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MLB News / Mets Merized Online / August 20

Mendoza, Cairo Become First Venezuelan Managers to Face Off

The lineup cards from Tuesday night’s Mets-Nationals game are going to the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Valencia, which happens to be located between the hometowns of Carlos Mendoza and Miguel Cairo.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 20

Six Mets Prospects Crack ESPN’s Top 100

With the MLB draft and trade deadline both now passed, ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel has updated his 2025 in-season top 100 MLB prospects, and the list includes six Mets prospects: No.

David Peterson News / Mets Merized Online / August 20

Dependable David Peterson Attacks, Strikes Out 10

David Peterson faced 27 batters Tuesday. He threw a first-pitch strike to 20 of them. The key to pitching late into games, apparently, is going after hitters early.

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Mark Vientos News / New York Mets on SI / August 20

Mets' slugger gives candid response to inconsistent playing time

It has been a tough season for New York Mets' slugger Mark Vientos, to say the least. Despite hitting home runs in two consecutive games, Vientos' stat line on the year is still mediocre at best.

Nolan McLean News / Legends On Deck / August 20

Nolan McLean Ignites Mets’ Resurgence with Debut That Changed Everything

Prior to Saturday, August 16th, the New York Mets were in desperate need of a spark. After dropping 11 of their previous 13 games, the season looked to be slipping away.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 20

Could the New York Mets call up another top pitching prospect?

Brandon Sproat began the season as the New York Mets' top pitching prospect. However, a tough start in Triple-A gave way for surging arms Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong to surpass the hard-throwing righty in the Mets farm and the MLB's top 100 prospects rankings.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 20

Ron Darling compares Nolan McLean to legendary Mets pitcher

First impressions are important, especially when it comes to big league debuts. New York Mets’ prospect Nolan McLean made a strong one on Saturday, and one team legend made a glowing comparison.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Mets visit Nationals, seek to extend modest win streak

The New York Mets have reignited their offense, and in doing so they have three consecutive wins. The Mets will look to continue to flex their muscles on Wednesday night when they vie to win their three-game series against the host Washington Nationals.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets 100% real about David Peterson’s 8-inning start

The New York Mets secured a statement win Tuesday night at Citi Field, routing the Washington Nationals 8-1 behind a career-best performance from left-hander David Peterson.

David Peterson News / Field Level Media / August 19

David Peterson fans 10 as Mets blow out Nationals

David Peterson struck out a season-high 10 batters over eight innings and Mark Vientos belted a two-run homer to highlight a five-run third, fueling the New York Mets to an 8-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / August 19

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.

Paul Blackburn 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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 14