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Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman has torn meniscus, needs surgery

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced this morning that outfielder Mike Tauchman has a meniscus tear in his knee and will require surgery. That certainly takes the 35-year-old out of the equation for the Mets’ final decisions about their Opening Day roster, but assuming he stays with the organization, it is the sort of surgery that […]

Mets Morning News: Mets set rotation, Tauchman to get MRI

Meet the Mets The Mets have set their Opening Day rotation. We already knew that Freddy Peralta is slated to start on Opening Day, but he will be followed by David Peterson, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, and Kodai Senga in that order. Meanwhile, Sean Manaea, whose velocity has been down this spring, will be used […]

Mike Tauchman to undergo MRI for knee issue

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced that outfielder Mike Tauchman is set to undergo an MRI for a knee issue that he experienced in the team’s split-squad spring training game against the Astros this afternoon. Tauchman collided with the right field fence early in the game and was visibly uncomfortable while continuing to play in the […]

Mets announce rotation to start the season

The Mets have officially revealed the order of their starting rotation to begin the 2026 regular season. While it has long been known that Freddy Peralta would get the ball when the Mets take the field on March 26 against the Pirates, the club revealed today that David Peterson would get the ball in Game […]

Astros to Open Season with 5 Man Rotation

Astros manager Joe Espada made the declaration before today’s spring training game vs. the Mets. Today, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada declared the team would open the season with a 5-man rotation, a reversal from earlier statements about using a 6-man rotation this season. While the Astros can still employ a 6-man rotation at various […]

Hayden Senger optioned to Triple-A

The Mets continue the winnowing of their major league camp, optioning catcher Hayden Senger to Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets currently have 38 players in big league camp. Senger, who made headlines last winter for his tale of working at Whole Foods in the offseason, appeared in 33 games for the Mets in 2025, filling in […]

Astros vs. Mets Spring Training Game Thread 3/21/2026

The Houston Astros (10-13-3) travel to Port St. Lucie to face the New York Mets (12-10-2) in Grapefruit League play. RHP Mike Burrows (1-0) will make his fifth start of the Spring as he takes on Mets RHP Jonah Tong (0-1). FIRST IMPRESSIONS: New addition RHP Mike Burrows has had an impressive Spring for the […]

Mets Madness: Second Round

For a detailed explanation/FAQ regarding this tournament, click here. For the First Round results, click here. QUADRANT 1 1986 (1) vs 2010 (8)G1: 2-0, ’10G2: 3-1, ’86G3: 6-3, ’86G4: 6-4, ’86Series MVP: Ray Knight Ray Knight’s MVP streak continues, as the veteran third baseman hit two more clutch homers and drove in five runs to propel […]

Jorge Polanco is a huge question mark at first base

When the Mets signed Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract to be their first baseman just days after Pete Alonso got five years from the Baltimore Orioles, it was, to put it lightly, a surprise. Polanco has been a good offensive player for a number of years, with a standout 2025 for the […]

Grapefruit Juice: Cardinals 4, Mets 3

The Mets mounted a late rally but fell short, dropping their game to the Cardinals by a 4-3 score on Friday afternoon at Clover Park. The Mets were blanked through seven, managing just two hits, before scoring three in the eighth. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome an early four-run deficit.

Mets Madness: First Round

For a detailed explanation/FAQ regarding this tournament, click here. QUADRANT 1 1986 (1) vs 1962 (16)G1: 5-3, ’86G2: 8-2, ’62G3: 6-2, ’86G4: 12-3, ’86Series MVP: Ray Knight I know what you’re thinking: How did 1962, the team with the second-most losses in the modern era, possibly steal a game from 1986? It seems like a […]

Highlights from the New at Citi 2026 Event

One of the highlights of each spring is the New at Citi event held by the Mets to showcase what fans can expect from Citi Field in terms of new experiences, giveaways, and, most importantly, food and drink. While there wasn’t a whole lot discussed in terms of giveaways or ballpark amenities that we didn’t […]

A.J. Minter will be a big asset to the Mets’ bullpen when he returns

The Mets signed 32-year-old lefty and career Atlanta Brave A.J. Minter to a two-year, $22 million contract in the 2024-2025 season with the intention of making him an essential late-inning piece in their bullpen. Things did not go according to plan. On April 26, Minter walked off the mound at Nationals Park in Washington DC […]

Mets Morning News: Howie Rose retiring, Ronny Mauricio sent to Triple-A

Meet the Mets Legendary Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced that the 2026 season will be his last, as he prepares for retirement following several decades of incredible work. As you’d expect, there were plenty of reactions and statements in the wake of Howie’s announcement. Mets pitching prospects Jack Wenninger and Jonathan Santucci were the stars […]

Mets’ latest roster cuts include Ronny Mauricio

The Mets made another round of major league spring training roster cuts, optioning infielder Ronny Mauricio and right-handed pitcher Joey Gerber to Triple-A Syracuse and reassigning right-handed pitcher Mike Baumann and left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell to minor league camp. None of those names are particularly surprising, as Francisco Lindor’s return to the field has put […]

Spring Breakout Recap: Rays 2, Mets 0

Despite a bevvy of encouraging performances, the Mets’ prospects were defeated by the Rays’ prospects 2-0 in the 2026 Spring Breakout. The outcome is not what you want and the objective viewing experience was a bit dull (it was a sleepy, drizzly affair). But that’s not the point of this event really, it’s all about […]

Grapefruit Juice: Mets 6, Astros 2

The Mets defeated the Astros by a score of 6-2 tonight in West Palm Beach. The Mets play the Cardinals tomorrow at 1:10pm at Clover Park. The game will air on SNY.

Astros vs. Mets Spring Training Game Thread 3/19/2026

The Houston Astros (10-11-3) host the New York Mets (11-9-2) in Grapefruit League play. RHP Peter Lambert (1-0) will make his second start and fifth appearance of the Spring tonight as he takes on Mets RHP Kodai Senga. TONIGHT’S STARTER: RHP Peter Lambert gets his second start and fifth overall appearance of the Spring tonight. […]