New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NewYork Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Made Baseball History At Home Plate

It was Tuesday night, and something special was brewing in “The Nation’s Capital.” It was not just another routine lineup card exchange, but a moment that would etch itself into baseball’s history books.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Peterson Dominates, Offense Erupts as Mets Top Nationals 8-1

The New York Mets (67-58) defeated the Washington Nationals (50-75) by a score of 8-1 on Tuesday evening at Nationals Park, fueled by a dominant, eight-inning outing from David Peterson and a offensive outburst at the plate.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Veteran righty clears release waivers, is free to sign with any team

The Mets designated him for assignment on Saturday and it was later reported that he had been placed on release waivers.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / August 19

Game Chat: Mets vs Nationals, 6:45 PM

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • 6:45 PM Nationals Park • Washington, DC LHP David Peterson (7-5, 3.30) vs. RHP Jake Irvin (8-7, 5.14) SNY “And if we again tomorrow,

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Mets Dealt Brutal Injury News Amid Intense Playoff Push

The New York Mets are slowly falling behind in the NL East, sitting in second place with a 66-58 record and 5.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies going into their Tuesday matchup against the Washington Nationals.

Edwin Diaz News / New York Mets on SI / August 19

Edwin Diaz has 'strong' team preference with Mets opt out decision looming

While Pete Alonso is the New York Mets player whose player option after the 2025 season is getting the most attention, he isn't the only Mets superstar who can opt out of his current deal after this season ends.

Francisco Alvarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Mets catcher could play through thumb injury but will require surgery

If he can’t play through it a few weeks from now, he could be done for the year.

Little Leaguer had savage comment about meeting Juan Soto

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 19

Reports: Mets C Francisco Alvarez (thumb) headed to IL

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will be placed on the injured list with a right thumb injury, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. Alvarez sustained the injury while sliding into second base during the seventh inning of New York's 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday in the Little League Classic.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2024 NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Second-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

Brandon Sproat News / Mets Merized Online / August 19

How Brandon Sproat Turned His Season Around

Brandon Sproat entered 2025 as the Mets’ top pitching prospect and a Top 100 prospect in baseball, but for the first three months of the season, he largely struggled.

Pete Alonso News / New York Mets on SI / August 19

Experts predict Pete Alonso's free agency contract

Barring injury, New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso is essentially guaranteed to opt out of his two-year, $54 million contract (which includes a player option after the 2025 season) once his current campaign concludes.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Little Leaguer Roasts 'Overrated' Juan Soto at LLWS

Perennial All-Star outfielder Juan Soto has spent his first season with the New York Mets catching stray insults from fans and media members alike. Unfortunately for Soto, he can officially add Little Leaguers to that list.

Juan Soto News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Little Leaguer had savage comment about meeting Juan Soto

A Canadian Little League player had a savage comment about the prospect of meeting New York Mets star Juan Soto. Soto and the Mets were participants in Sunday’s Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., which gives Little League World Series participants a chance to get up close with MLB players.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18

Finally with some momentum, Mets set to face Nationals

The New York Mets look to continue their modest upswing on Tuesday when they open a three-game series against the host Washington Nationals. The Mets matched

Mark Vientos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Mets’ Mark Vientos wants to give gift to Little Leaguer who called HR

It was a fun night in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, especially for Mark Vientos and the New York Mets, as they defeated the Seattle Mariners at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field to secure their second victory in a row and win the three-game series outright.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Mets’ Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor join legends in franchise history

The New York Mets are starting to turn things around again, as they picked up back-to-back wins in their recently concluded three-game series against the Seattle Mariners.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / August 18

New York Mets Make Baserunning History Not Seen Since 2007 in Sunday Win

The New York Mets upended the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Sunday night at the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Penn. The Mets got a gutsy starting pitching performance from Clay Holmes and also got a three-run home run from Mark Vientos to fuel the victory.

Mark Vientos News / Field Level Media / August 17

Mark Vientos (4 RBIs), Mets top Mariners in Little League Classic

Mark Vientos lofted a sacrifice fly in a three-run second inning and hit a three-run homer to spark a four-run outburst in the fifth frame for the New York Mets, who earned a series win by beating the Seattle Mariners 7-3 in the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday.

Nolan McLean News / Total Apex Sports / August 16

New York Mets Starting Pitcher Nolan McLean Delivers In MLB Debut

Look, we’ve all been burned before by hyped-up prospects making their big league debuts. You know the drill – some 22-year-old gets called up, throws three innings of absolute chaos, and suddenly everyone’s pretending like “he just needs time to adjust” while secretly knowing he’ll be back in Triple-A by Tuesday.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 15

Francisco Lindor reveals 'most important thing' amid Mets' ongoing crisis

The New York Mets fell to 2-13 over their past 15 games when they blew yet another lead en route to suffering a 4-3 loss to the lowly Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.

While Mariners try to end brief skid, Mets hope to revive season

Mets' playoff chances in jeopardy after latest tough loss

Pete Alonso gets awesome gift from Mets after breaking HR record

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'Most MLB 3+ RBI-games since 2015' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 14