inside the mets

How the Mets' new batting order has altered Francisco Lindor's routine and sparked their offense

Maybe Lindor needed the switch — he previously had been hitting in the No. 3 hole — to get him on track. He isn’t so sure.

The Mets' 'big win' in patiently turning Dedniel Núñez into a bullpen keeper

Dedniel Núñez has become not only a dependable Mets reliever, he’s bringing the kind of electricity that largely has been lacking from the bullpen.

What playing international games means to Francisco Lindor and the Mets

Lindor’s point was sometimes you have to actually be there to fully appreciate the beauty and nuance of the game.

Why Jorge Lopez's behavior crossed the line for the Mets

If the Mets didn’t cut Jorge Lopez, the perception might have grown that Carlos Mendoza had lost control of the club.

How to rescue Edwin Diaz, according to a legend who's been in his Mets spot

Diaz’s average fastball velocity has dipped from 99 mph in 2022 to 97 mph, but Wagner said that dropoff shouldn’t be a significant factor.

The Mets have pitchers priced to trade. What will convince them to deal?

The Mets' veteran starting pitching offers president of baseball operations David Stearns with a relatively easy avenue toward adding organizational depth.

Who looks like the Mets' biggest threats for a wild-card spot

It’s still early enough for the Mets to think big, but the wild card race is probably more worthy of fans’ attention.

Why the Mets' first month was unusually quiet around Citi Field

The Mets averaged just 24,477 fans per home game for the month. It represented a significant dip from last season.

Why Christian Scott's expanding repertoire could have him pitching for Mets sooner than later

Pitching prospect Christian Scott impressed Mets officials and scouts in spring training and has only elevated his game for Triple-A Syracuse.

Why Edwin Diaz hasn't quite been the same and why the Mets aren't worried

Edwin Diaz’s four-seam fastball this season is averaging 96.6 mph, a number that most pitchers would celebrate.

Mets two-way prospect Nolan McLean is putting off a tricky choice as long as he can: 'I believe I can do it as well'

After selecting Nolan McLean in the 2023 draft, the Mets are allowing his childhood to continue.

Welcome to the club, Rhys Hoskins: the most notorious villains in recent Mets history

let’s examine some of the company Hoskins keeps as a Mets antagonist.

How faith, family and his upcoming Mets number retirement guided Darryl Strawberry through a near-death emergency

Wondering if he was going to survive, Strawberry's mind raced to what he might not live to see.

How Harrison Bader is moving beyond his Yankees fandom and embracing the Mets

The Mets starting center fielder is anxious to learn about the organization he says he never hated growing up but largely ignored.

The conversations that are helping Kodai Senga get through a tedious Mets spring

Beyond his professional frustration, Senga also lost an opportunity this spring to pick up a new hobby.

What the Mets see in their deep minors prospects to provide hope for the future

The best farm systems tend to be judged as much for a system’s quantity as the quality.

How the developing Carlos Mendoza-John Gibbons bond will dictate this Mets season

If anything, it might be the experienced John Gibbons who is adjusting the most in this new Mets partnership.

Why Eric Chavez thinks his return as a Mets hitting coach is 'where I need to be'

Eric Chavez has returned as the Mets hitting coach after a season in which the team underwhelmed offensively on several fronts.

The Mets have nearly $10 million in backup catchers. How did they get here?

Few moves were questioned as much — by industry insiders, at least — as Billy Eppler's handling of the team’s catching situation.