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Jon Heyman talked to Carlos Mendoza in the latest edition of his show with Joel Sherman on Tuesday. “We were able to climb back in 2024…and we didn’t have a guy like Juan Soto,” Mendoza said. “Bo [Bichette] is a really good hitter. Every day he hits the ball hard…he’s going to hit. I really believe in this team. We should be playing better, and I continue to believe that.”
The Mets went on to lose 8-3 to the Mariners Tuesday night, securing a series loss. They fell to 26-35 on the season. Read more on how they lost here.
After the game, Mendoza was asked by reporters if he thinks the Mets are in too deep of a hole to climb out of.
“I don’t think so,” he said, “but we’ve got to start playing better. That’s the bottom line,” adding that the Mets need to play “consistent baseball.”
The Mets will wrap up their series looking to avoid the sweep at 3:10 p.m. ET.
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Jeff Passan of ESPN interviewed Keith Hernandez in the latest episode of his podcast. The interview showcases Hernandez’s baseball IQ, storytelling skills and the crude personality that has made him such a beloved broadcaster for SNY.
On Tuesday, the Mets had multiple players rehabbing with Triple-A Syracuse. Catcher Francisco Alvarez had a strong night at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles. He also caught five innings and throwing out a runner. Jorge Polanco went 0-for-3 with a walk and could theoretically be activated as soon as Friday (via MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo), though the Mets can continue his rehab assignment if they feel he needs more time. Once Polanco returns to the majors, the team plans to give him reps at designated hitter.
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Per Mike Mazzeo of Sports Business Journal, MLB owners are meeting in New York this week with Rob Manfred expected to address major issues including a potential salary cap/floor system, labor tensions before the CBA expires on Dec. 1, expansion, and the Padres’ proposed $3.9 billion sale.
Depending on how they play, there is a chance the White Sox decide to prioritize winning in 2026. “If there’s opportunities to add to this — we have higher hopes than just 2026 because we want to have a continual winner here — but if there’s chances to really add to this group, we’re going to do that,” GM Chris Getz said (via James Fegan of Sox Machine).
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Robert Colonna reviews who the Mets have come away with in the latest mock drafts.
Rafael González takes a look at Sean Manaea‘s recent stretch of solid performance.
Jorge Eckardt selects the Mets minor league players of the month.
Tyler Antonelle writes his weekly report on the Mets’ minor league affiliates.
On This Date in Mets History
1980: The Mets select Darryl Strawberry with the first overall pick of the 1980 MLB Draft.
2012: The Mets induct franchise saves leader John Franco into the Mets Hall of Fame.
Born on This Date: Ed Glynn (1953), Barry Lyons (1960), Aaron Ledesma (1971), Carl Everett (1971), Zach Lutz (1986), Brandon Waddell (1994), Harrison Bader (1994).
On This Date in 1986 Mets
The Padres beat the Mets 5-4 on June 3, 1986, despite being outhit 13-6. San Diego led early, fell behind after a messy fifth inning with three Padres errors, then retook the lead in the sixth on Kevin McReynolds’ RBI double and Carmelo Martínez’s two-run homer. Rich Gossage escaped a tense ninth inning with runners on second and third by striking out Gary Carter to get the save.
