.362/.636 with five homers and 14 RBI over 13 playoff games last season.
A horrific seventh inning led to the Mets’ seventh-straight loss. The Phillies scored six runs in the frame and went on to beat the Mets 10-2 Friday at Citizens Bank Park to drop New York (45-31) into second place in the National League East.
Blade Tidwell had an encouraging outing, but the Phillies had a six-run seventh against the Mets’ bullpen. The Mets survived the “Blade Tidwell vs. Zack Wheeler” portion of the evening, but then were done in by a disastrous seventh inning by the bullpen, as they fell to the Phillies 10-2 and dropped their seventh straight game.
It may not be much longer before Mark Vientos is back with the New York Mets. Before Friday’s series opener in Philadelphia, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the plan is for Vientos to rehab in Syracuse through the end of the weekend.
The New York Mets are in as tough a position as a first-place team could be. Not only are starting pitchers Kodai Senga (hamstring) and Tylor Megill (elbow) on the 15-day IL, but they're starting rookie right-hander Blade Tidwell (0-1, 14.73 ERA) against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday with the two squads tied atop the NL East.
Following a historic offseason in which the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to an MLB-record 15-year, $765 million contract, they then looked to what they already had on their roster.
Friday, June 20, 2025 • 7:15 PM Citizens Bank Park • Philadelphia, PA RHP Blade Tidwell (0-1, 14.73) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (7-2, 2.76) Apple TV+ The Mets are now entering their most consequential stretch of games so far this season.
It was first reported Thursday that Blade Tidwell would start for the Mets on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. That was not originally the plan, however, but with Justin Hagenman being forced into action against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, the Mets had to adapt.
Just a couple of weeks ago, some wondered whether the New York Mets would have to make any acquisitions at the trade deadline or whether their roster was already well stocked enough for a postseason push.
A very strange scene occurred in the visitors' bullpen during the Pittsburgh Pirates' June 19 game against the Detroit Tigers at Detroit's Comerica Park.
The Brooklyn Cyclones enter the second half of the minor league season on Friday knowing one thing. They are in the postseason. The High-A affiliate of the New York Mets, the Cyclones won the South Atlantic League First Half North Division title on Thursday with a 6-4 comeback road victory over the Aberdeen IronBirds.
The New York Mets are officially in free fall. Talk about a tough stretch. The Mets are now riding a season-high six game losing streak after being swept by the Braves in Atlanta.
SNY's John Harper spoke with a major-league scout and multiple analysts about how the Mets should handle Francisco Alvarez leading up to the All-Star break.
The New York Mets have received great results from their pitching staff this season, all things considered. Both the rotation and the bullpen have played a significant role in why the team owns one of the best records in baseball.
The New York Mets are having one of their best seasons in recent memory and have a chance to make a significant impact in the National League. Thus, it’s unsurprising to see stars like Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, and Juan Soto among the top vote-getters in the All-Star Game MLB fan voting.
The New York Mets are in a pitching predicament. As the team reels from a sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves, extending their losing streak to six games, the starting rotation is unraveling.
The New York Mets were the team of the offseason, signing Juan Soto to the richest contract in the sport’s history. After getting swept by the Atlanta Braves, they are tied for the NL East lead with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Can the Mets get back to winning, please? The New York Mets (45-30) travel to Citizen’s Bank Park for a three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies (45-30) starting this evening.
The New York Mets were beaten 7-1 on Thursday by the Atlanta Braves, marking the second consecutive series in which they've been swept. The Mets, up by 5.5 games in the National League East just last week, are now tied with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Currently reeling from a six-game losing streak, the New York Mets are also dealing with the absence ace starting pitcher Kodai Senga who suffered a right hamstring strain during a June 11 win against the Washington Nationals.
The New York Mets are amid their worst stretch of the 2025 MLB season. Dropping their sixth straight game on Thursday night, a 7-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Mets no longer have sole possession of first place in the NL East.
Outfielder José Azocar elected free agency after being outrighted by the Braves, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Atlanta designated him for assignment on Monday when Stuart Fairchild returned from the injured list.
With the New York Mets in the midst of a 10-game slate, which includes three against the Philadelphia Phillies and seven with the Atlanta Braves, it is time to talk about Francisco Lindor.