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Mauricio's First Multi-Homer Game, Tong's Career-High 9 Ks Beat Nationals

Ronny Mauricio hit two home runs and Jonah Tong struck out a career-high nine over five innings as the Mets beat Washington 7-1, improving to 74-87 heading into Sunday's finale.

Carson Benge Building a Rookie of the Year Case

Benge is hitting .277 with 20 home runs and 20-plus steals -- the first Mets rookie to reach 20/20 -- and sits around 3.7 WAR entering the final week.

David Stearns Set for Monday End-of-Season Press Conference

The Mets president of baseball operations will give the front office's first on-the-record accounting of the season Monday at 2 p.m. ET.

Mets close out of contention with Carson Benge building a Rookie of the Year case, and David Stearns set to address the season Monday.

Carson Benge becomes first Mets rookie to reach 20 homers, 20 steals in a 7-6 loss to Nationals

Benge became the first Mets rookie — and the 18th player in MLB history — to record a 20-homer, 20-stolen-base season, hitting his 20th home run in the fifth inning and going 2-for-2 with two walks. The Mets rallied from a 6-3 deficit to 7-6 before falling short in the eighth.

Carson Benge becomes first Mets rookie to reach 20 homers, 20 steals in a 7-6 loss to Nationals

Mets fall 3-1 to Rangers in finale as Rocker beats the club that drafted him

Kumar Rocker, New York's unsigned 2021 first-round pick who never played for the organization, started and got the win for Texas. Rookie Zac Thornton took the loss but closed his debut season with a 3.42 ERA over 15 starts.

Mets hire Derek Falvey as senior advisor, promote Kris Gross to AGM of scouting

Former Twins baseball-operations president Derek Falvey joins New York's front office as a senior advisor, while Kris Gross — who oversaw the Carson Benge draft pick — was promoted to assistant GM of scouting.

Nolan McLean closes rookie season as a top-10 NL pitcher by fWAR

McLean finished 12-10 with a 3.16 ERA over 179⅔ innings and 194 strikeouts, ranking 9th among NL pitchers in fWAR, and did not miss a start all season despite also pitching in the World Baseball Classic.

DSL Mets wrap combined 49-63 season behind teenage prospects Asigen, Ramirez, Meza

The organization's two Dominican Summer League clubs combined for a 49-63 record, led individually by shortstop Wandy Asigen (the org's No. 9 prospect), Player of the Year Cleiner Ramirez, and Pitcher of the Year Abner Meza.

Nolan McLean closes a full, uninterrupted rookie season as a top-10 NL pitcher by fWAR.

Front office adds former Twins baseball-ops chief Derek Falvey as a senior advisor.

Mets rout Rangers 7-2 behind Soto, Baty grand slam; Devin Williams returns

New York beat Texas 7-2 behind a Juan Soto home run and a Brett Baty grand slam. Devin Williams, activated off the injured list, worked a perfect eighth inning in his first appearance back.

Mets claim left-hander Philip Abner off waivers from the Giants

New York claimed left-handed reliever Philip Abner off waivers from San Francisco, a low-cost bullpen-depth move as the Mets, out of contention, turn their attention to evaluating 2027 roster candidates.

Mets rout Texas 7-2 as Devin Williams returns from the injured list.

New York claims reliever Philip Abner off waivers from San Francisco.

Mets make Andy Green permanent manager on three-year deal

Green, 49, gets a three-year contract after going 37-38 as interim manager since replacing Carlos Mendoza in late June. He previously managed the Padres from 2016-19 (274-366) and served as Cubs bench coach from 2020-23. The announcement was made by president of baseball operations David Stearns.

Mets place Christian Scott on IL with knee inflammation, activate Devin Williams

Scott, who previously underwent a Tommy John/internal-brace procedure in 2024, was placed on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation. Reliever Devin Williams was reinstated from the 15-day IL.

Rookie A.J. Ewing sets Mets franchise rookie stolen-base record

Ewing, called up to center field after Luis Robert Jr.'s injury absence, set the Mets' rookie single-season stolen-base record with a steal in the 6th inning of the Sept. 22 game against Texas.

