Coming off 10-K start, McLean will take on Rockies for 1st time
NEW YORK -- Nolan McLean will return to the mound during Sunday's doubleheader against the Rockies for his sixth start of the season, carrying a 1-1 record and 2.67 ERA into that game at Citi Field. Here’s what to know heading into his outing: Last start: McLean was perfect through
Rockies-Mets rained out Saturday; doubleheader Sunday
NEW YORK -- With rain in the forecast nearly all day Saturday, the Mets postponed their 4:10 p.m. ET game against the Rockies. It will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader Sunday beginning at 1:40 p.m. ET, with the second game starting 30-45 minutes after the end
The numbers behind Peralta's curiously inefficient run
NEW YORK -- Ask Mets officials about Freddy Peralta, and they will point to the quality of his stuff, the sharpness of his arsenal, the vivaciousness of his personality. There’s a reason why the Mets targeted Peralta over the offseason. He’s a good Major League pitcher. On his best days,
Mets' rotation has been fluid early -- and that could continue
NEW YORK -- It’s a weird time to be a Mets starting pitcher. Entering Spring Training, the Mets’ rotation depth chart read something like this: Freddy Peralta, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, David Peterson, Sean Manaea, Kodai Senga, Tobias Myers, Christian Scott and Jonah Tong. Quibble with the order all you
With brain 'on autopilot,' Brazobán causes bullpen confusion in ninth
NEW YORK -- The end of a weird 10-8 Mets win over the Twins on Thursday night became a few degrees weirder when, for a moment, no one seemed to know who was pitching in the top of the ninth inning. The Mets had just taken the lead on Bo
Bichette has his Bo-ment: Mets upend Twins on newcomer's clutch double
NEW YORK -- Standing on second base, Bo Bichette turned toward the home dugout at Citi Field and punched his right fist once, then a second time emphatically through the air. The first two dozen games of Bichette’s Mets career had been a slog. On his inaugural weekend as a
Lindor expected to miss significant time with calf strain
NEW YORK -- A day after welcoming Juan Soto back to their lineup, the Mets officially said a temporary goodbye to Francisco Lindor. Lindor landed on the 10-day injured list Thursday after straining his left calf running the bases in the previous night's 3-2 win over the Twins that snapped
Soto drawing on lessons from '19 Nats as Mets eye turnaround
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McLean takes perfect game bid into 6th for 2nd time in 2026
NEW YORK -- Try getting a hit the first time through the batting order against Nolan McLean. Just try it. If you’re anything like the first 45 big leaguers to attempt that feat this season, you will probably fail. For the second time this year, McLean took a perfect game
Burning sage, Lindor's HR not enough as Mets' skid hits 12
NEW YORK -- About three hours before first pitch on Tuesday, Mets owner Steve Cohen emerged into the Mets’ dugout for an impromptu chat about his team. Cohen described himself as “calm,” but also “concerned” and “focused.” He suggested that he is not the type to panic, even in the
Staff shake-up: Mets to call up Christian Scott, shift Peterson to 'pen
NEW YORK -- In the midst of their worst losing streak in decades, the Mets are shaking up their rotation. The team plans to call up Christian Scott to move into the starting five on Thursday against the Twins, bumping Kodai Senga back in the rotation. David Peterson will shift
Nationals reunite with LHP Lovelady in trade with Mets for cash
LOS ANGELES -- Richard Lovelady's whirlwind tour of the Majors continued on Thursday, when the Mets traded him back to the very team that designated him for assignment last month. The Mets dealt Lovelady, whom they had DFA'd themselves earlier this week, to the Nationals for cash. That move came
Mets unveil new $10 million 'outlier' development facility in Dominican Republic
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Mets looking for ways to transform frustration into answers, better play
LOS ANGELES -- Shortly after losing their eighth consecutive game, an 8-2 defeat to the Dodgers on Wednesday, the Mets sat inside a cramped visiting clubhouse searching for answers. In one corner, a group of veterans talked softly by their lockers. Around the room, various Mets buried their heads in
Late-night update from Steve Cohen: Soto has begun running progression
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
Young (torn meniscus) out 6-8 weeks; OF Melendez recalled
LOS ANGELES -- Jared Young's feel-good start to the season hit a major snag this week, when the 30-year-old was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee. The team placed Young on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, calling up outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Syracuse to replace
McLean stumps LA's feared bats, but Mets stay quiet again
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
Mets call up old friend Pham, send Mauricio back to Triple-A
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.
Reasons for Mets' skid go deeper than just Soto's absence
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
Mets say turnaround is coming ... but can they make it happen?
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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