Mets to call up old friend Pham, looking for an offensive spark (source)
LOS ANGELES -- The Mets, who have proven inconsistent offensively throughout a five-game losing streak, are calling on a familiar face for help. New York is set to call up veteran outfielder Tommy Pham ahead of its upcoming series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, multiple sources said. The club
Mets designate RHP García for assignment, call up RHP Gerber
NEW YORK -- Barely two weeks into the season, the Mets designated veteran right-hander Luis García for assignment on Sunday. García was one of three relievers the team signed to guaranteed Major League contracts over the offseason, along with Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. García’s deal was worth $1.75 million,
'We're better than that': Mets vow to fix mistakes after 4th straight loss
NEW YORK -- At some point, it begins to matter less that the Mets are losing and more the manner in which they are losing. In the second inning of their fourth consecutive defeat, an 11-6 loss to the A’s that only briefly became close in the middle innings, Francisco
Nine-time All-Star Kimbrel throws scoreless inning in Mets debut
NEW YORK -- Barely two weeks into the season, the Mets are turning to a likely future Hall of Famer for help. The Mets selected right-hander Craig Kimbrel to the Major League roster before Saturday's game, while designating left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment. Kimbrel has a $2.5 million value in
Back at Citi for first time with A's, McNeil says no beef with Lindor
NEW YORK -- Returning to Citi Field on Friday for the first time as a member of the opposition, A’s second baseman Jeff McNeil put to rest any tension of a rift between him and Francisco Lindor when the two were Mets teammates. Asked directly about a New York Post
Holmes tweaks hamstring, but 'pretty optimistic' he'll make next start
NEW YORK -- Asked Friday afternoon about his organization’s starting pitching depth, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns smiled and spoke about his “experience of how many starters you need over the course of a Major League season.” Some four hours later, those words proved prophetic when the Mets
Polanco says he doesn't need IL stint for Achilles
NEW YORK -- Although Jorge Polanco was out of the Mets’ lineup on Friday for the second straight game, he said his Achilles was feeling better and he won’t need a stint on the injured list. There is reason for his optimism. The Mets sent Polanco for an MRI on
McLean's masterful pitch movement a marvel as he piles up K's vs. D-backs
NEW YORK -- Early in his outing against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, Nolan McLean dropped a curveball into the strike zone at 3,451 revolutions per minute, breaking his own record for highest spin rate of any breaking ball this season. Later in the game, McLean froze Ketel Marte on another
Defensive challenges apparent as Mets players learn on the fly at new positions
NEW YORK -- Brett Baty sprinted diagonally back toward the wall in right field, stole a glance over his shoulder and then turned back around, continuing to track the baseball. At the last moment, Baty thrust his glove out in front of him, only for the ball to sail past
Minter tosses clean inning in first rehab outing, eyeing spring return
NEW YORK -- Left-hander A.J. Minter took the mound Thursday for his first competitive appearance in the last 50 weeks, pitching a scoreless inning with one strikeout for Single-A St. Lucie. “It’s good to see him ready to go today,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “We started the clock, the
Mets not pivoting to a 6-man rotation ... at least for now
NEW YORK -- Even though things haven’t gone perfectly with their starting five in recent days, the Mets will not shift to their original plan of a six-man rotation. At least not yet. Instead, team officials have been pleased enough with their grouping of Freddy Peralta, David Peterson, Nolan McLean,
3 not-so-obvious effects that Soto's injury will have on the Mets
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Peralta battles cold, wind, inefficiency before Mets rally, win in extras
NEW YORK -- If there is a major quibble regarding the start to Freddy Peralta's Mets tenure, it’s the same one that has trailed him throughout much of his nine-year Major League career. As successful as Peralta has been, he’s also proven inefficient. So it was on Tuesday at Citi