Kodai Senga's September bullpen struggles end the Mets' closer competition

9.66 ERA/9HR in 31.2IP as SP before bullpen move; 1.74 ERA/5 saves in Aug as RP w/ Williams on IL; Sept regression to 8.44 ERA, 14.8% BB rate, blown save in 5.1 IP/6G; Senga 1st percentile BB/barrel/GB rate MLB-wide; Williams 4.66 ERA/1.66 WHIP but 3.10 FIP/3.32 xERA

Top Mets prospect Jefferson Rojas scorches Triple-A in late-season audition

.308/.345/.692 (151 wRC+), 3HR/7RBI/1SB in 6G/29PA after promotion to Syracuse; Syracuse 29-11 over last 40 but missed IL playoffs; Rojas Rule-5 eligible, season line 27HR/21SB/.843 OPS at AA; floated as possible 3B replacement if Bichette opts out

Mets close out home schedule with 7-2 loss to Phillies, finish 36-45 at Citi Field

It's the Mets' worst home mark since 2013; Jonah Tong's early struggles and a bases-clearing triple off Kodai Senga in the 8th sealed the finale.

Mets retire Carlos Beltran's No. 15, send off retiring broadcaster Howie Rose in emotional weekend

Beltran was enshrined into the Mets Hall of Fame Saturday; after Sunday's finale the dugout gathered to salute the nearly 40-year broadcaster ahead of his own retirement.

Carson Benge officially breaks Mets' single-season rookie hits record

Benge notched his 156th hit Saturday, capping a turnaround season that also has him two stolen bases from the rookie record.

Triple-A Syracuse chased a playoff berth on International League's final day

Syracuse needed a win over Lehigh Valley and a Rochester loss to clinch the org's only 2026 affiliate playoff spot; the final result was not confirmed by press time.

Steve Cohen signals front-office changes are coming

The owner said it doesn't have to be a new general manager but that the Mets will 'add certain voices' to the front office, per a report relayed secondhand from The Athletic.

A lost Mets season closes at home with a Hall of Fame tribute, a broadcaster's farewell, and an owner signaling front-office changes ahead.

Mets swept by Orioles, lose four straight

New York dropped four consecutive games, including a 7-1 loss in which Pete Alonso homered against his former team.

Carson Benge sets Mets rookie hits record in loss to Phillies

Benge collected three hits in a 10-3 loss to Philadelphia on Sept. 19, reaching 156 hits on the season and passing Pete Alonso's 2019 rookie record. Francisco Alvarez's three-run homer had put the Mets ahead earlier in the game.

An eliminated Mets team is closing the season around individual milestones, including a rookie hits record from Carson Benge.

Juan Soto's three-run homer lifts Mets past Phillies 6-3, snapping five-game losing streak

Soto's 26th homer of the season, off Orion Kerkering in the 6th, turned a deficit into a lead in an eliminated Mets club's win over a wild-card rival.

Mets' Jared Young placed on concussion IL after frightening collision with pitcher Nolan McLean

Young and McLean collided chasing a slow roller Sept. 17; Young was carted off after appearing to be knocked unconscious. A CT scan was negative and manager Andy Green said Young has 'real concussion symptoms' but full use of his extremities. Young was hitting .266/.330/.429 with 9 HR in his most extended MLB opportunity.

Mets interim manager Andy Green's front-office return confirmed; Stearns-led search could include Beltran, Pujols, Ross

Per ESPN's Buster Olney, Green will return to the front office rather than continue managing, with the Mets holding the option of installing him as GM; David Stearns will lead the manager search with names including Carlos Beltran, Albert Pujols and David Ross reportedly in the mix. Green is 35-34 as interim manager.

New York's managerial succession plan comes into sharper focus as interim skipper Andy Green is set to return to the front office.

A scary on-field collision involving Jared Young ends with a negative CT scan but underscores how physical the season's final stretch has become.

Mets place Stock and Duarte on IL, recall two arms from Syracuse

RHP Robert Stock (numbness in fingers) and RHP Daniel Duarte (hamstring strain) went to the 15-day IL under interim manager Andy Green, with RHP Xzavion Curry and LHP Jefry Yan recalled from Triple-A.

Dylan Ross recalled for his major league debut

The right-hander was called up as the Mets rounded out their September roster; OF Nick Morabito was also added.

Mets reportedly weighing high-profile names for their permanent managerial opening

Carlos Beltrán and Albert Pujols have been mentioned as candidates for 2027 despite no managerial experience, with David Ross floated as a more experienced alternative; interim manager Andy Green is expected to return to the front office once the search concludes.

The Mets are playing out the string under interim manager Andy Green while the front office runs a permanent-manager search

September roster churn continues as the club auditions arms for 2027

Curry rocked for four homers as Mets fall 7-1 to Orioles, finish series swept

Same-day recall Xzavion Curry allowed six runs and four homers in three innings as New York closed a lost season with a third straight sub-.500 finish in six years under owner Steve Cohen.

