The New York Mets announced three departures from their major league coaching staff after the conclusion of their 2026 season. Director of Major League Hitting Jeff Albert, Quality Assurance Coach Danny Barnes, and batting practice pitcher Kevin Mahoney will not return to manager Andy Green’s staff in 2027. The team welcomes all three to return […] The post Mets Announce Departures From 2026 Coaching Staff appeared first on Metsmerized.

The ALCS, despite some intriguing games, sees both series up 2-0 at the moment—the White Sox over the Guardians and the Rays over the Yankees. The NLCS nearly faced the same threat, but the Braves unloaded all of their best arms on Sunday to beat the Dodgers 3-2 in a thrilling game. Now, the Dodgers […] The post NLDS Game 3 Thread: Dodgers, Braves Face Off, Padres Face Elimination appeared first on Metsmerized.

One of the big question marks heading into next season for the Mets is first base. Without dwelling on who could have or should have been there, let’s take a look at how New York can move forward. Internal Options Jared Young hit nine homers in 103 games and posted a .759 OPS in his […] The post Who’s on First in 2027? The Mets Have A Lot of Options appeared first on Metsmerized.

The Mets have made many moves over the last three seasons, some good, some bad, some too early to tell, and everything in-between. There seems to be a movement on Mets social media platforms to give every success to Steve Cohen and every failure to David Stearns which is obviously ridiculous. Some players see their […] The post Reviewing the Positive Player Acquisitions Moves David Stearns Has Made appeared first on Metsmerized.

Jonah Tong, SP Player Data: Age: 23 (06/19/2003) B/T: R/R 2026 Traditional Stats: 3-2, 3.82 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 34 SO, 14 BB, 30.2 IP, 7 G (4 GS) 2026 Advanced Stats: 107 ERA+, 25.4 K%, 10.4 BB%, 3.12 xERA, 3.30 FIP, 4.17 xFIP, 0.6 fWAR, 0.1 bWAR 2026 salary: Pre-arbitration GRADE: B- 2026 REVIEW Jonah […] The post 2026 Report Card: Jonah Tong, SP appeared first on Metsmerized.

Good morning, Mets fans! On Monday, MLB announced the finalists for the American and National League Hank Aaron awards, and while no Mets are listed, a familiar face appeared. Pete Alonso is a finalist in the AL, while former top Mets prospect Pete-Crow Armstrong is a finalist and favorite for the award in the National […] The post Morning Briefing: Hank Aaron Award Finalists Revealed appeared first on Metsmerized.

All eight remaining teams vying for a World Series ring got underway on Saturday. After having an off day on Sunday, the American League teams- the Yankees, Rays, White Sox, and Guardians- take the field on Monday. In Game 1, the White Sox dominated Cleveland, taking Game 1 in a 4-0 victory. The Rays, led […] The post 2026 ALDS Game Thread: Game 2 Monday appeared first on Metsmerized.

Freddy Peralta will make his first playoff start for the Rays in Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees on Monday, making it a good time to look at how the prospects the Mets received in the trade fared post-trade deadline. The Mets received INF Émilien Pitre, RHP Gary Gill Hill, and OF Aidan Smith in […] The post Mets Went for Upside in the Freddy Peralta Trade appeared first on Metsmerized.

After minor league seasons largely spent working back from injury, both Boston Baro and Calvin Ziegler appeared in the October 4 Arizona Fall League game. Baro roped a 99.7 mph single to drive in a runner while Ziegler threw a scoreless inning in relief. Boston Baro was taken in the eighth round of the 2023 Draft as an over-slot […] The post Calvin Ziegler and Boston Baro Shine in First AFL Game appeared first on Metsmerized.

Brett Baty, UTIL Player Data: Age: 26 (11/13/1999) B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 143 G, 473 PA, .236/.309/.371/.681, 99 H, 22 2B, 11 HR, 56 RBI, 53 R, 5 SB, 44 BB, 125 SO Advanced Stats: 91 OPS+, 91 wRC+, 26.4% K%, 9.3% BB%, .304 BABIP, .321 xwOBA, 1.0 fWAR, 0.6 bWAR 2026 Salary: Pre-Arbitration Grade: C […] The post 2026 Report Card: Brett Baty, UTIL appeared first on Metsmerized.

