New York Mets News

Report: Lavender Likely Needs Season Ending Elbow Surgery

Nate Lavender, one of the Mets’ best relief pitcher prospects, will likely need elbow surgery, a source told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The lefty, who struck out 86 in 54 1/3 innings combined at Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse last season, has ligament damage in his left elbow.

Sonny Gray vs Adrian Houser (4/27/24)

How to watch St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets today: 2024 MLB free live stream, start time, and TV channel

St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets will face each other in the second meeting of their three-game series in the 2024 MLB. The event will take place today, April 27, at 4:00 PM ET in Citi Field.

Mets place right-hander on injured list due to shoulder inflammation

They hope to get him back after the minimum 15 days.

Roundtable: Thoughts On the Mets City Connect Uniforms

By now, you’ve seen the Mets City Connect uniforms. Do you love them? Have you already ordered some swag from their line? Or maybe you hate them. Or are you not entirely sure how you feel about them?

Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series: West Coast Fallout

This week, Chris and Brian reflect on a 3-3 road trip.  Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.

Francisco Lindor’s odd start to the season

Note: All stats in this article include games through the Mets’ April 24th, 2024 game against the Giants. It would be an understatement to call the start of the Mets’ 2024 season uneven and unexpected, and perhaps no other aspect of their overarching team performance illustrates that better than what’s been going on with their lineup.

Hot bullpen boosts Cardinals' optimism against Mets

The New York Mets got their first look Friday at the player they hope will be the missing piece for their inconsistent lineup. That player -- J.D. Martinez -- and the Mets then got a look at what already is the strongest part of the St.

Martinez Impresses Despite Mets’ Loss to Cardinals

The New York Mets saw the arrival of their new designated hitter in J.D. Martinez on Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Martinez had a good debut with the club, but the Mets dropped a 4-2 contest to the Cardinals to open the series, marking the fourth loss in their last five games.

Mets could pursue ace expected to be dealt ahead of 2024 MLB trade deadline

The New York Mets could be players to add another star pitcher next to their ace Kodai Senga this season. As Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly noted (h/t Patrick McAvoy of Fan Nation’s Inside the Mets), the Miami Marlins are forecasted to be big sellers ahead of the July 30 trade deadline.

Mets recall veteran outfielder

Players with at least five years of service time cannot be optioned to the minors without their consent, but the veteran agreed to be sent down since he missed the spring and needed to get some at-bats.

Why Francisco Lindor Will Be Better for the Mets Soon

One of the early stories this season for the New York Mets has been the play of superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor. The 30-year-old started the season going hitless in seven of his first eight games, and has spent most of the season with a batting average well below the Mendoza line.

Mets could sign veteran catcher to help spell for the injured Francisco Alvarez

The New York Mets will be without rising star catcher Francisco Alvarez for two months, leaving them with a need for an extra body at the position. Patrick McAvoy of Fan Nation’s Inside the Mets identified Jorge Alfaro as an attractive free agent for the Mets to consider signing off of the free agent pile while Alvarez recovers.

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza drops bright career projection for rising weapon after win vs Giants

The New York Mets picked up an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on the road on Wednesday to salvage the last game of a three-game series, and while Francisco Lindor led the way with two home runs, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was thrilled to see outfielder Tyrone Taylor make an impact on the game as well.

2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Travis d’Arnaud, Luis Severino

Playing the waiver wire effectively is crucial to fantasy baseball success throughout the season. Each week of the 2024 campaign, this article will help pinpoint which players are readily available to be picked up in most formats.

The Mets are expecting a six-time all-star to join the team on Friday

A week before opening day, the Mets made their final offseason splash by signing J.D. Martinez to a one-year contract worth $15 million. Martinez was expected

Former Tennessee baseball standout Drew Gilbert gets some tough news early in the 2024 season

Former Tennessee Vols baseball outfielder Drew Gilbert entered the 2024 season as one of the New York Mets' top prospects.  Gilbert started the season

How Recent Mets Injuries Will Affect the Team

We’ve now approached the final full week of April, and the New York Mets are 12-9. It’s been a solid start to the season, to say the least after being 0-5 in the beginning.

Reed Garrett sounds off on incredible Mets emergence — ‘Dream come true’

After a brutal 0-5 start, the New York Mets are rolling behind a surprise cast of role players. The biggest surprise on the roster may be 31-year-old pitcher Reed Garrett, who didn’t make the Mets out of spring, leads the majors with 21 strikeouts out of the bullpen in 10 ²/₃ innings (an Edwin Diaz-like rate) and has yet to allow an earned run.

Surging Mets Bullpen Loses Important Arm

The New York Mets have one of the best bullpens in Major League Baseball. Unfortunately, the team will be without a key piece for the foreseeable future.