'Fire Stearns' chants greet Alonso's 300th-homer curtain call in return to Citi Field

Pete Alonso, now with Baltimore, hit his 300th career home run in Tuesday's game and drew a curtain call along with fan chants targeting president of baseball operations David Stearns; current Mets voiced mixed on-record reactions to the moment.

Jefferson Rojas crushes first Triple-A homer as Syracuse routs Lehigh Valley 9-1

The Mets' prospect got his first Triple-A hit and home run in the same game, a notable marker for a player pushed up the ladder for the stretch run.

Nate Lavender quietly building a case as the Mets' 2027 bullpen cornerstone

Lavender has a 1.59 ERA and 11.65 K/9 over 17 appearances, reinforcing that bullpen restocking was a rare 2026 front-office success even after trading most rental relievers at the deadline.

Curry rocked for four homers as Mets fall 7-1 to Orioles, finish series swept

'Fire Stearns' chants greet Alonso's 300th-homer curtain call in return to Citi Field

Jefferson Rojas crushes first Triple-A homer as Syracuse routs Lehigh Valley 9-1

Nate Lavender quietly building a case as the Mets' 2027 bullpen cornerstone

Pete Alonso receives emotional ovations in first Citi Field return as an Oriole

Alonso, the Mets' all-time home run leader who left in free agency to sign with Baltimore, tipped his cap through pregame ovations and a tribute video Sept. 14 in front of 35,800 fans; Baltimore won 2-1. The next night Baltimore beat New York 7-5 in extras, with Coby Mayo driving in three. Francisco Lindor and Jonah Tong both offered on-record tributes to Alonso.

Devin Williams and Cionel Pérez progress toward late-season returns

Williams (right shoulder strain since Aug. 10) threw a bullpen session Sept. 14 and could be activated within days of his next one. Pérez (left forearm strain) advanced his rehab assignment to Triple-A Syracuse Sept. 15.

Binghamton eliminated from the playoffs as Double-A season ends; Syracuse still alive

Binghamton finished 61-76 and was eliminated after going 1-4 in its final series. Syracuse sits a half-game behind Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for the final International League playoff spot with six games left; top hitter MJ Melendez carries a .979 OPS through 70 Triple-A games.

Fans chant "Fire Stearns" during Alonso's emotional return

Amid Alonso's homecoming, Mets fans chanted for the ouster of president of baseball operations David Stearns as New York heads to a second straight playoff miss. Owner Steve Cohen said on the record Aug. 19 that the front office "took too much risk" in the offseason but reiterated his commitment to Stearns for 2027, specifically citing Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco and Devin Williams among additions who struggled or got hurt. Stearns has not commented on the chants specifically.

Alonso's return to Citi Field was the emotional center of a series that also renewed fan pressure on the Mets' front office.

Pete Alonso's emotional return to Citi Field coincides with Mets' elimination

Alonso's first game back at Citi Field as an Oriole drew a standing ovation and pregame chants from the crowd, but Baltimore's 2-1 win eliminated New York from playoff contention; Alonso, stuck on 299 career homers, went hitless.

Mets promote top prospect Jefferson Rojas to Triple-A Syracuse

Rojas moved up to Syracuse on Sept. 13 after a .929-OPS run at Double-A Binghamton, putting the middle-infield prospect one level from Queens.

Mets eliminated from playoff contention

Yankees blank Mets 2-0 to win the September Subway Series

Cam Schlittler allowed one hit over six scoreless innings as New York took the rubber game Sept. 13, closing out a lost-season narrative for the Mets.

Mets designate Chris Devenski for assignment, recall Jack Weisenburger

Devenski was cut loose after a rough final outing; Weisenburger gets a late-season look from Triple-A Syracuse.

Triple-A Syracuse still alive for an International League playoff spot

MJ Melendez homered twice in a win over St. Paul as Syracuse continues its late-season push.

Playing out a lost season as the farm system provides a late-year bright spot

Lindor's leadoff homer and grand slam power Mets past Yankees 12-2 in Subway Series

Francisco Lindor hit his fifth leadoff homer of the season and added his eighth career grand slam, part of a season-high six Mets home runs (also Luis Torrens, Juan Soto, and Jared Young) in a rout of the crosstown Yankees. Rookie right-hander Jonah Tong, recalled from Syracuse on Sept. 7, remains part of the rotation mix down the stretch of a lost season.

