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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18
Ranking the best active MLB players without MVP award
Over the years, the names on the list below have dominated MLB headlines at one point or another. Fans may have even heard their names come synonymous with the best in the game. Surprisingly enough, none of them have won a single MVP.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 18
Mets' Juan Soto is tantalizingly close to joining exclusive club
Not only is Soto having another great season, but he is also chasing a historic milestone.
MLB News / Sport Relay / September 18
Mets Claim Series Against Padres 
Jonah Tong’s strong start and Brandon Nimmo’s three-run home run gave the New York Mets a big series win over the San Diego Padres, 6–1, Thursday afternoon.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Mets’ Pete Alonso Sends Jonah Tong Message After Padres Game
The New York Mets not only beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on Thursday, but something happened that was more important than the game itself. Pitching prospect Jonah Tong got back on track, picking up the win after allowing one run (zero earned) on four hits over five innings, with eight strikeouts and no walks.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Jonah Tong News / New York Mets on SI / September 18
Jonah Tong makes New York Mets history in latest start
After failing to make it out of the first inning during his previous start, Jonah Tong gave the New York Mets a much-needed bounce-back outing. In his fifth career start on Thursday, the 22-year-old went five innings against the San Diego Padres, allowing one unearned run on four hits with no walks and a career-high eight strikeouts.
New York Mets News / Field Level Media / September 18
Brandon Nimmo helps Mets tame Padres
Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo homered Thursday while rookie Jonah Tong pitched five solid innings for the win as the New York Mets stopped the visiting San Diego Padres 6-1.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18
How Sean Manaea helped Jonah Tong after disastrous Rangers start
With a playoff berth on the line and their veteran starters struggling, the New York Mets embraced a midseason youth movement. The Mets turned to three rookie pitchers to help save the season, calling up Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat.
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / September 18
Nimmo Homers, Spoils Shildt’s Strategy in Mets Win Over Padres
The pivotal moment came in the third inning. Pete Alonso walked to put runners on the corners with one out, prompting San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt to give starter Randy Vasquez an early hook.
Paul Skenes News / New York Mets on SI / September 18
Expert can 'easily imagine' Paul Skenes joining New York Mets
Despite having played less than two full seasons in MLB, there's a case to be made that Pittsburgh Pirates 23-year-old right-handed hurler Paul Skenes is already the best pitcher on the planet.
Kodai Senga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18
Will Kodai Senga be on the Mets’ postseason roster?
The New York Mets are in the final stretch of their push for the final National League Wild Card spot. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has a lot to figure out before the playoffs start.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 18
MLB analyst picks Mets' pitching prospect for prestigious minor league honor
The New York Mets have had a breath of fresh air added to their roster with the addition of several star pitching prospects. First, it was Nolan McLean.
Carlos Mendoza News / New York Mets on SI / September 18
What Carlos Mendoza must do in the Mets’ final 10 games
The New York Mets have just 10 games left in the regular season and are trying to cling to the final playoff spot in the National League. Entering Thursday's
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 18
Mets not addressing starting rotation at trade deadline was massive mistake
The New York Mets are desperately trying to hold on to the final Wild Card spot in the National League, but poor play of late has resulted in things getting tight.
Reed Garrett News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18
Mets place Reed Garrett on IL with elbow sprain, designate Dom Hamel
The Mets announced a large slate of roster moves this morning, most notably placing righty Reed Garrett on the 15-day injured list due to a sprain in his right elbow.
Jeff McNeil News / Just Baseball / September 18
Jeff McNeil Is Still the Mets’ Best Option in Center Field
Things that nobody thought would be said in 2025: Jeff McNeil is the New York Mets’ best center fielder. That is far from a knock on McNeil. In eight MLB seasons, he has a .285 batting average, two All-Star appearances (2019 & 2022), a batting title (2022), a Silver Slugger award (2022) and a 118 career OPS+.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18
Clinging to final wild card, Mets chase series win vs. Padres
The New York Mets might spend the final days of the regular season continuing to benefit from teams failing to take advantage of the extended subpar play of the Mets in their effort to grab the final National League wild-card spot.
Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Juan Soto Makes Admission After Mets’ Loss to Padres
The New York Mets have one of the best star trios in baseball in Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Francisco Lindor, but they're still in crisis mode. They're
New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / September 17
4 Players Mets Should Pursue This Winter To Bolster Roster: Too Early Edition
The New York Mets are loaded with talent. They went out and spent hundreds of millions of dollars in free agency last offseason to put themselves in this position, but they're still not the loaded powerhouse that many expected them to be.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 17
Mets' David Stearns confirms opinion of manager Carlos Mendoza amid wild-card race
Is Mendoza's job in jeopardy amid a late summer swoon for the Mets?
Francisco Lindor News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17
Francisco Lindor had the best reaction to his wife performing national anthem on violin
A different member of the Lindor family had the Citi Field crowd on its feet Tuesday during the New York Mets’ game against the San Diego Padres. Mets All-Star Francisco Lindor watched from near the dugout as his wife, Katia Lindor, had the privilege of performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” on violin before the Mets-Padres contest.
Francisco Alvarez News / Total Apex Sports / September 16
New York Mets Catcher Francisco Alvarez Leaves Game With Apparent Injury
Just when you thought a Mets game might end without a collective gasp from the fanbase, the baseball gods decided to have a laugh. Catcher Francisco Alvarez left the game after being drilled by a fastball during what was shaping up to be a rare, stress-free 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.
MLB News / Action Network / September 16
Freedom Plaza Casino Planners up the Ante With More Housing
Developers are battling intensely as they keep changing their plans to try to win one of the three downstate casino licenses in New York. The Freedom Plaza team announced it will expand its affordable housing project.
New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / September 14
New York Mets’ Late-Inning Heroics Keeps Postseason Hopes Alive
Sometimes baseball feels like that friend who keeps borrowing money and never pays you back – just when you think you’re done, it pulls you right back in.
Sean Manaea News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Mets moving Sean Manaea to bullpen
The Mets are moving left-hander Sean Manaea to the bullpen, according to a report from Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manaea told reporters
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