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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.

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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 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.

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.

Nationals may have avoided Scott Boras in MLB Draft

Best National League draft picks of the last decade

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

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

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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?

The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz

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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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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

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.

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 / Mets Merized Online / July 15

Players of the Week: Lindor Makes History, Senga & Manaea Back on Mound

The Mets started off the week slow, losing two out of three to the Baltimore Orioles. They bounced back later in the week against the Royals, winning two out of three and taking the series.

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 / Mets Merized Online / July 15

Minors Weekly Report: Francisco Alvarez Goes on Homer Spree

Francisco Alvarez struggled mightily in his time with the major league club this year, but that is not the case in Triple-A Syracuse. This past week, Alvarez crushed four homers and 10 RBIs in just six games, reaching a total of eight home runs in just 64 at-bats since being sent down.

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.

Family ties a big theme in first day of MLB Draft

Best National League draft picks of the last decade

Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

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The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Total touchdown leaders by NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 15

Mets trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Tuesday edition

Think you can figure out what Mets player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Hello Mets fans! We’re back for another day of the Amazin Avenue In-5 daily trivia game.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 15

2025 Mets Draft profile: Nathan Hall

With their sixth-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, the 193rd overall pick, the Mets selected Nathan Hall, a right-handed pitcher from the University of Central Missouri.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 15

2025 Mets Draft profile: Peyton Prescott

With their fifth-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, the 163rd overall pick, the Mets selected Peyton Prescott, a right-handed pitcher from Florida State University.

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 / New York Mets on SI / July 14

New York Mets 2025 MLB Draft recap

The 2025 MLB Draft is in the books, and 19 players heard their names called by the New York Mets. For the third consecutive year, the Mets saw their first-round selection drop 10 spots as punishment for violating MLB's Competitive Balance Tax threshold by more than $40 million.

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.

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Mets Star Pete Alonso Addresses MLB Future After $200 Million Report

Last offseason, Pete Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million contract to stay with the New York Mets. Prior to his new deal, the Tampa native spent the first six seasons of his career with the Mets, becoming one of the best first basemen in the majors during that stretch.

Rico Garcia News / Field Level Media / July 14

Yankees claim RHP Rico Garcia off waivers from Mets

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Rico Garcia off waivers from the crosstown Mets on Monday. The Mets designated Garcia for assignment last Friday after he allowed no runs in 4 2/3 innings over two relief outings.

New York Mets 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.