Yankees beat Mets 6-4 on emotional 9/11-anniversary Subway Series night

Syracuse Mets' two-homer night tightens Triple-A playoff race

Mets ride 4-game win streak into Subway Series at Yankee Stadium, set for the 25th anniversary of 9/11

New York opens a three-game series in the Bronx tonight after sweeping Miami, capped by a 15-14 win Wednesday; the series was scheduled specifically to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Separately, ESPN's Jeff Passan called Bo Bichette's decision on whether to opt out of his contract a "genuine coin flip," and the club recalled top pitching prospect Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse amid heavy September roster churn.

17.5 games back, on a 4-game win streak.

Brett Baty exits 15-14 win over Marlins with left knee soreness

Baty, in the middle of a six-game hitting streak, left in the second inning after an RBI single and visibly limping to first. Interim manager Andy Green said he thought Baty would be okay; formal status had not been announced as of this run.

Won a 15-14 slugfest at Miami Tuesday to sweep the series.

Mets hold on 7-5 over Marlins behind three homers and Senga's seventh save

Francisco Lindor led off with a first-pitch home run and Juan Soto added a three-run shot as Kodai Senga closed for his seventh save in seven chances.

Interim manager Andy Green sets rotation for Subway Series weekend

Green, finishing the season as interim skipper following Carlos Mendoza's in-season dismissal, named Nolan McLean, Zac Thornton and Christian Scott to start against the Yankees.

Jonah Tong returned to the rotation and Ryan Clifford was activated at Triple-A Syracuse

Mets rally past Marlins 9-4 as Tong returns from Triple-A

New York beat Miami 9-4; A.J. Ewing drove in three runs and Jonah Tong worked five innings with seven strikeouts in his return from Triple-A. The Mets, 15-12 in August, have five more chances to play spoiler down the stretch.

Mets are out of contention but playing a spoiler role in September.

Bichette's three-run homer off intentional walk to Soto lifts Mets past Giants 4-2

Bo Bichette went deep with two outs in the 8th after San Francisco intentionally walked Juan Soto; rookie Tobias Myers, promoted from Triple-A Syracuse earlier that day, earned his first career win.

Juan Soto back from calf strain, now primary DH down the stretch

Soto has been reinstated after roughly a month out with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is expected to work mostly as designated hitter through the rest of the season.

Mets add Morabito, Hagenman, Ross for September; Vientos activated

Outfielder Nick Morabito and right-handers Justin Hagenman and Dylan Ross (making his MLB debut) were called up; Mark Vientos was activated off the IL.

Mets surrender six homers in 9-5 loss to Giants

Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each homered twice for San Francisco; Mets starter Zac Thornton allowed 6 earned runs. New York is mathematically eliminated.

Stearns points to an 'emerging young core' as Mets play out a lost season

President of baseball operations David Stearns highlighted the consistency of young players including Carson Benge, Nolan McLean and Zac Thornton as the season's biggest positive, with the front office in early stages of offseason planning.

New York (64-78) is eliminated from postseason contention and is evaluating its young core for 2027.

Mets blast five homers, including two from Alvarez, in 10-6 win over Giants

Home runs from Vientos, Alvarez (twice), Bichette and Lindor powered a 10-6 win at Citi Field.

Mets claim RHP Cameron Weston off waivers from Orioles, option him to Syracuse

New York designated C Shawn Ross for assignment to clear the 40-man spot for Weston, a 2022 8th-round pick who made one scoreless relief appearance for Baltimore before being claimed.

Syracuse pitching trio combines to blank Rochester 4-0

Xzavion Curry, Tobias Myers and Chayce McDermott combined on the shutout for Triple-A Syracuse.

Andy Green's interim-manager audition: 22-22 through late August

Green, named interim manager for the rest of 2026, is expected to return to his front-office role as SVP of Player Development once the season ends, per president of baseball operations David Stearns.

Five-homer night in a win over San Francisco

Green's interim run continues with an eye toward a front-office return

Syracuse Mets blank Rochester 4-0 amid roster shuffling

New York's top affiliate won as the club continued shuffling players with MLB experience in and out of the lineup.

Out of contention, evaluating depth pieces

Mets take series from Rays behind Baty, Morabito doubles

Juan Soto homered and Brett Baty and Nick Morabito each hit three-run doubles as New York, well out of contention, closed out a series win over division-leading Tampa Bay.

Mets activate Hagenman from 60-day IL, get scoreless MLB debut from Ross

Justin Hagenman returned after a rib fracture suffered in March, his first MLB action since last September; Dylan Ross made his major-league debut with a scoreless inning before being optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse.

Triple-A Syracuse's Ronny Mauricio hit his 17th home run in a win over Rochester.