Good morning, Mets fans! Let’s review the Freddy Peralta trade. Peralta went 5-2 with a 3.25 ERA in 10 starts for the Rays after 22 outings with the Mets and will face Cam Schlittler in Game 2 of the ALDS Monday at 8 p.m. ET on TBS/truTV. The Rays leads the series 1-0. The Mets […] The post Morning Briefing: Peralta to Face the Yankees appeared first on Metsmerized.

The 2026 division league series got underway on Saturday. All eight remaining teams were in action. On Sunday, only the National League teams play with the American League teams getting a rest. In the American League, the Chicago White Sox shutout the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 and the Tampa Bay Rays shutout the […] The post 2026 NLDS Game Thread: Game 2 Sunday appeared first on Metsmerized.

Bo Bichette Age: 28 (3/5/98) B/T: R/R Primary Stats: .260/.312/.390/.702, 18 HR, 78 RBI, 25 2B, 2 3B, 76 R, 166 H, 2 SB, 2 CS, 49 BB, 127 SO, 160 G, 696 PA Advanced Stats: 1.9 fWAR, 0.7 bWAR, 97 OPS+, 96 wRC+, 18.2 K%, 7.0 BB%, .296 BABIP, .330 xwOBA 2026 salary: $42 million Grade: […] The post MMO Report Card: Bo Bichette, 3B appeared first on Metsmerized.

Tim Britton of the Athletic recently released an article analyzing the New York Mets’ front office and the organizations struggles. In his article he noted how three years in this still is not fully David Stearn’s front office. A large number of senior staff predate him. In the article, Britton wrote, “First, owing to the […] The post How Has The Mets’ Front Office Grown Under David Stearns? appeared first on Metsmerized.

Peyton Prescott recorded five outs for the win, Cole Mathis went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a walk, and Bruin Agbayani made a pair of errors at second base Saturday in the Surprise Saguaros’ 9-3 victory over the Scottsdale Scorpions in an Arizona Fall League opener. A full box score can be referenced here. Prescott, […] The post AFL Recap: Prescott Earns Win In Opener appeared first on Metsmerized.

Good morning, Mets fans! The division series kicked off Saturday for both the National and American League. Division Series Day 1 Padres 2, Brewers 3; Brewers lead series 1-0. Braves 3, Dodgers 5; Dodgers lead series 1-0. Yankees 0, Rays 1; Rays lead series 1-0. White Sox 3, Guardians 0; White Sox lead series 1-0. […] The post Morning Briefing: Division Series Underway appeared first on Metsmerized.

Saturday, October 2, 2026 • 4:00 PM Dodger Stadium • Los Angeles, CA LHP Dylan Dodd (0-0, 13.50 ERA) vs. LHP Tarik Skubal (–, -.–) FOX Atlanta was able to hold off Philadelphia in a commanding Game 3 win. Their reward? The two-time defending World Champion Dodgers. Game 1 will go through Tarik Skubal, who […] The post 2026 NLDS Game Thread: Braves at Dodgers, 4 PM appeared first on Metsmerized.

Saturday, October 2, 2026 • 1:00 PM Progressive Field • Cleveland, OH LHP Hagen Smith (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Parker Messick (–, -.–) TBS Buckle up. Both American League Division Series are bound to get messy. Kicking off the ALDS format will be two division rivals in the White Sox and Guardians. Despite both of their […] The post 2026 ALDS Game Thread: White Sox at Guardians, 1 PM appeared first on Metsmerized.

