Why Mets aren’t in hurry to hire a general manager
David Stearns is in no hurry to add a general manager to the Mets' organizational hierarchy. The position remained vacant after Billy Eppler left last offseason after an MLB investigation determined he violated rules regarding the use of injured reserve. Stearns, the team's president of baseball operations, said Wednesday he was “not keen” on hiring […]
Expecting the Mets to win is a surefire way for the Mets to lose
This is a guest piece by Scott Rogowsky. Rogowski is a comedian and former host of HQ Trivia. He is a lifelong New York Mets fan. You can follow him at X. @ScottRogowsky It's my fault that the Mets lost. In Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night, starting pitcher Sean […]
David Stearns makes Mets’ Pete Alonso intentions clear
The Mets want to keep Pete Alonso in Queens, but they'll let him test the market. President of Baseball Operations David Stearns addressed Alonso's status during his season-ending press conference on Wednesday, three days after the Mets were eliminated from the playoffs in Game 6 of the NL CS. “Pete is a great Met. He […]
John Mayer celebrates Mets’ ‘monumental run’ in heartfelt post
John Mayer wants Francisco Lindor and the 2024 New York Mets to bow out after this season's “monumental run.” With a heartfelt message Shared on Instagram on Mondaythe seven-time Grammy Award winner spoke candidly about the inspiration he got from Lindor and the club during Sunday's NLCS Game 6 against the Dodgers, a 10-5 loss. […]
Mets’ Luis Severino watching old Yankees side in World Series
LOS ANGELES — Manager Luis Severino was sufficiently impressed by the Yankees' breakthrough in October that he was prepared to amend comments he half-jokingly made about his former team during the regular season. The Mets right-hander revealed in July that he twisted a former teammate in a text chain by saying the Yankees “have two […]
Mets, Steve Cohen should go all out to pry Juan Soto from Yankees
The Mets just lost to the Dodgers, the franchise Steve Cohen nearly bought more than a decade ago and the organization he most wanted to emulate since buying the Mets. The key to the Mets' near-term future, then, is how closely Cohen and David Stearns believe the club is following the Dodgers' trajectory. Is advancing […]
J.D. Martinez makes critical 2025 decision after disappointing end to Mets run
LOS ANGELES — In an emotional postgame clubhouse filled with free agents making decisions, J.D. Martinez made at least the first one. The 37-year-old free agent candidate wants to continue playing baseball. However, it has not yet been decided whether he will continue playing baseball. J.D. Martinez was not in the starting lineup Sunday. jayne […]
Gutsy Mets did New York proud with spectacular October surprise
LOS ANGELES — Take a bow, Mets. You have made us proud. Your overall talent is above average, but with extraordinary heart and grit, and a great ability to lead and overcome odds, you've written a wonderful and exciting script for October. Unfortunately, the story was cut several games short of its fairytale ending. There […]
Sean Manaea hit ‘a wall’ when Mets needed him most in Game 6 flop
LOS ANGELES — After nearly completing five innings in Game 2, Sean Manaea couldn't find the strike zone and left with two walks and a grounder. Afterwards, he admitted that he hit a “wall.” That wall might as well have been concrete on Sunday. The Mets' best pitcher in recent months had little left after […]
Dodgers must now be standard Mets hold themselves to — and exceed
The Brewers were better than the Mets through 162 games, but the Mets were able to solve it thanks to one eternal swing of Pete Alonso's bat and advance from the National League Play-In Series. The Phillies were better than the Mets through 162 games, but the Mets were able to figure it out. Because […]