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From the Bronx to Queens: Carlos Mendoza on Soto’s Impact
The first sight of Juan Soto in a Mets uniform during spring training felt like a scene out of a baseball fairy tale. Cameras clicked,...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 163 min read


Juan Soto’s New York State of Mind: “Winning Games. That’s All"
Juan Soto, the Mets' latest blockbuster acquisition, sauntered into his first spring training press conference today with the kind of...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 163 min read


Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #7: Hair, Hustle, and Heart: José Cardenal’s Brief Mets Stay
Welcome to the seventh installment of Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 167 min read


Francisco Lindor’s Message: Accountability, Leadership, and Winning
Five days into Mets camp, and it’s already clear who the early birds are. While the rest of the position players aren’t due to report...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 164 min read


Spring Training Takeaways Day 5: Mendoza’s Emphasis on Health and Depth
Carlos Mendoza held his fifth media availability of training camp today, and if there’s one thing the Mets skipper wants above all else,...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 163 min read


Carlos Mendoza on Jett Williams, Rotation Battles, and Spring Vibes
Ah, spring training. The time of year when hope springs eternal, arms are fresh, and we all pretend to care about pitch usage like it’s...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 143 min read


The 5: Free Agent Signings
Every February there's an event that reminds us all that the weather is about to change, the days are about to get longer, and spring is...

shaikushner
Feb 149 min read


Mets' Spring Training 2025: David Stearns Talks Pete, Roster, and the Competition Ahead
It’s February, which means the Mets are gearing up for another season of spring training, and David Stearns, their ever-calm president of...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 124 min read


Spring Training with the Mets Day Two: Mendoza on Holmes' Transition, Vientos' Mission, and More
Spring training is a magical time of year. Hope is in the air, optimism is abundant, and every team is tied for first place—at least...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 123 min read


Spring Training Begins: Mendoza Addresses Rotation, Lineup Stability, and Expectations
Carlos Mendoza took the podium for his first press conference of spring training, and you could tell he was comfortable. Of course,...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 116 min read


Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #6: Firefighting Spirit, Bullpen Heat: Bobby Parnell’s Unstoppable Journey
Welcome to the sixth installment of Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit the...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 96 min read


The 5: Groundhog Day
This past Sunday was Groundhog Day, a tradition based on a superstition that by now basically serves as a reminder that spring is coming...

shaikushner
Feb 79 min read


Polar Opposites: The Meaning and Ramifications of Alonso's signing
In this installment, A.J. and John assess what Alonso finally signing does for the Mets A.J. Carter: Â Met fans are rejoicing today that...

A.J. Carter
Feb 63 min read


Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #5:Claudell Washington’s Link to Ruth, Mize, and Ferris Bueller.
Welcome to the fifth installment of Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit the...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 26 min read


Kollector’s Korner: Met-o-ra-bil-ia Hall of Fame: Mario Arduini
Welcome to the inaugural installment of Kollector’s Korner: Met-o-ra-bil-ia Hall of Fame ! That’s right, this is the first one. Who...

Mark Rosenman
Feb 15 min read


Max Scherzer: The Comeback That Could Help the Mets’ Rotation
You might think it’s the baseball equivalent of inviting your ex to your wedding, but here we are: Max Scherzer, future Hall of Famer and...

Mark Rosenman
Jan 307 min read


The 5: Hall of Fame Edition
Last week we learned of the three new members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. As you may know, one member of this group, closer...

shaikushner
Jan 306 min read


Two Guys Talking: Are the Dodgers the Evil Empire?
John and A.J. muse about whether the Dodgers' offseason spending spree is good for baseball as a whole  A.J. Carter: I’ve been doing...

A.J. Carter
Jan 284 min read


Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #4: Putting the Ball in Play: The Underrated Career of Jeff Keppinger
Welcome to the fourth installment of Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit...

Mark Rosenman
Jan 266 min read


Winker's Winning Formula: Talent, Personality, and a Touch of First Base (and some advice for Pete)
Some people were born to play baseball. Others were born to add personality to a clubhouse. Jesse Winker? He’s a rare breed who manages...

Mark Rosenman
Jan 234 min read
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