Mets News

Lavender Impresses Again, Earns First Big League Win

Nate Lavender didn’t enter the Mets’ organization with a ton of fanfare. He was drafted out of the University of Illinois in the 14th round of the 2021 MLB Draft and didn’t possess eye-popping velocity like some of his peers. Over the next two years, Lavender soared through the Mets’ farm system, working exclusively as a reliever and racking up huge strikeout numbers....

Mets Thoughts

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Stay Hot With Padres Series Win

The New York Mets just continue to roll. After taking two out of three from the Padres, the Mets have now clinched four series wins in the month of August. Furthermore, they are now a red-hot 11-4 over their last 15 games. It sure looks like the foundation is taking shape for the 2027 season and beyond. Finishing this year strong will only serve to raise the optimism currently being felt in...

Mets Minors

Mets Minors Thread: Santucci Pitching

The big club already won on Wednesday with a 2-1 score over the visiting Padres. All four of the Mets’ full-season minor league affiliates are in action Wednesday evening. Jonathan Santucci will make his fourth Triple-A start for Syracuse. 6:35 PM · NBT Stadium · Worcester (62-52) vs Syracuse (60-60) Santucci has struggled a bit to start his career in Triple-A with 5.40 ERA and 2.200 WHIP...

Interviews

Exclusive: Mets’ 2025 Third-Round Pick Antonio Jimenez

Antonio Jimenez is one of a kind. The Mets had never drafted a player from the University of Central Florida before the fifth round. That changed in 2025 when the opportunity to add Jimenez to their organization came along. The club poached the draft-eligible sophomore with their third-round pick, 102nd overall, in the 2025 MLB Draft, inking him to a bonus worth $564,000. Jimenez joined UCF...

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

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Week 17 Update

The Detroit Tigers are an interesting case study. They’re 60-62, yet only three and a half games out of first place and in the third wild card spot in the American League. Seems unfair, right Mets fans? But when you peel back the curtain, Detroit has actually been one of the better teams in the league. They have a strong plus-86 run differential, an expected record of 70-52, and are 11th...

Podcasts

MMO Weekly 2025 Ep. 146: 2026 New York Mets First Half Recap

In this episode of MMO Weekly, hosts Sal Manzo, Mathias Altman-Kurosaki, and Johnluke Chaparro discuss the Mets’ dismal first half of the 2026 season, how the team can improve, trade pieces, the All-Star festivities, and more! Check out the latest episode above, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and find us on any listening platform like Apple...

Mets History

Mets Minors Recap: Jorge Polanco Plays Three Innings At First Base In Rehab

On Saturday, Jorge Polanco continued his rehab start for Binghamton (Double-A), playing three innings in the field. Meanwhile, the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones had a very rare offensive outburst on Saturday en route to victory. Unfortunately, Jack Wenninger posted his second straight poor outing for Syracuse (Triple-A) in what has otherwise been a sensational season. Triple-A Rochester Red...