Marcus Semien, 2B Player Data: Age: 36 (9/17/1990) B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 139 G, 547 PA, .215/.280/.340/.620, 106 H, 15 2B, 15 HR, 49 RBI, 55 R, 10 SB, 45 BB, 104 SO Advanced Stats: 79 OPS+, 74 wRC+, 19.0% K%, 8.2% BB%, .239 BABIP, .300 xwOBA, -0.5 fWAR, 0.5 bWAR 2026 Salary: $26,000,000 Grade: D […] The post 2026 Report Card: Marcus Semien, 2B appeared first on Metsmerized.

MLB Trade Rumors released their annual arbitration projections, and that list included the ten Mets who are eligible for arbitration. As the 40-man roster stands, three spots will need to open for the players on the 60-Day injured list: Jorge Polanco, Tylor Megill and Reed Garrett. The Mets will likely look to add in free […] The post Mets 2027 Arbitration Candidates appeared first on Metsmerized.

Good morning, Mets fans! Despite another disappointing finish in the postseason, the Phillies are likely to extend president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. Dombrowski has made several great moves in charge of the Phillies, but he also has underperforming veterans such as Trea Turner and Aaron Nola on the books for a lot of money for a long time. It appears […] The post Morning Briefing: Dave Dombrowski Extension with Phillies Likely appeared first on Metsmerized.

“While he clears the offensive bar at catcher, Alvarez has work to do behind the plate. He receives well and has an average arm he used to throw out 29% of 108 minor league base stealers.” “With time, he has the potential to develop into a near-average defensive catcher,” Baseball America, 2023 “He’s not a […] The post Is Francisco Alvarez’s Defense Underrated? appeared first on Metsmerized.

The New York Mets do not have the deepest record books, which means that we could see some of the current Mets go on to break some of those records. Let’s take a look which are at most risk. Hits – David Wright – 1,777 As is the case for many offensive categories, the Mets’ […] The post What Current Mets Could Break All-Time Franchise Records? appeared first on Metsmerized.

Fresh off a 2025 championship, the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Mets’ High-A affiliate, entered their 25th season with high expectations. Alas, frequent injuries to key players and uneven first-half production proved to be the club’s undoing. Despite gaining reinforcements from the Mets’ deadline sell-off, the club ended 2026 with a 57-74 record, plunging to 27 games […] The post Brooklyn Season Recap: A Young Core Takes Form appeared first on Metsmerized.

Good morning, Mets fans! The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series to advance to the NLDS against the Dodgers. Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning, while Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also homered. Ray Kerr delivered 3 1/3 scoreless innings […] The post Morning Briefing: Braves Finish Off Phillies To End Wild Card Round appeared first on Metsmerized.

There are certainly a lot of negatives that can be said about the Mets’ 2026 season. But I’ll start my look back with a positive note: It’s over. And we can move on with our lives. We all know that last off-season’s work by President of Baseball Operations David Stearns to remake the Amazin’s turned […] The post Fan Shot: A 2026 Mets Postmortem appeared first on Metsmerized.

Three of the four Division Series matchups are set, with the White Sox, Cubs and Yankees all finishing off sweeps on Wednesday night. The Braves and Phillies will play an elimination game to decide who will face the Dodgers in the NLDS. Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves, 8:00 PM (Series Tied 1-1) The Braves appeared […] The post 2026 Wild Card Game Thread: Phillies and Braves Battle For Last Divison Series Spot appeared first on Metsmerized.

The Mets had a handful of players with strong showings in the last month of the season. A couple of rookies were chief among them, and one is making a real case to take home the Rookie of the Year award. One other Met is trying to cement a role on the 2027 team. OFFENSIVE […] The post MMO Players of the Month: Benge, Tong Post Strong Finishes appeared first on Metsmerized.

On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal Manzo, Mathias Altman-Kurosaki, and Johnluke Chaparro discuss the Mets’ final series of the season, a recap of the 2026 season as a whole, positive/negatives, David Stearns, Andy Green, and more! Check out the latest episode above, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and find us on any listening platform like Apple Podcasts and Spotify! The post MMO Weekly 2026 Ep 155: 2026 Mets Season Ends, Was It The Worst? appeared first on Metsmerized.

