The disappointing end to the 2025 season for the New York Mets has been well documented. The team that once owned a league-best 45-24 record not only didn’t hold onto their division lead, but didn’t even make the playoffs. All despite having a clear path to do so on the last day of the season. Following the disappointing season, a lot has been made of what exactly went wrong. One...
That’s it. It’s over. The 2025 New York Mets are officially done for the year. Heading into Miami with their destiny in their own hands, the Mets fumbled the bag in the biggest way possible. They lost two out of three to the Marlins to miss out on the playoffs. While this team has been imploding for the last three-plus months, the way events unfolded this weekend will likely leave a...
It isn’t how you start, it is how you finish. Just ask the New York Mets after this weekend. All in all, it was another tough weekend for the Mets as the losing streak stretched to eight consecutive games. They also dropped their sixth straight series after losing the first two games to the Rangers. Things looked pretty bleak. However, some extra-inning heroics in the series finale on...
Gregory Soto entered Wednesday’s game with a runner on second in the fifth inning and left-handed hitting Max Kepler coming to the plate. When the Mets dealt two minor leaguers to Baltimore for the lefty in July, it was for situations like this. Lefties have slashed .214/.311/.300 against Soto in his seven-year career. Kepler sent Soto’s first pitch (a 98 mph fastball) to center for...
It wouldn’t be a weekend series without experiencing a frustrating New York Mets loss. Entering the three-game series against the Braves on a two-game losing streak, the Mets won the first two games to win the series and get back to winning ways. However, any positive momentum was halted on Sunday thanks to a sloppy loss to Atlanta in the finale. As a result, we were reminded of all of...
A rough eighth inning, combined with missed chances at the plate, sank the New York Mets in Sunday’s finale at Truist Park, as they dropped a 4-3 decision to the Atlanta Braves. Mark Vientos provided the early highlight for New York, drilling a two-run homer in the second off Bryce Elder for his 12th of the season. Juan Soto later chipped in an RBI single, while Cedric Mullins made an impact by...
This weekend will be one the New York Mets will want to flush quickly. Despite loading up at the Trade Deadline, the Mets lost two of three to the Giants to drop their second straight series. Furthermore, they’ve now lost five of their last six games. There were some positives sprinkled in among a sea of negatives. But, overall, this series was another step in the wrong direction for the...
David Stearns and company made four trades for rentals they hope will help the Mets finally get back to the World Series. Let’s take a look at how these four trades were made in terms of prospect rankings, roster status and what the Mets got in return. The Deals RHPs Wellington Aracena (Low-A) and Cam Foster (Double-A) for LHP Gregory Soto OF Drew Gilbert (Triple-A), RHPs Blade Tidwell...
It proved to be a busy trade deadline for the New York Mets. President of baseball operations David Stearns managed to address a number of key needs. The bullpen was bolstered, while center field received a much-needed upgrade. However, on the flip side, the Mets were unable to deal for another starter. You could also make a compelling argument that another bat was needed. With that said, it was...
The New York Mets addressed their bullpen in a big way at the trade deadline by acquiring Gregory Soto, Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley while also filling their need in center field by landing Cedric Mullins. After taking some time to think, here our grades for the Mets’ 2025 deadline haul. Christian De Block: B+ The Mets addressed two important needs, quality bullpen depth and center field....
Some of the New York Mets’ fatal flaws were exposed once again in San Diego. Following a 3-0 start on the West Coast road trip, the Mets were brought back to reality by the Padres after being swept. Not a whole lot went right. There was a pretty significant injury scare, too. All in all, this team still has plenty of concerns to iron out. And the offense remains the biggest concern as we...
The New York Mets are rolling right now. New York is now riding a seven-game winning streak after sweeping the Giants. The Mets were dominant in San Francisco, stretching their division lead over the Phillies to 1.5 games in the process. With the Trade Deadline this week, the Mets appear to be in good shape ahead of the stretch run. Taking all three games from a fellow playoff contender was...
