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After encouraging Minors scrimmage, McLean to report to Team USA

6:32 PM EST

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- While his team was playing an exhibition against Team Israel at Clover Park on Wednesday, Nolan McLean took the mound in a Minor League scrimmage on a back field at the Mets’ complex. The numbers -- one run allowed over four innings -- were irrelevant.

Soto part of Dominican Republic's 'dream team' lineup

7:36 PM EST

MIAMI -- The Dominican Republic has had some loaded lineups throughout the 20-year history of the World Baseball Classic.

Stream Mets games through the MLB App

February 20, 2026

The Mets have been one of the busiest teams in the offseason as they look to return to the postseason in 2026. And there are plenty of ways you can catch the Mets this season.

Here's the Mets' player pool for their Spring Breakout game

12:43 PM EST

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Nolan McLean was among the Spring Breakout alumni to make an impact in the Majors last season. Which Mets prospects could be the next ones to forge a similar path? For the third straight year, the Mets will send many of their top prospects to

Mets keep pace in farm system rankings

7:52 PM EST

For the first time in a decade, Milwaukee is the cream of the crop. The Brewers have ascended to the top spot in the MLB Pipeline farm system rankings. The last time the organization sat atop such a list was the 2016 midseason version, when it claimed eight Top 100

Baty adds outfield glove to collection as he continues to prove versatility

6:10 PM EST

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – In years past, Brett Baty was considered the Mets' third baseman of the future. But this year is a different story. After playing third and second base last season, Baty is considered the team’s all-purpose player. Not only will he see time at those two

Latest Mets injuries & transactions

March 4, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.

2 strikes vs. a lefty: Benge adds notable 1st HR to promising spring

Minter, Scott make important outings as both work to return from injury
March 4, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Carson Benge has been impressive this spring as he competes for the Mets’ right-field job, producing another highlight on Wednesday. The 23-year-old hit his first home run of the spring in the Mets’ 5-2 win over Team Israel, though the homer won’t count toward his

Late Mets PR director Forde honored at MSG on 10th anniversary of passing

11:20 AM EST

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Ranking all 30 teams by tiers, 1-9

11:35 AM EST

Our annual tradition is back. Each spring, we look forward to the upcoming season by breaking down the 30 teams into eight or nine somewhat-subjectively defined tiers, grouping together those in similar situations. We've done it for several years now, and it's a fun way to get ready for the

Vientos reunited with childhood infield buddies on Team Nicaragua

March 3, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Mark Vientos, Jeter Downs and Freddy Zamora grew up together in the Miami area, playing with and against each other during their travel ball days. Nearly two decades after they first met, the trio is back together, comprising three-fourths of the starting infield for Team

Lindor plays catch for first time since hamate surgery

March 3, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Francisco Lindor’s path to Opening Day took another step in the right direction Monday. The Mets’ shortstop played catch for the first time since undergoing surgery to repair a stress reaction in his left hamate bone on February 11, a significant event as he works

McLean on the mend after arrival at Team USA camp delayed by vertigo symptoms

March 3, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Nolan McLean’s World Baseball Classic experience was delayed by a few days after the Mets pitcher experienced what his manager called “some vertigo-like symptoms” last week. McLean was dealing with dizziness and a loss of appetite early last week, though the pitcher said he began

Here are the Mets' 2026 Top 30 prospects

March 2, 2026

Nolan McLean might already be a household name around Queens. He was the Mets’ de facto ace down the stretch last year. Until the club acquired Freddy Peralta, it looked like he might lead the New York rotation again to begin 2026. He’s the only rookie on Team USA’s World

Mets' top 2 prospects were 2-way stars together in college. So who did it better?

March 2, 2026

They are the Mets' top two prospects. They are former two-way college teammates and roommates at Oklahoma State who were drafted by New York a year apart and have very similarly colored locks. This year, they could be sharing the field together in the big leagues. Carson Benge and Nolan

The numbers behind this spring's most impressive performers

March 2, 2026

One big difference at Spring Training this year is that full Statcast tracking is now available at every ballpark, which means we get a ton more data on all the players around the league. And there are already plenty of players who stand out -- hitters and pitchers, stars and

New tournament-style format coming to Spring Breakout in '27

March 2, 2026

Major League Baseball introduced Spring Breakout in 2024 and the prospect showcase games in Florida and Arizona were an immediate hit. Fans and front offices alike loved seeing all those future MLB stars on the field at one time. Now the concept is getting even better. Starting in 2027, the

Mendoza hopeful Lindor will be ready for OD, but ‘I think we’re still too early’

March 1, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The Mets are hopeful that Francisco Lindor will take the next step this week in his return from surgery on his left hand, but regardless of when the shortstop is able to start hitting again, manager Carlos Mendoza said he believes Lindor could be ready

Holmes, McLean ready for intense Classic competition -- and to hang with Kersh

March 1, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean are at different points in their lives and careers, yet as they prepared to join Team USA, the pitchers gave identical answers when asked which of their World Baseball Classic teammates they are most excited to be around in the

1 prospect making some noise in each spring camp

March 1, 2026

Spring Training is the perfect time for prospects to show what they can do, and a number of players have taken that opportunity and run with it so far in 2026. From elite prospects to unheralded young players, there's always someone putting on a show with the bat or the

St. John's University paying tribute to Shannon Forde to mark 10-year anniversary of passing

March 1, 2026

St. John’s University will honor the life of Shannon Forde during Tuesday's men’s basketball game against Georgetown at Madison Square Garden, remembering the SJU graduate and long-time Mets media relations staple in advance of the 10-year anniversary of her passing. Long-time Mets pitcher and St. John’s alumnus John Franco and

Playing 1B for 1st time since high school, Baty throwing instincts out the window

February 28, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Baseball players are creatures of habit, often sticking to the same routines on and off the field for years. For Brett Baty this spring, those habits and routines that have helped him reach the highest level of the game are being thrown out the window.

Vying for 17th season, Kimbrel experiments with new pitch in 1st Mets outing

February 28, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- With 16 seasons in the Majors and a résumé that includes nine All-Star selections and 440 saves, Craig Kimbrel has nothing left to prove. Yet there was the 37-year-old Saturday, taking the mound at Clover Park for his first appearance of the spring as he