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Mets leave door open to calling up top prospect

Francisco Alvarez’s goal in spring training was to reach the major leagues this season, and it still could happen for the Mets' top prospect.

Mets must sort out roster ahead of postseason play

With 11 games to go in their regular season, the Mets know they will be in the postseason, but they do not know their playoff position or their full playoff...

The inside story of the Mets’ fateful trade-deadline decisions

For everyone ready to call the Mets' trade deadline pickups failure, let us remind you of what we all thought when the club traded for Edwin Diaz.

Position player's relief gem a rare bright spot on forgettable Mets night

Darin Ruf’s résumé included an inning pitched in relief for the Giants last year, so it didn’t come as a surprise he got the call Monday night with the game...

Mets 'luck' runs out for one day in lopsided loss

Any “luck” the Mets might have previously received against the Braves disappeared Monday night.

Behind-the-scenes secret to the Mets' 2022 success

Swinging, pitching and running have been pretty important to the Mets’ rise to first place this year, but talking has played a part, too.

New faces behind Mets' post All-Star break hot stretch

The Mets’ DHs' and pinch-hitters finished play Wednesday with a .969 OPS, the best in baseball, since Daniel Vogelbach debuted with the club July 24.

Dynamic duo propels Mets to fifth consecutive victory

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco continued their respective excellent second seasons in Flushing, leading the Mets to their fifth straight win.

Pair of Mets tease new roles with big hits against lefty

Everything was briefly all right once the Mets finally faced a lefty Friday night.

Newcomers quickly validating Mets' deadline calls

So, about that heavily debated trade deadline. Maybe, the Mets didn’t do so poorly, after all.

New Met brings October experience

Darin Ruf’s proficiency against lefties and his veteran experience are two key attributes he brings to the Mets.

Mets' biggest trade deadline fear cost them what's most important

The Mets didn’t take a pass on trade-deadline day because they lack prospects or money.