Mets News

2026 MLB Powering Rankings: Week Two Update

The 2026 season is only two weeks old, but it’s time to welcome back the Atlanta Braves. After an unusual down year in 2025, the Braves have been imposing to begin the season. They’re 9-5, lead the majors in run differential (+40), and have spawned another promising prospect in Drake Baldwin. They’re back in full force, and despite injury to their rotation, it looks like...

Mets Thoughts

Mets’ Hitting Woes Continue Into A’s Series

The New York Mets have not scored a run in 17 innings. They were shut out on Friday by the A’s, who recorded back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 2024. The Mets scattered six hits across nine innings in a 4-0 loss. They were in the game for eight innings, down 1-0 entering the ninth. But they could never scratch a rally together. They also drew just one walk. The Mets have now...

Mets Minors

Mets Minors Recap: Elian Peña Hits First St. Lucie Homer

Elian Peña started off 0-for-26 last season in the Dominican Summer League before finding his footing. This year, he is hot from the get-go. The 18-year-old homered, doubled, and made a nifty backhanded catch at shortstop Friday in Low-A St. Lucie’s 9-2 loss to Dunedin. Peña is 9-for-24 with a home run and three doubles in six games (1.069 OPS). He is also 3-for-3 stealing bases. Triple-A...

Interviews

MMO Exclusive: Relief Pitcher, Adam Ottavino

Adam Ottavino was a steadying presence at the back end of the bullpen for several different franchises throughout his 15-year Major League career. Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft, he began his professional career as a starting pitcher before transitioning to the bullpen after being claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies in 2012. Raised in...

Fan Shot

Fan Shot: Meet The Mets, The 2026 Edition

Fan shot written by Steve Lastoe If you checked out on the Mets after they ended their season with a clunker against the Miami Marlins, who could blame you? When your team goes from having the best record in baseball at the end of May to missing the playoffs entirely, you deserve a break. However, if you chose not to obsess over the roster these last 6 months, you did miss out on the most...

MLB News

Statcast Breakdown: MiLB ABS Analysis

Long live the robots. The robots are here to stay. After trial runs in both Triple-A and spring training, the Automated Ball Strike Challenge System [ABS] has made its way to the big leagues in 2026. Starting on Opening Day 2026, players have been able to turn to ABS to issue a final judgment on close ball/strike calls. ABS is the first system to take away unilateral ball/strike decision-making...

Podcasts

MMO Weekly Ep. 125: Do Something, Mets!

On the latest episode of MMO Weekly, the fellas—Sal Manzo, Mathias Altman-Kurosaki and Chris Bello—discuss the frigid offseason, the Alex Bregman signing, and what the Mets’ next key move should be. “You want to try and win now, especially in a division where, let’s be frankly honest, it’s kind of taking a downturn,” Chris Bello said. Check out the episode above and subscribe...

Mets History

Top Mets Opening Day Moments

The Mets have the best winning percentage in MLB history on Opening Day. Over the years, the team’s season openers have featured many big moments, from walk-offs to unsung players becoming heroes. 1985: Gary Carter Walks It Off in Mets Debut The Mets led for most of the game on Opening Day in 1985, but they left 15 men on base and went just 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position. The...