The Mets are sending three position players to the Arizona Fall League, which starts play on Saturday and runs through Nov. 14. The AFL is a six-team league made up of minor leaguers from the 30 MLB teams. The Mets will join prospects from the Guardians, Phillies, Rangers and Royals to form the AFL’s Surprise […] The post Arizona Fall League: Hitter Preview appeared first on Metsmerized.

The Mets 2026 season summed up in one word? Disappointing. We don’t want to dwell on it, but we need to talk about it at least once, right? Get it all out of our system? Here’s what we think were the three biggest disappointments from this past season. Robert Colonna The biggest disappointment from this […] The post MMO Roundtable: Our Three Biggest Disappointments From The Mets’ 2026 Season appeared first on Metsmerized.

Good morning, Mets fans! Wednesday was elimination day, with three teams going home after just two playoff games. The Yankees destroyed the Red Sox for the second straight game, 9-2, to end Boston’s season. Cody Bellinger’s three-run homer broke the game wide open. The White Sox, with some divine intervention from the Pope, beat the […] The post Morning Briefing: Yankees, White Sox, Padres Advance to Division Series appeared first on Metsmerized.

The MLB playoffs continue Wednesday afternoon. Outside of a close game in Atlanta, the three other Game 1s were blowouts on Tuesday. Hopefully, the second day of games will bring some more competitive action. With each wild card series being best-of-three, several teams could punch their ticket to the divisional round. The teams waiting to […] The post 2026 Wild Card Game Thread: Second Day Of Action appeared first on Metsmerized.

Jorge Polanco Age: 33 (7/5/93) B/T: S/R Primary Stats: .148/.201/.230/.431, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 5 2B, 7 R, 20 H, 9 BB, 36 SO, 37 G, 145 PA Advanced Stats: -1.4 fWAR, -1.4 bWAR, 21 OPS+, 20 wRC+, 24.8 K%, 6.2 BB%, .186 BABIP, .234 xwOBA 2026 salary: $20 million Grade: F Review Jorge Polanco […] The post MMO Report Card: Jorge Polanco, 1B appeared first on Metsmerized.

The New York Mets have had seen many players leave the organization either through free agency or trade and many went on to perform well in other organizations. Contradictory to what many say, players have also left the organization and performed poorly. In that spirit, let’s breakdown five players the Mets should have held on […] The post Historical Look At Players The Mets Should Have Kept, Let Go appeared first on Metsmerized.

The Arizona Fall League begins on Saturday October 3, and the New York Mets have a strong cohort of players attending. Teams will use the Arizona Fall League for a number of reasons. From getting players who spent most of the year on the injured list more work, to getting a look at potential 40-man […] The post Mets Pitchers Playing In The Arizona Fall League appeared first on Metsmerized.

Good morning, Mets fans! The MLB postseason began Tuesday, with four games to kick off the Wild Card series in both leagues. The Braves beat the Phillies 5-3 behind a Austin Riley go-ahead three-run homer off Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning. J.T. Realmuto had given Philadelphia a 3-2 lead with a two-run triple in […] The post Morning Briefing: MLB Postseason Begins appeared first on Metsmerized.

Happy playoffs! Sadly, the Mets didn’t make it for the second straight year, but we’ll be watching anyway. (There’s still plenty of hate watching to do.) All Game 1s of the Wild Card round start today, beginning with the Braves and Phillies at 2 p.m. and ending with the Cubs and Padres at 10 p.m. […] The post 2026 Wild Card Game Thread: Postseason Gets Underway appeared first on Metsmerized.

The Mets have hired Derek Falvey in the front office as a senior advisor to president of baseball operations David Stearns. (They also promoted Kris Gross to the role of assistant general manager.) So who is he, what is was his style as president of baseball operations of the Twins, and what does a senior […] The post Who is Derek Falvey? appeared first on Metsmerized.

