LOS ANGELES -- Juan Soto took a significant step forward in his return from a strained right calf on Tuesday, beginning a running progression according to team owner Steve Cohen, who revealed the news on X after the Mets' 2-1 loss to the Dodgers extended their losing streak to seven

LOS ANGELES -- Early in Nolan McLean's start Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, he caused Shohei Ohtani to glitch on a sweeper, making the four-time MVP contort his body backward on a pitch that clipped the strike zone. An inning later, Freddie Freeman acted similarly on an inside sinker before

LOS ANGELES -- Jared Young's feel-good start to the season hit a snag this week, when the 30-year-old began feeling discomfort in his left knee. The Mets sent Young for testing and were awaiting results before making an injured list decision. Young, a surprise addition to the Opening Day roster,

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 called up veteran outfielder Tommy Pham ahead of its series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, optioning Ronny Mauricio back to Triple-A Syracuse.

LOS ANGELES -- The Mets’ offensive malaise is becoming a trend that’s threatening their season before it ever really gets going. Monday, the Mets managed just three hits -- all singles -- off Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski and reliever Tanner Scott. They have not plated a run for 20 consecutive

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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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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