Mets waive Luis Robert Jr.; Orioles claim him off waivers

New York placed Robert on waivers to shed the remainder of his contract; Baltimore claimed him August 31. Robert hit .223 with 10 home runs in 58 games as a Met after missing roughly three months with a lumbar herniation, but slashed .288/.347/.576 over his final 21 games in New York.

Mets recall Nick Morabito and Dylan Ross for roster expansion

Morabito, who hit .254 with 13 home runs and 42 steals at Triple-A this year, gets another shot after an earlier 0-for-12 trial; Ross, a 13th-round pick, is seeking his first MLB appearance.

Lindor faces former teammate Peralta for first time since trade in loss to Rays

New York fell 6-2 at Tampa Bay in Francisco Lindor's first look at Freddy Peralta since the Mets traded him before the deadline; Lindor downplayed the reunion on the record.

Out of postseason contention; evaluating younger players after a sell-off.

Mets moving toward all-rookie outfield as Nick Morabito returns for roster expansion

Morabito, New York's No. 11 prospect, was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse (.254/.355/.388, 13 HR, 42 SB) after Luis Robert Jr. was claimed off waivers by Baltimore.

Juan Soto activated after 31-game absence with calf strain

Soto returned to the lineup Aug. 29 after missing 31 games, giving a last-place Mets club its top bat back for the season's final month.

Roster churn continues: Devenski selected, Polanco to 60-day IL

New York selected reliever Chris Devenski from Triple-A Syracuse and moved Jorge Polanco to the 60-day IL for season-ending ankle surgery.

Mets moving toward all-rookie outfield as Nick Morabito returns for roster expansion

Juan Soto activated after 31-game absence with calf strain

Roster churn continues: Devenski selected, Polanco to 60-day IL

Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from Mets

Losing Robert clears a crowded Mets outfield now that Juan Soto is back from the IL and saves New York roughly $5 million plus a $20 million option decision, a clean end to a disappointing pickup as the Mets play out a lost season.

Syracuse throws first no-hitter since 1971 as rehabbing Vientos launches three homers

A dominant farm showing — six Syracuse pitchers combining on a no-hitter while Mark Vientos mashed three homers on a rehab assignment — gives the Mets a jolt of good news in a lost September, with Vientos's power raising the question of a call-up.

Soto's return provides a bright spot as Mets drop third straight series

With New York eliminated from meaningful contention, Juan Soto's activation and immediate production give fans a reason to watch a lost final month, even as bullpen struggles and A.J. Ewing's slump underline how far the roster still is from contending.

New York Mets (61-76, NL East rank 5): Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from Mets

Juan Soto delivers RBI single in return from IL as Mets beat Astros 6-2

Soto, activated Aug. 29 after a Grade 2 calf strain sidelined him since July 24, laced a go-ahead RBI single in his first game back. "It's just a great feeling to be back," Soto said.

Bo Bichette back in lineup after one-game absence with foot contusion

Bichette returned Aug. 28 after X-rays showed no structural damage from fouling a ball off his foot; he leads the Mets with 138 hits this season.

Jorge Polanco moved to 60-day IL after season-ending ankle surgery

Polanco's Aug. 26 ankle surgery ends his season; the move is part of a broader roster shuffle as the last-place Mets retool around Soto's activation.

Soto's return from injury is the headline as a last-place club plays out the string.

Hunter Brown, Astros silence Mets bats 3-1

Christian Scott allowed three earned runs over 5⅓ innings in the loss at Citi Field.

Soto's rehab clock accelerates; Bichette back after foot contusion

Juan Soto (calf) took live batting practice, played catch, and ran the bases for the first time Aug. 26 without issue, and said he doesn't anticipate needing a minor-league rehab assignment. Separately, Bo Bichette fouled a ball off his foot in an Aug. 26 game against Milwaukee; X-rays were negative, he sat one game and returned Aug. 29.

Little to cheer in the standings for a last-place club, but Soto's accelerating rehab timeline is keeping the fan base engaged down the stretch.

Juan Soto takes live batting practice, nears return from calf strain

Soto ran the bases and played catch without issue; a report suggests he could return as soon as next week for a Mets club long out of contention.

Out of contention, but Juan Soto's health remains the marquee storyline

Bichette exits with foot contusion in 8-1 loss to Brewers

Bo Bichette left after four innings with a bruised left foot after fouling a ball off it; X-rays were negative per interim manager Andy Green, who said "I think he's fine."

Soto takes live batting practice, nears return from calf strain

Juan Soto, out roughly a month with a Grade 2 left calf strain, took live batting practice at Citi Field Wednesday as he progresses toward a return.

