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Mets keep rolling thanks to more late heroics
Mickey Callaway didn’t mince words before the Mets went for their third straight win over the Nationals on Wednesday at Citi Field: “We’ve got to win some games. We have...
Mets' offense stays silent, pitching is limping as it gets ugly
MILWAUKEE — In remembrance of an iconic sitcom set in this city, these are “Unhappy Days” for the Mets. Their season may have jumped the shark Sunday, when starting pitcher...
Brandon Nimmo exits Mets win with left oblique 'twinge'
Add Brandon Nimmo to the list of Mets injury concerns. Nimmo left Tuesday’s 9-0 win over the Phillies at Citi Field before the top of the fourth inning with a...
Masters tip gone wrong shows how low Mike Francesa will go
There are bad guys, then there are very bad guys. Last week, Mike Francesa had the Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee on to preview the Masters. When Francesa mentioned Brooks Koepka,...
Mets hang on to survive late scare from lowly Marlins
MIAMI — Jason Vargas danced through trouble Tuesday night, using spacious Marlins Park and the anemic lineup he faced to his advantage. Gifted five runs in the first inning, the...
Pete Alonso, Mets flex muscles to take opener from Marlins
MIAMI — Pete Alonso’s teammates emptied the kitchenette and waited by the entrance to the showers in the visitor’s clubhouse Monday night at Marlins Park. Eggs, barbecue sauce, beer, shaving...
Mets season preview: How retooled team might back up GM’s brash contender talk
Brodie Van Wagenen probably wouldn’t have gotten hired as Mets general manager last October if his presentations to club COO Jeff Wilpon involved blowing up the team’s nucleus and starting...
Zack Wheeler looks far off as he sets his early-season goal
JUPITER, Fla. — Zack Wheeler’s 2018 season was bad enough that his ERA still hovered near 5.00 in late June. This spring, Wheeler said, he is looking to find the...
Mets spring training: The Peter Alonso show will begin
Here’s a rundown of the key things to look for during Mets’ spring training: Best position battle Peter Alonso is expected to receive every opportunity to show he can handle...
Mets make deal with Brewers for outfield insurance policy
The Mets’ need for experienced outfield depth led them Saturday to a low-risk trade with the Brewers. Keon Broxton, 28, was acquired to provide the Mets with a center field...
It's time for Mets to pivot offseason plan with short-term signings
Brodie Van Wagenen has used the early weeks of his administration to make the Mets far more interesting and probably a good deal better (at least for 2019). What lingers...
Breaking down pros, cons of Mets' free-agent target A.J. Pollock
Is A.J. Pollock the answer to the Mets’ outfield need or just another injury waiting to happen? As general manager Brodie Van Wagenen sorts through the limited number of available...
The 2019 pay raises that could cramp Mets' free-agent hopes
LOS ANGELES — The Mets have significant dollars coming off the books this winter, but most — if not all — of that money is already spent for 2019. A...
Amed Rosario could be answer to Mets' outfield problem
Over these final 51 games the Mets need to make the best catch they can in center field. That is one of many crucial challenges they face. Don’t expect the...
Michael Conforto finally appears to be in a 'good place at the plate'
As Michael Conforto walked over to the large media throng waiting by his locker Friday night, a slight smile appeared across his face. After having to explain his deep slump...
Juan Lagares likely done for season and Mets are scrambling
The only thing missing was Terry Collins cracking a self-deprecating joke. Friday was straight out of last year’s injury-filled, 92-loss season. The only difference was Mickey Callaway, not Collins, trying...
Juan Lagares gives Mets outfield another injury scare
Now it’s Juan Lagares’ turn to hurt. On a day the Mets placed Yoenis Cespedes on the disabled list with a right hip flexor strain, Lagares needed tests on his...
Juan Lagares' four-hit night propels Mets to rare laugher
Juan Lagares’ chances to play in a crowded Mets outfield have been scant, but his production — especially at home and against left-handed pitchers — is undeniable. On Tuesday, soft-tossing...
Jay Bruce first-base experiment is beginning
SAN DIEGO — Jay Bruce has broken out his first baseman’s mitt lately just to ensure it doesn’t turn to dust. And he soon will need it for the Mets....
Mets manager facing his first moment of truth
ST. LOUIS — Now comes the true test for Mickey Callaway & Co. The Mets were on quite the roll to start the season, but they have lost seven of...