Welcome back, Ronny! Mauricio walks it off for Mets in first game, AB in the bigs this season
NEW YORK -- Early Tuesday afternoon, after Ronny Mauricio reported to Citi Field for his first day back in the big leagues, manager Carlos Mendoza ushered the 25-year-old into his office. There, Mendoza delivered an uncomfortable message. Even though the Mets had recalled Mauricio to replace injured outfielder Juan Soto,
Beltrán's No. 15 to be retired by Mets on Sept. 19
NEW YORK -- Not only will Carlos Beltrán enter the National Hall of Fame in Cooperstown this summer, but no one in Flushing will ever wear his No. 15 again. The Mets announced Monday that they will retire Beltrán’s number and induct him into the Mets Hall of Fame in
Soto (calf strain) placed on IL; expected out for 2-3 weeks
NEW YORK -- Originally hopeful that Juan Soto could avoid a stint on the injured list, the Mets on Monday took the more cautious route, placing Soto on the 10-day IL with a right calf strain. While the move is retroactive to Saturday, the Mets announced that a typical timetable
Tuesday, Wednesday start times moved to 4 p.m. ET for D-backs vs. Mets
NEW YORK -- Due to cold temperatures and windy conditions forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Citi Field, the Mets have moved their start times against the Diamondbacks to 4:10 p.m. ET for each of those games. Thursday’s series finale remains unchanged. The Mets and D-backs had been scheduled
Lindor's miscues, quiet bats raise early questions after series loss to Cards
ST. LOUIS -- Shortly after Masyn Winn’s walk-off single blooped into shallow right field on Wednesday afternoon, sticking the Mets with a 2-1, 11-inning defeat and a series loss to the ostensibly rebuilding Cardinals at Busch Stadium, shortstop Francisco Lindor stood in front of a gaggle of questioners to answer
With 99 mph fastball in tow, Senga 'felt like I’m a starting pitcher again'
ST. LOUIS -- By the end of last summer, Kodai Senga can admit now, he was a bit of a mess. For a year and a half, Senga had battled shoulder, calf and hamstring injuries, all of which wreaked havoc on his mechanics. On the mound, he lacked confidence. His
Mets tab J.D. Martinez as special assistant to baseball operations
ST. LOUIS -- The Mets, who already employ Hall of Famer-elect Carlos Beltrán in their front office, have added yet another accomplished hitting mind in J.D. Martinez. A cog of the 2024 “OMG” Mets both on the field and in the clubhouse, Martinez stayed in touch with team officials after
Bichette begins redemption tour by cracking go-ahead RBI single
ST. LOUIS -- Way back in January, at his introductory press conference, Bo Bichette was asked about the unique challenges of playing in New York. “I don’t think anything can prepare you for New York,” Bichette responded. “I’m not unaware that New York is a challenge. I’m not shying away
Bichette taking the boos in stride: 'I thought it took too long'
NEW YORK -- Over seven seasons in Toronto, Bo Bichette said, he never heard more than scattered boos from random fans. That makes sense. Bichette hit .311 as a rookie and rarely faltered much after that, making multiple All-Star teams as a Blue Jay and, in his final year there,
Lindor OK after play at plate, backs aggressive send
NEW YORK -- Following an 11-inning win over the Pirates on Saturday evening, the Mets seemed primed for additional dramatics less than 24 hours later. Yes, Pittsburgh had taken another extra-inning lead. But the Mets were already rallying in the bottom of the 10th at Citi Field, putting two men
McLean shows grit, graduates from prospect status in season debut
NEW YORK -- Nolan McLean’s season debut began rocky and was far from perfect. And yet he still showed why he’s such a well-regarded young pitcher. McLean struck out eight batters over five innings in his 2026 debut, allowing two earned runs and taking a no-decision in the Mets' 4-3,
Robert’s first Mets HR? A 3-run walk-off stunner in extras
NEW YORK -- Luis Robert Jr. reached below the strike zone, dropping his bat head toward the ground before swooping it skyward. It was the finest swing of his fledgling Mets career, a violent uppercut showcasing every bit of the natural talent that Mets officials spent their offseason dreaming on.