Playing out a lost season with an eye on Soto's return

Lindor's diving stop, Thornton's quality start beat MLB-best Brewers

A defensive gem from Francisco Lindor and a strong outing from Zac Thornton highlighted an extra-innings win over Milwaukee, with rookie Carson Benge drawing an intentional walk.

Mets' Vientos progressing at Syracuse, eyeing return next week

Mark Vientos, out since before the All-Star break with a fractured hand, is on track to rejoin the Mets next week.

Lindor's diving stop, Thornton's quality start beat MLB-best Brewers

Mets' Vientos progressing at Syracuse, eyeing return next week

Luis Robert Jr. homers twice against former team as Mets rout White Sox 10-5

Robert's two-homer night in his second game back at Rate Field since being traded away in January was New York's first two-homer game from him since Aug. 2024.

Bo Bichette on looming opt-out: "having a really good time" with the Mets

Bichette, who can opt out of his three-year, $126 million deal after 2026, gave the clearest public signal yet on his outlook for a rebuilding front office trying to gauge retention risk.

Juan Soto's calf recovery stalls, Mets now eyeing a September return

Soto, on the 10-day IL since July 25 with a Grade 2 calf strain, has made little additional progress since mid-August; the team and player are now targeting September.

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Mets walked off again, 2-1, as Senga pitches on zero days' rest for first time in his career

Kodai Senga was used as a de facto closer on back-to-back days for the first time in his career and surrendered the walk-off; Nolan McLean threw 6 scoreless innings in the loss. Mets fall to 59-72.

Syracuse closes homestand with third shutout of the week

Jonah Tong picked up the win as Syracuse beat Worcester 3-0, continuing a strong stretch (5 of 6 in the homestand) with contributions from D'Andre Smith.

Mets walked off again, 2-1, as Senga pitches on zero days' rest for first time in his career

Syracuse closes homestand with third shutout of the week

Mets interim manager Andy Green addresses Jefry Yan's early celebration in loss to White Sox

The Mets bullpen has been a swing factor in their playoff push, and a young reliever's in-game mental lapse in a one-run loss is exactly the kind of accountability moment beat writers use to gauge a rebuilding roster's maturity under a first-year interim skipper. Reliever Jefry Yan celebrated a strikeout before the play had fully ended during the Mets' Aug 21 loss to the White Sox. The article also covers a tough sixth inning for starter Sean Manaea in the same game.

Luis Robert Jr. hits two of five Mets home runs in 10-5 win over former team

The 10-5 win (already in the spine as a bare result) was actually a five-homer outburst against Robert's former club, giving the Mets a signature offensive night late in a lost season and a notable individual storyline for a player facing his old team. Mets hit five home runs and totaled 16 hits in the 10-5 win over Chicago on Aug 22. Luis Robert Jr. hit two of the five homers against his former team. Bo Bichette, Carson Benge and Luis Torrens hit the other three home runs.

Mets confirm Mark Vientos began rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton

This independently confirms, via the Mets' own broadcast outlet, the rehab assignment that had only appeared in a national sweep item Ohtani flagged as needing local sourcing — Vientos's bat is a real difference-maker for a Mets lineup trying to finish the year strong. Vientos began his rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Friday, Aug 21, batting as the DH. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts in his first game back. Vientos has been out since fracturing his right hand after being hit by a pitch on July 9/10 against Kansas City.

Syracuse's Jack Wenninger throws five no-hit innings, Billy Amick hits eighth homer since trade

Two distinct storylines from the Mets' Triple-A affiliate in the same window: a near-no-hit bid from a depth arm and continued power production from a trade-deadline addition, both relevant to who the Mets may lean on in September call-ups. Jack Wenninger threw five no-hit innings, walking two and striking out six, in a 4-3 Syracuse win over Worcester. Billy Amick hit his eighth home run since joining the Mets organization at the trade deadline in a separate Aug 21 game.

Mets interim manager Andy Green addresses Jefry Yan's early celebration in loss to White Sox

Luis Robert Jr. hits two of five Mets home runs in 10-5 win over former team

Mets confirm Mark Vientos began rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton

Syracuse's Jack Wenninger throws five no-hit innings, Billy Amick hits eighth homer since trade

Mets blow four-run lead, lose 6-4 on walk-off homer to White Sox

New York led 4-0 before Chicago tied it with three straight homers in the 6th and won it on a 9th-inning walk-off.

Bo Bichette expected to opt in rather than opt out of his contract

Reporting suggests the infielder, hitting .311 over his last 30 games, is trending toward staying with New York rather than testing free agency after the season.

Mets are 17.0 games back in the NL East at 58-71.

