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The Mets have more dead money than the entire A’s payroll — how we got here

Steve Cohen’s Mets lead baseball, and not by a little, in money spent on players no longer with the club.

Mets catcher's walk-off hit caps ninth-inning rally in badly needed win

All still isn’t great for the Mets, with the Dodgers on deck for three games, but a losing streak that had reached five games was declared over.

Mets finding balance for catchers' ball-framing tactics and safety

The Mets aspire to keep their catchers out of harm’s way but in a position where they can convert the most pitches to strikes.

The secret to Mets' early-season success

Day after day, the surging Mets are continuing to make it feel like it’s a long way from the travesty that was 2023.

Mets star exits game with thumb injury: 'He was in pain'

Francisco Alvarez departed Friday’s game with obvious discomfort in his left thumb, leaving the Mets to fear they will be without him for awhile.

Mets star's defensive gem one of highlights of the day

Pete Alonso might have been at his happiest during an infield drill in which fielded a soft grounder and fired a strike to Brett Baty at third base.

The Mets have nearly $10 million in backup catchers. How did they get here?

Few moves were questioned as much — by industry insiders, at least — as Billy Eppler's handling of the team’s catching situation.

Mets radio host Pat McCarthy's family-fueled recovery from a harrowing road accident

It’s the kind of start to the New Year that has McCarthy energized following an accident last fall that left him hospitalized for nine days.

Mets open to trading $7 million catcher

The Mets signed the veteran last offseason and he was their Opening Day catcher, but he landed on the injured list a week into the season.

Mets keep needed catching depth with veteran exercising option

Omar Narvaez provided the Mets with a steady backup catching presence last season, and has decided to continue with the club.

Mets rookie trying to end season on high note

Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos have enjoyed September breakouts for the Mets, and now Brett Baty is attempting to do the same.

This Met hyped for David Stearns hire

Stearns’ Brewers landed Narvaez in a trade with the Mariners in December 2019.

Mets veteran open to trade if it means more playing time

Omar Narvaez said he loves New York, understands his current role and believes the Mets’ fortunes will turn at some point.

Why Omar Narvaez will cut into Francisco Alvarez's playing time

The return of Omar Narvaez ��� who went 1-for-2 in the loss — at least initially, will cut into rookie Francisco Alvarez’s playing time.

What's next for Mets catcher after being designated for assignment

Longtime Mets catch Tomas Nido was designated for assignment, the club announced Monday, to clear a logjam behind the plate.

Breaking News Now: Mets DFA struggling veteran backstop

On Monday, The Mets announced that catcher Tomas Nido, who was drafted by the club in 2012, has been designated for assignment.

Mets make major decision with veteran catcher returning

The longtime Mets stalwart has been designated for assignment.

Mets rookie gets third start in a row

There was 23-year-old Mark Vientos, in the Mets’ lineup for the third game in a row.

It's clear what the Mets must do with top rookie

Did the rookie's quick rise take the Mets by surprise?

Rookie making loud statement as key Mets' decision looms

Francisco Alvarez is not making this easy on the Mets.