inside the mets
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.
The potential and danger of the Mets' revamped, multi-look bullpen
The Mets’ bullpen will largely be defined by different looks.
What the Mets' new infield coach sees in Brett Baty and Mark Vientos
"I just think he's going to keep getting better," Sarbaugh said. "He has too much athleticism and is too good a player not to."
How the Mets still could reinforce the lineup — if they're only bluffing
Is president of baseball operations David Stearns serious in his contention the team doesn’t necessarily need another bat, or is he just posturing?
How Christian Scott emerged with the highest ceiling in the Mets' next wave of pitching prospects
A scout who watched Scott last season with Binghamton said he could envision him helping the Mets this season if needed.
The sad reason why Ronny Mauricio prioritized winter ball over Mets' rest advice before ACL disaster
A big factor in the 22-year-old infielder’s decision to return to the Dominican Winter League was monetary.
Mets radio host Pat McCarthy's family-fueled recovery from a harrowing road accident
It’s the kind of start to the New Year that has McCarthy energized following an accident last fall that left him hospitalized for nine days.
Where, and why, the Mets are looking to have a smaller payroll next season
The Mets have been trimming the financial fat this winter. Here's how things look to be playing out.
How pitch-data technology helped inform the Mets' ill-fated $325M bid for Yoshinobu Yamamoto
It’s a subject worth mentioning following the Mets’ failed pursuit of star right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Billy Wagner on the agony of '27 votes' and the 'credibility' behind his Hall of Fame push
Until Bill Wagner receives that phone call, telling him he's been voted into Cooperstown, he remains jittery.
Andy Green's journey to a job preparing the Mets' stars of tomorrow
Andy Green was about three-quarters of the way through a daylong interview for the Mets’ managerial opening when the subject changed.
Zack Short is excited about his Mets homecoming and still processing why it was possible
Zack Short, one of the newest Mets, is a massive Jets fan and native of Kingston. And he's back where he grew up.
How the Mets can approach filling a bullpen where the few holdovers hold questions too
The Mets’ biggest misfire last offseason might have been failing to adequately stock the bullpen.
Why Carlos Mendoza's hiring has the potential to resonate far beyond the Mets clubhouse
The Mets hope Carlos Mendoza, in part thanks to his background, will be able to reach everyone in the clubhouse.
Former GM Zack Scott gives 'very positive' Mets reviews as he emerges as a front office consultant
Zack Scott takes a small measure of pride in this year’s World Series-winning team.
The case for a bullpen-first approach to rebuilding the Mets' pitching staff
Post Sports+ caught up with the former Mets pitcher this week to get his thoughts on the team and MLB’s postseason.
Is Japanese hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto worth the $200M it may cost to sign him? For the Mets, he might be
The Mets shouldn’t count on any bargain if they pursue Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto this winter.
Darryl Strawberry was supposed to go to Israel
That plan was discarded by the former Mets slugger after the recent outbreak of conflict in the region.
The Mets have to make a contract decision on 16 players — projecting who's back and who gets cut
David Stearns and his staff must decide by Nov. 17 whether to tender contracts to the Mets' arbitration-eligible players.
How Mets' David Stearns upgrades a team, from someone who's seen him do it
David Stearns inherited a strong infrastructure and managed to improve it.