Statcast data shows Mets' offense has been historically unlucky in 2026

Mets hitters rank 9th in MLB in xwOBA (.319) but have an actual wOBA of just .306, the second-largest gap in MLB; 11 hitters are underperforming their xwOBA, the most in the majors.

Rule 5 returnee Nate Lavender earns first MLB win in high-leverage relief spot

Lavender stranded the tying run against San Diego, striking out two; across 7 career appearances he has a scoreless streak of 6.1 innings.

Billy Amick hits first Triple-A homer as Mets farm mostly struggles

Syracuse beat Worcester 5-0 behind Amick's first Triple-A HR; three other Mets affiliates lost the same night.

Statcast's case that a lost 58-70 season has been partly bad luck, not just bad performance

Mets beat Padres 4-2, take series

Polanco headed for surgery after latest IL stint for ankle bursitis

Cohen says he'd welcome Andy Green throwing 'hat in the ring' for permanent manager job

Cohen says front office 'might have taken too much risk' building 2026 roster

Clifford lands on Triple-A development list amid slump; Santucci has worst Syracuse start, Vargas keeps hitting in Double-A

Steve Cohen addresses "lost season," backs Stearns, leaves door open for Andy Green

Cohen said he remains committed to David Stearns and didn't rule out interim manager Andy Green for the permanent job, as the Mets sit 17.5 games back.

Mets call up Christopher Morel, DFA Gabriel Arias

Morel is hitting .309 with a 1.033 OPS at Triple-A Syracuse and is auditioning for a first-base role in 2027.

Mets place Jorge Polanco on IL again with ankle bursitis; leaning toward surgery

Polanco, signed to replace Pete Alonso at first base, is hitting just .148 this season and manager Andy Green says he's leaning toward surgery.

Tatis robs Lindor of a grand slam, homers twice as Padres beat Mets

A signature defensive play defined New York's loss, though Luis Robert Jr.'s eighth-inning homer offered a bright spot in an otherwise lost season.

Cohen comments on interim manager Andy Green's future

Auditioning 2027 roster pieces

Lindor's ninth-inning walk-off single completes Mets comeback over Nationals, 5-4

Lindor's late-season offensive resurgence (with his long-term future in Queens an open question heading into the offseason) is a central Mets storyline, and Carson Benge's power/defense continues to be a bright spot in an otherwise lost season. This corroborates and extends the routed NY Post item with Metsmerized's own beat reporting.

Christian Scott's longest start of the season caps Mets' three-game sweep of Nationals, 4-3

Scott's outing is a notable return-to-form marker for a starter working back from Tommy John surgery, and the sweep extended the Mets' hot post-deadline stretch (9-3 in their last 12) even amid a lost playoff race - a genuine local follow-on to the Lindor walk-off game the night before.

Mets call up utilityman Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse

A depth/versatility addition for a Mets team playing out the string post-deadline; Morel's minor-league deal-to-recall path (via a release from divisional rival Miami) and multi-position ability give the club a low-cost look at a former 26-homer big leaguer.

Binghamton's 14-run outburst headlines a strong night across the Mets farm system

A snapshot of organizational depth beyond the big-league roster: Double-A Binghamton's offense continues to roll (Mitch Voit, Jefferson Rojas, Jacob Reimer all multi-hit), Triple-A Syracuse got a go-ahead homer from MJ Melendez, and third-round pick Aiden Robbins hit his first professional homer at Single-A.

Francisco Lindor's ninth-inning single completes Mets' 5-4 comeback over Nationals

Walk-off win at Citi Field, with local quotes and stats from Metsmerized and SNY.

Mets set date for Luis Robert Jr.'s look in left field

Kodai Senga's back-to-back availability remains unclear per interim manager Andy Green's pregame session. Medium confidence.

Double-A Binghamton bats led by Billy Amick and Emilien Pitre powered through a mostly rough night for the farm system.

Lindor doubles down on staying through 2031 -- and Mets fans aren't all buying it

Francisco Lindor told the New York Post he intends to stay through his contract and vouched for Steve Cohen and David Stearns; some fans questioned why he felt the need to publicly defend ownership during a last-place season.

Mets' No. 6 prospect Mitch Voit wins second straight Eastern League Player of the Week award

Voit has reached base in all 11 Double-A games since his July 27 call-up, slashing .550/.633/.850 in that stretch.

Lindor doubles down on staying through 2031 -- and Mets fans aren't all buying it

Mets' No. 6 prospect Mitch Voit wins second straight Eastern League Player of the Week award

Binghamton Rumble Ponies win 9th straight as Mets farm system heats up

Double-A Binghamton extended its winning streak to nine games behind prospect Billy Amick, a bright spot for a Mets farm system amid a last-place MLB season.

