The Mets are playing some bad baseball. Francisco Lindor’s run of mental mistakes isn’t topping the list of concerns. But it’s certainly up there. www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...

One key to Luis Robert's quick comfort and quick start with the Mets? The guy he's shadowed since the start of spring, the guy who's made sure their lockers are close: Juan Soto. With @willsammon.bsky.social:

This Week in Mets:

Bo Bichette’s “welcome to NY moment” was not what he had in mind. Three games in, the boos came early. But he showed he gets what he signed up for by calling them late. His first three games with the Mets were rough. His response was refreshing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

How to interpret Freddy Peralta’s ‘no comments’ regarding extension talks with Mets www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

Back in November, David Stearns said Carson Benge had a legitimate chance to break camp with the club. Benge did just that by earning it. Whether in the box or in the room, Benge impressed veterans in the clubhouse for being “unafraid,” as a couple of them put it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...

Why the Pirates decided to send MLB’s top prospect, Konnor Griffin, to Triple A. Analysis with @WillSammon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

A few thoughts on the Mets' decision to open the season without Sean Manaea in their rotation: www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

Inside the Mets’ offseason: A Bo Bichette plot twist and a methodical overhaul www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

Mets notes, post Bo Bichette edition: — Outfield possibilities — Philosophy on penalties for another FA with qualifying offer — Baty role www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

With @willsammon.bsky.social, how the Mets prepared themselves for their swift and stunning pivot to Bo Bichette:

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Christian Scott is nearing the end of his rehab process for 2025. He has found ways to improve, too. On his last couple of months and where he may fit in the Mets' plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Could the Mets land an ace with Tarik Skubal potentially on the trade block? www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

For clarification regarding the Mets coaching staff: New York invited first base coach Antoan Richardson back for next season, but the two parties haven't yet reached an agreement on a renewal, The Athletic has learned. Thus, it's possible he winds up elsewhere.

On the Mets hiring Kai Correa, Jeff Albert as new major league coaches: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Mets overhauling coaching staff after disappointing season www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

The shine is off Stearns and Mendoza. Worse than starting at zero, they’re playing from behind. This year’s meltdown will forever be attached to them — until it’s not. There’s only one thing that changes legacy, and they know it. On hard decisions ahead: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

How the Mets lost their groove: Inside baseball’s biggest collapse, with @willsammon.bsky.social:

The New York Mets' collapse is one of the worst you'll ever see. Despite being 21 games over .500 in June and owning baseball's best record at the time, the Mets failed to make the playoffs. Making things worse, no one "chased" them down. They just blew it.

Mets will start Clay Holmes tomorrow. Hearing that if anyone has the inside track on starting Sunday, it's David Peterson, but he's available out of the pen before then. So is Sean Manaea. Jonah Tong could be available out of the pen on Sunday.

The Mets are designating outfielder Jose Siri for assignment, league sources tell The Athletic.

Hit us with your Mets questions. We're already off to a great start. www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

On the personalities of Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat — the trio of fresh-faced starters making a combined $396,344 in the majors this season hoping to help the ~$340-million Mets reach the playoffs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Two years ago, the Mets talked to a 20-year-old Jonah Tong, fresh off a 6.00 ERA and a 20 percent walk rate, about how he was helping create a new standard for Mets pitching. On an arrival (of Tong and potentially of that standard) faster than anyone could have anticipated:

The Mets are promoting pitching prospect Jonah Tong, league sources tell The Athletic.

Mets placed Frankie Montas on the 15-day IL with a right elbow UCL injury. Huascar Brazobán is back from Triple-A Syracuse.

The Mets and catcher Ali Sanchez are in agreement on a minor-league deal, league sources said.

“We needed that.” Nolan McLean gives Mets much-needed lift in major-league debut: www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...

Mets’ prolonged stretch of mediocrity raises a big question: How good are they? www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

The four key takeaways from the Mets' deadline:

Everything you need to know about the Ryan Helsley trade, including grades:

Juan Soto is out of the game in the fourth, after fouling a ball hard off his left shin last inning.

This is a role the Mets need of Brazoban especially if they do go ahead and acquire another high-leverage reliever. Suddenly, their bullpen will feature a bunch of one-inning leverage relievers. That is great for the playoffs. But there's still two months of the regular season.

The latest on Mark Vientos, with @willsammon.bsky.social: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6521534/2025/07/28/mets-mark-vientos-trade-value/

Adding Gregory Soto was a good start. But more work for the Mets bullpen should remain. On why a top setup reliever is still something the Mets should pursue: www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...

The Mets are acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles for Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster, league sources confirmed. SNY first reported.

The latest we’re hearing about the Mets’ deadline plans, with @willsammon.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...

Hours after David Stearns expressed faith in the Mets’ young internal options, Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty rewarded that optimism: www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

Mets moves: — With Francisco Alvarez back, Hayden Senger was optioned. — Claimed Rico Garcia off waivers. Richard Lovelady outrighted to Triple A. Dedniel Nunez, who had surgery last Monday, moved to 60-day IL. — Paul Blackburn (rehab assignment) pitches for Syracuse tomorrow.

What I’m hearing on the Mets, the trade deadline and pitching needs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

From speaking up in the players' meeting two weeks ago to working on plate discipline with Juan Soto, Ronny Mauricio is getting more and more comfortable — which matters; he can help inform the Mets' deadline plans. On what we've seen and heard from him: www.nytimes.com/athletic/649...

Mets reliever Dedniel Nunez will have Tommy John surgery next week.

Mark Vientos expected himself to perform well this year, even better than last year. That was good, he thought. Where he went wrong, he said, was expecting no type of adversity. On Vientos delivering last night's big hit, his first w/RISP since returning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

The Mets placed Jesse Winker on the IL with back inflammation. They recalled Jared Young.

In his last three starts (18 innings), Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat hasn't allowed a run. “It’s really good to feel that feeling again.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

There are millions (259,459,200 to be exact) of possible lineups for Carlos Mendoza to consider each day. How does he choose one? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6484558/2025/07/10/mets-carlos-mendoza-lineups-decisions/

In his last two games at Syracuse, Acuña played CF.

Caught up with Brooks Raley on his rehab, landing back with the Mets and the job that awaits him on the other end of the All-Star break ... “I know God works in mysterious ways, but that was pretty wild.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

Sean Manaea said he is very much ready to pitch for the Mets on Sunday www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...