Juan Soto leads off for the first time in almost five years with the Mets
DENVER — Mets’ Changes on Batting Lineup In an effort to revitalize a struggling batting lineup, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza moved his top hitter, Juan Soto, to the leadoff position on Monday. This marked Soto’s first appearance at leadoff since May 30, 2021, when he was with the Nationals. During his time with the Mets, […]
Mark Vientos hits two home runs against the Angels to secure a rare series victory for the Mets
Baby Steps for the Mets ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Mets are currently navigating a bit of a rough patch. Their batting lineup is still facing numerous challenges, but winning a series is no small feat for such a young team. So, the weekend in Orange County deserves a cautious celebration. On Sunday, Mark Vientos showcased […]
Mets announcer teases team after player can’t snap bat over his knee in frustration
Mets Struggling Amid Disappointing Season When things aren’t going well, it can feel like nothing is going right. The New York Mets are currently in that predicament, sitting at 11-22, which places them 12.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East. After losing to the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, they’ve dropped […]
Mets miss many opportunities in 10-inning defeat against Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mets Fall Short Against Angels in Close Game The Mets faced a familiar struggle Saturday night, coming back from an early deficit yet again, but this time, the mood was far from celebratory. They squandered several chances, including a missed replay challenge that could have negated the Angels’ first-inning run. This loss […]
Jonah Tong throws six innings allowing only one hit in Triple-A for Mets
Jonah Tong Shines in Recent Game ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jonah Tong’s early days with Triple-A Syracuse have been pretty quiet, but Saturday marked a notable change for him. Taking the mound against Lehigh Valley, the Mets’ pitching prospect delivered an impressive six-inning performance, allowing just one hit, striking out six batters, and walking two. Although […]
Mets must expect improved performance from underperforming young players
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Once seen as the future of the Mets, the hope surrounding prospects Francisco Alvarez, Brett Batty, Mark Vientos, and Ronnie Mauricio has dimmed due to the team’s lackluster performance. As of Saturday, the group had a combined bWAR of -0.8, which adds to concerns about the Mets’ dismal 11-21 start. Injuries have […]
Ronny Mauricio’s late home run propels Mets to victory over Angels as May begins
ANAHEIM, Calif. — In his debut week as the Mets’ starting shortstop, Ronnie Mauricio had his fair share of strikeouts, but he also made some notable moves. In his first at-bat against the Angels on Friday, he grounded into a double play, but the Mets persist with him, largely due to his impressive power. This […]
Schein Time: David Stearns’ team resembles the 1962 Mets
Mets’ Struggles Highlighted by Host Adam Shine Adam Shine has made it clear that he doesn’t want to hear from David Stearns, the Mets’ president of baseball operations, as the team struggles. On a recent episode of “Shine Time,” the host directed sharp criticisms at Stearns and the Mets, attributing the team’s failures to the […]
MLB Power Rankings and Award Updates: Dodgers and Mets drop
Each week, the California Post evaluates MLB’s 30 teams and highlights an intriguing awards race. Here’s the latest update (as of Thursday): 1) Braves (22-10): The Braves boast not only the best record in baseball history but also remain undefeated in series this season (9-0-1). Their schedule hasn’t been the toughest, but a point difference […]
US figure skating team’s first throw at Mets game doesn’t go well
Maybe the U.S. figure skating team should rethink their role on the diamond and stick to the ice instead. Several members of the team, including those who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, threw the first pitch at Citi Field before the Mets faced off against the Nationals, ultimately losing 5-4. While skaters are […]