Bullpen unravels as Mets fall 6-3 to Braves in series finale

Zac Thornton allowed 3 ER over 6.1 IP, but Dedniel Núñez surrendered back-to-back home runs in the 7th. Luis Robert Jr. and Bo Bichette both homered for New York in the loss.

Lindor reaffirms commitment to Mets through his contract, which runs to 2031

Speaking with the New York Post, Francisco Lindor said his plan is to stay in New York through his current deal; he holds a full no-trade clause. Independently picked up the same day by Metsmerized Online.

Nolan McLean takes no-hitter into 5th, but Mets bats go silent again in 4-0 loss to Atlanta

McLean allowed just one hit over six innings (broken up by an Ozzie Albies homer) as New York managed only four singles in a shutout loss, his 10th start of at least six innings in his last 12.

Jefferson Rojas has first big night as a Met — 3-for-5, HR, two doubles for Binghamton

The deadline-acquired prospect is hitting a .969 OPS in his first six games with the organization, part of a farm system the Mets are leaning on during a rebuilding stretch.

Francisco Lindor says he intends to stay in Queens long-term

Lindor discussed the organization, David Stearns and Steve Cohen in an interview, offering public reassurance as the Mets sit 19.5 games back in a last-place season.

Scrutiny grows over Huascar Brazoban trade return as White Sox prospects Franklin, Davis struggle

New York traded reliever Brazoban to Chicago at the deadline for two pitching prospects; one has an 8.31 ERA over 10 Double-A starts, raising questions about the return's value.

Mets prospect Sammy Stafura's all-time favorite Mets lineup draws fan attention

Stafura, acquired in the Luke Weaver trade and marketed as a lifelong Mets fan, named a 2015-era dream lineup in an interview, notably excluding David Wright.

McLean's near no-hitter wasted as Lindor commits to staying long-term

Brett Baty's first career grand slam powers Mets past division-leading Braves, 8-5

New York has won six of its last seven, two nights after being shut out 9-0 by Pittsburgh; the win clinched the season series over Atlanta 7-4.

Last-place club has won six of seven, including an upset of the division-leading Braves.

Mets rout Pirates 11-1, take series a day after lopsided loss

New York bounced back from Saturday's loss to close out the series in Pittsburgh, part of what the beat is calling one of the club's best weeks of a lost season.

Mets select RHP Jack Weisenburger from Triple-A Syracuse

Weisenburger was added to bolster the bullpen and closed out Sunday's 11-1 win the same day he was selected; Xzavion Curry was optioned as the corresponding move.

Benge returns to lineup after negative wrist X-rays

Rookie outfielder Carson Benge missed Saturday's game with a jammed left wrist but returned to the lineup Sunday after imaging came back clean.

Deadline pickup Billy Amick homers in third straight game at Double-A

Amick, acquired by the Mets at the trade deadline, has gone deep in three consecutive games since joining the organization, a bright early sign for the restocked farm system.

Robert Stock melts down as Mets shut out 9-0 by Pirates, winning streak ends

Stock allowed 8 hits/8 runs over 3 innings, ERA to 10.13 in his 2nd start; trailed 8-0 by the 4th.

Carson Benge's wrist X-rays come back negative

Injury from a sliding catch off the LF wall; bone bruise, Green doesn't expect an extended absence.

Scouting notes emerge on waiver pickup Gabriel Arias

Claimed off waivers from Cleveland; described as struggling to make contact but with plus power and defensive versatility.

Noah Hall strikes out 10 over six scoreless innings for Binghamton

Also resolves the open scoring-record conflict: confirmed 23 runs (not 22) in Binghamton's franchise-record offensive game the prior night.

Stolen bases and defense from Benge, Ewing power Mets past Pirates 6-4 in series opener

Rookies Ewing/Benge account for 33 of the team's 63 season steals; Jefry Yan's 2nd MLB outing stayed spotless.

Robert Stock melts down as Mets shut out 9-0 by Pirates, winning streak ends

Carson Benge's wrist X-rays come back negative

Scouting notes emerge on waiver pickup Gabriel Arias

Noah Hall strikes out 10 over six scoreless innings for Binghamton

Stolen bases and defense from Benge, Ewing power Mets past Pirates 6-4 in series opener

Mets claim infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from Guardians

Arias is out of options and goes straight to the active roster; batting .244/.284/.386 with 5 HR in an injury-shortened season.

Low-cost infield depth add as a last-place club evaluates pieces for next year.