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Ex-Mets star attempting to qualify for 2024 Summer Olympics — in cycling

Gomez, 38, who is from the Dominican Republic, is reportedly taking part in a qualifying race in May and would represent his home country in the 500-meter velodrome if he...

Behind Mets decision to let go of Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez’s recent lack of playing time and the Mets’ need for a roster spot translated into his departure from the club Sunday. The veteran outfielder was designated for assignment...

Amed Rosario could land in center as Mets search for versatility

CHICAGO -- Amed Rosario is willing to give another position a try. As the Mets search for further outfield versatility, Rosario recently told Mickey Callaway he is open to helping...

A rested Carlos Gomez busts out in a big way

Maybe all Carlos Gomez needed was a breather. Returning to the starting lineup for the first time in three games, the struggling center fielder ended a 14 at-bat hitless stretch...

Steven Matz delivers for Mets as big bats, bullpen do the rest

Mickey Callaway knows if the Mets are going to get back in the NL East race, their starting pitching will have to get them there. The manager pointed before Saturday’s...

Jeff McNeil's 'D or C swing' was all the Mets needed

Even on a day he wasn’t in the starting lineup, Jeff McNeil managed to deliver one of the most important hits of the afternoon. With the Mets trailing by a...

Mets nip Diamondbacks to snap losing skid thanks to some fill-ins

PHOENIX — Once the scrap heap, now the scrap attack for the Mets. Adeiny Hechavarria and Carlos Gomez were almost nobody’s idea of important additions by general manager Brodie Van...

Mets won't be able to get away with spackling over problems

Just enough spackle can create a beautiful illusion. Too much spackle, though? Eventually, those cracks prevail. So told the tale of your Mets, whose four-game winning streak came to a...

Carlos Gomez is Mets' shoeless hero in win over Nationals

Carlos Gomez wasn’t ready. Yes, he had both shoes on this time — unlike his other trip around the bases — but when the Nationals intentionally walked Wilson Ramos to...

Carlos Gomez's blast vs. Nationals puts Mets in unfamiliar territory

Call them the smoke-and-mirrors Mets. Down five projected starters and a few days removed from their manager’s job being believed to be in serious jeopardy, the Mets have put together...

Mets finally back up desperate Mickey Callaway

Here was the ultimate vote of confidence Monday for the Mets: They finally won a game. With Mickey Callaway told by GM Brodie Van Wagenen he would remain the team’s...

Carlos Gomez coming back to Mets — for real this time

Carlos Gomez’s second stint with the Mets will begin Friday. The veteran outfielder was informed following Thursday’s game for Triple-A Syracuse that the Mets were selecting his contract. It was...

The next 13 games could make or break Mickey Callaway

WASHINGTON — Two off days following an abbreviated two-game sweep of the Marlins gave the Mets a chance to reset before facing the scuffling Nationals. But the fact remains the...

No one has seen anything like this Mets Triple-A team

SYRACUSE — Have you ever seen a minor league team like this? “No,” manager Tony DeFrancesco said. “No,” outfielder Gregor Blanco said. “No,” second baseman Danny Espinosa said. The oldest...

Why the Mets hid deGrom and Syndergaard from Nationals

PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard took their heat to a minor league field at the Mets complex Monday for a last full-throttle effort before the regular...

Jessica Mendoza makes first appearance at Mets camp

PORT ST. LUCIE — Friday was Jessica Mendoza’s first time at camp since becoming a baseball operations adviser for the Mets. The ESPN Sunday Night Baseball analyst spent much of...

Carlos Gomez: It's a 'dream' to be back with the Mets

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Mets officially welcomed back a familiar face Thursday, when Carlos Gomez arrived at First Data Field in Port St. Lucie on a minor league...

Mets agree to minor league deal with Carlos Gomez

PORT ST. LUCIE — Carlos Gomez is coming back to the Mets. The Mets completed a minor league deal with the outfielder pending a physical that would be worth $1.25...

Carlos Gomez closing in on Mets return with minor league deal

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Four years after the Crying Game, Carlos Gomez finally appears headed back to the Mets. On Friday, the team was close to a minor-league deal with the...

Carlos Gomez annihilates water coolers after another strikeout

Carlos Gomez was craving real contact. The struggling Rays right fielder took out his frustration on two separate water coolers in the dugout Wednesday after striking out in the second...