Mets News

Zach Thornton Joins Rotation, Semien Hits IL

Following the David Peterson trade, Zach Thornton is expected to be called up to join the rotation on Thursday. Thornton has a 4.25 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 55 minor league innings this year. Thornton throws eight different pitches, and in the minors, his fastball has been his most used pitch, coming in at 31.5%. He has shown flashes of a plus fastball at times, topping out at 95.7 miles per hour...

Mets Thoughts

Is It Finally Nate Lavender Time?

Heading into 2024, the hype around Nate Lavender was real. The 2021 14th-round pick cruised through the minors, making it to Triple-A in under two years from when he was drafted. Especially at the time, when the Mets were desperate for left-handed relievers, the lefty Lavender, 26, was on everyone’s radar. Then, seven games into his 2024 season at Triple-A, he tore his UCL. Lavender...

Mets Minors

Is It Finally Nate Lavender Time?

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 12 Update

The AL and NL MVP awards have run through two names the past couple seasons: Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. But with Judge hurt in the AL, a new name has emerged as a favorite for the 2026 adaptation. Ben Rice has dominated the majors this season. And sure, we’ve highlighted the first baseman numerous times through the power rankings on Metsmerized.com. But it’s June. This is...

Podcasts

MMO Weekly Ep. 143: Mets Show More Signs Of Life

In this episode of MMO Weekly, hosts Sal Manzo, Mathias Altman-Kurosaki and Johnluke Chaparro discuss the Mets’ sweep of the Miami Marlins and series loss against the Seattle Mariners. They also discuss the silver linings from the last series, comment on whether Mark Vientos should stay or go, Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Juan Soto, and more! Check out the latest episode above, subscribe to...

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...