The Mets have two clear candidates for rookie of the year in Carson Benge and Nolan McLean. As much as I would love to say that the Mets will dominate all the placings in the ROTY ballot, JJ Wetherholt, Sal Stewart and TJ Rumfield will be their true competition. I will start by breaking down […] The post Each Met Case For Rookie of the Year, And Why Benge Should Win appeared first on Metsmerized.

Good morning, Mets fans! On Monday, The Mets Newsletter shared a message from Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen that was delivered to season ticket holders. They discussed the shortcomings of the season, pledging that they will do everything possible to field the most competitive club possible in 2027. The Cohens expressed their support of […] The post Morning Briefing: Steve, Alex Cohen Share Message With Season Ticket Holders appeared first on Metsmerized.

David Stearns took the blame for a disappointing 2026 at a year-end news conference Monday and also expressed optimism for next season based on what he saw from the young players and healthy veterans in the second half. “The disappointment of our season is very true and real, and I feel that,” he said. Looking […] The post Stearns Takes Ownership of Failed Season, Optimistic About 2027 appeared first on Metsmerized.

The 2026 MLB season ended fittingly for the New York Mets. In Washington for the final series, the Mets dropped two out of three to the Nationals. Consequently, the Mets finished with a 74-88 record, last place in the NL East. It is New York’s first time finishing in the bottom of the division since […] The post 3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Finish 2026 With Nats Series Loss appeared first on Metsmerized.

Two Mets rookies finished the season very strong, and yet another rookie record was broken this week. With another regular season behind them and the Mets missing the postseason for the second straight year, 2026 gave Mets fans something to look forward to. Something is brewing in Queens that could lead to sustained success. A […] The post MMO Players of the Week: Benge, McLean Strengthen ROY Cases appeared first on Metsmerized.

Francisco Lindor is well on his way to landing in the Hall of Fame. Since debuting in 2015 at 21, he has been one of the best shortstops in all of baseball. His numbers and his accolades speak for themselves. Lindor has accomplished a lot in his 12 big league seasons, and he reached another milestone […] The post Lindor Makes History in 2026 Season Finale appeared first on Metsmerized.

Catcher Yovanny Rodriguez was the star of the Florida Complex League Mets this year, leading the team in homers and batting average, while earning an All-Star team selection. The 19-year-old from Venezuela hit .280/.389/.460 with seven homers and 34 RBIs in 49 games before he was promoted to Low-A St. Lucie. (At St. Lucie, he hit six […] The post FCL Mets Season Recap: Yovanny Rodriguez Leads the Way appeared first on Metsmerized.

Good morning, Mets fans! Francisco Lindor is in a class by himself. David Stearns will address the media Monday at a 2 p.m. ET news conference. New York finishes with the sixth-worst record in MLB, which gives the Mets the fifth-best odds (8.68%, per Tankathon) to land the top pick in the 2027 draft. (The […] The post Morning Briefing: Stearns to Hold Year-End Press Conference appeared first on Metsmerized.

With their season finale loss on Sunday, the New York Mets finished 74-88 in 2026. With that, attention quickly turns to the offseason. One of the most integral parts of any offseason is preparation for the MLB Draft. The 2027 edition of the draft is slated for July of 2027. The draft order will be […] The post Mets Clinch Fifth-Best Odds In 2027 MLB Draft Lottery appeared first on Metsmerized.

In the midst of a wet and windy nor’easter, the New York Mets concluded the 2026 season with a 6-4 loss against the Washington Nationals. Although the Mets had some positive moments, their pitching ultimately let them down, and the offense struggled to keep pace. This defeat marks the end of the season, with the […] The post Mets Drop Season Finale 6-4; Finish 74-88 On The Year appeared first on Metsmerized.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 1:05 PM Nationals Park • Washington, DC LHP Sean Manaea (6-7, 4.67) vs. LHP DJ Herz (0-1, 9.00) SNY For the last time in 2026, the New York Mets will play baseball. The Mets will look to end the season on a high note. Since the trade deadline the Mets […] The post Game Chat: Mets vs Nationals, 1:05 P.M. appeared first on Metsmerized.