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New York Mets set starting rotation to begin second half

The second half of the season is set to begin tomorrow and the New York Mets finally have the rotation they envisioned in spring training ready to go.

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2025 Mets Draft profile: Zack Mack

With their sixteenth-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, the 493rd overall pick, the Mets selected Zack Mack, a right-handed pitcher from Loyola Marymount University.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 17

2025 Mets Draft profile: Conner Ware

With their fifteenth-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, the 463rd overall pick, the Mets selected Conner Ware, a left-handed pitcher from Louisiana State University.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 17

Mets predicted to make blockbuster trade for All-Star third baseman

With the All-Star break in the books, all eyes will be on what the New York Mets will do ahead of the trade deadline. At 55-42 and just half a game behind

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

The 'Leadoff home run leader' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 17

Ranking The Mets’ Trade Deadline Needs

The Trade Deadline is exactly two weeks away. With a slew of needs, the New York Mets are expected to be major buyers. As things stand right now, the Mets figure to be one of the busiest teams at the deadline.

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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 17

New York Mets shockingly predicted to miss MLB playoffs

There was a time not too long ago when the New York Mets appeared to be one of the most likely teams to win the 2025 World Series. This was because they boasted the best record in all of baseball for the first two or so months of the season, and their roster seemingly had no holes.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 17

Midseason Top 50 Mets Prospect List

It’s almost time for teams to start trading, and the New York Mets are clearly going to be buyers as they look to get back to the postseason. With that in mind, I’ve updated my list of top prospects in the Mets system, taking into account their progress since the start of the 2025 season.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 17

New York Mets Agree to Underslot Deal with Very Intriguing First-Round Pick

After taking him with the No. 38 pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday night, the New York Mets have agreed to contract terms with intriguing prospect Mitch Voit.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 17

Remembering David Wright's most iconic Mets moments

The Captain is finally having his number put up in the rafters this weekend. David Wright is being honored on Saturday at Citi Field, having his iconic number 5 retired.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17

1 fatal flaw New York Mets must address before 2025 MLB trade deadline

The New York Mets are in a good spot as they come out of the All-Star break. The Mets are 55-42 and just a half-game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first in the National League East.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 17

MMO Roundtable: Our Favorite David Wright Memories

It’s happening this weekend – David Wright‘s number 5 is getting retired. With that, he’ll enter the Mets Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Citi Field this Saturday, July 19th.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 17

New York Mets sign 2025 first round pick Mitch Voit

The New York Mets have officially signed their 2025 first round pick Mitch Voit, the team announced on Thursday. Voit will join the team at Citi Field on Friday, where he will be introduced as a member of the Mets and take batting practice before beginning his career in Single-A St.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 17

Mets sign Mitch Voit, their top pick in the 2025 draft

The 20-year-old from the University of Michigan has potential as a two-way player. The Mets have signed Mitch Voit, their first pick in the 2025 draft, according to a Thursday morning announcement.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 17

Mets 2025 First Half Report Card: Outfielders

Among Mets outfielders, two positions have clearly stood out. Both corner outfielders rank among the league’s best at their respective spots. Juan Soto is tied for seventh in fWAR among primary right fielders, while Brandon Nimmo is tied for sixth among primary left fielders.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 17

Player Meter: Pitchers, July 7-13

A quick review of how the Mets’ pitchers fared in the final week of the first half. Seeing Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga’s names back on this meter warms my heart.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 17

Analyst shares how Juan Soto must improve amid Mets' pursuit of Phillies in NL East race

ESPN's David Schoenfield noted on Thursday how Soto must improve at the plate as the Mets and Phillies seem destined to battle for the NL East throughout the second half.

Mets, Yankees interested in reuniting with former All-Star reliever

Three potential landing spots for Rangers OF Adolis García

Six takeaways from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game

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

The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / July 17

The Mets’ Path to October: 5 Blockbuster Trades They Could Make

As the New York Mets go into the All-Star break, the Mets sit just 0.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. The Mets should consider themselves extremely lucky to be in such a position.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 17

Player Meter: Position players, July 7-13

A quick review of how the Mets’ position players fared in the final week of the first half. The Mets began their last week of the first half with a thrilling come from behind victory against the Orioles before getting swept in a doubleheader on Thursday.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 17

Here are the Mets’ options for internal reinforcements to start the second half

If the Mets wanted to shake things up a bit to start the second half of the season, they certainly could. With the Mets set to resume their season tomorrow night against the Reds in Queens, the team could shake things up quite a bit with several internal reinforcements if the front office were so inclined.

Francisco Alvarez News / New York Mets on SI / July 17

Insider gets clear about Francisco Alvarez's Mets promotion timeline

On June 22, the New York Mets announced that they were optioning 23-year-old catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse. This was the byproduct of

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

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