Author: Rafael González

Jared Young Is Playing Well. Could He Have a Role in 2027?

The New York Mets won for the sixth time in the seven games since the trade deadline Monday night. They took down their division rival, Atlanta Braves, in their series opener, 8-5. The win continued a surprising run from a stingy Mets bullpen. The group includes only one holdover from before the deadline selloff, and they shutout the division-leading Braves over the final four frames while...

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Tyrone Taylor is Getting Hot At the Right Time

The New York Mets on Monday pummeled the Atlanta Braves 14-3. It was a dominant night in Queens. Zac Thornton tossed his fourth consecutive quality start, the bullpen added 2 2/3 perfect innings, and the offense erupted for two touchdowns. Every Met recorded a hit as the lineup piled up 19 on the night. Six batters reached base three times, five not only collected multiple hits but had three...

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Peralta’s Mets Tenure Winds Down With Another Dud

Different Monday, same result. The professional baseball team from Flushing, Queens, lost to the Milwaukee Brewers, 8-3. It was a quiet night offensively even though the lineup returned to full strength following the return of Cuban centerfielder, Luis Robert Jr.. The biggest concern was another dud from the supposed front-line starter the Mets acquired from these same Brewers in January. Freddy...

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2026 First Half Report Card: Outfielders

In a season full of frustration and underperformance, the Mets’ outfield has by far been the highlight of the year. Juan Soto has been doing what he does best, and the Mets’ rookie phenoms have more than held their own during their first half in the bigs. Although much of the Mets’ front office moves over the past year have been panned, giving Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing plenty of runway...

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Mets Select Aiden Robbins With Third Round Pick

With the 92nd pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the New York Mets selected Aiden Robbins, an outfielder out of the University of Texas. This was the Mets’ second pick of the draft after selecting Carson Wiggins out of Arkansas 27th overall. The Mets did not have a second-round pick after forfeiting it for the second straight year to sign a top free agent, first Juan Soto in 2025 and Bo Bichette this...

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