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2026 Mets Draft profile: Nate Isler
Nate Isler was born in Charlottesville, Virginia but the family settled down in Milton, Georgia and the right-hander grew up there. He attended Cambridge High School and playing against fellow 2026 Mets draftee and fellow right-handed pitcher Luke McNeillie during Milton High School versus Cambridge High School rivalry games. A three-year letterwinner, he one-upped McNeillie, […]
2026 Mets Draft profile: Ryan Tayman
Ryan Tayman was born San Luis Obispo, California, the son of Lauri Tayman, who played softball at Wilfrid Laurier University during her time there. Growing up in Grover Beach, he attended the nearby Arroyo Grande High School and was a three-year letterman there, mainly playing first base, third base, and catching. In his senior year, […]
The history of Mets participating in the Home Run Derby
While Juan Soto toyed with the idea of joining this year’s loaded Home Run Derby field, he ultimately decided against participating in the competition he won in 2022 as a member of the Nationals. That choice ensured that this year’s derby would not feature any current Mets. If that fact keeps your interest in the […]
2026 Mets Draft profile: Landon Koenig
Landon Koenig was born in Page, North Dakota, a city of 190 in the southwestern portion of the state as per the 2020 census. He attended May-Port High School, an institution servicing the combined cities of Mayville and Portland, beginning in seventh grade and as such, has the distinction of being a six-time letterman, playing […]
2026 Mets Draft profile: Aidan Keenan
Born and raised in Morgan Hills, California, Aidan Keenan grew up playing baseball with his older brother, Tyler, who eventually went on to be selected by the Seattle Mariners in the fourth-round of the 2020 MLB Draft out of the University of Mississippi. Aiden was just as good, but unlike his brother, he shone on […]
Monday Stat Party: Knock Your Sox Off
Welcome back to Monday Stat Party, a weekly series showcasing some of the most curious and nostalgia-inducing statistical developments from the past week of Mets baseball. What unites each entry is the sense of intrigue which they aim to spark, and the unbridled love of the game’s anomalies from which they arise. Without further ado, […]
The Mets’ top 10 draft picks, according to bWAR
Carson Wiggins. Aiden Robbins. Shane Sdao. You might not remember any of their names in five years, but there’s always a chance one of these newly-drafted Mets could be the next David Wright, or Jacob deGrom, or Pete Alonso, or Pete Crow-Armstrong—well, hopefully not that last one, for the sake of fans’ collective sanity. It […]
Mets Morning News: Socked by the Sox
Meet the Mets The Mets were swept by the Red Sox 3-2 in the final game before the All-Star break. Zach Thornton had his best start yet, throwing seven scoreless innings and allowing just two hits while striking out five batters. Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue, MLB.com, Newsday, New York Daily News, New York Post, […]
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/13/26: An MLB win shy of a clean sweep
Syracuse Mets (46 – 46) Sunday’s game vs Norfolk cancelled due to wet field conditions and will not be made up. Binghamton Rumble Ponies (33 – 54) BINGHAMTON 10, HARTFORD 5 (BOX) Both rehabbing MLB stars (Luis Robert Jr. and Marcus Semien) collected two hits apiece, driving in four of the Rumble Ponies ten runs. […]
2026 Mets Draft profile: Alex Petrovic
Right-hander Alex Petrovic grew up in Cypress, Texas, a suburb of Houston, the son of parents who played basketball at Oberlin College. Alex’s physical gifts manifested themselves on the baseball diamond rather than the basketball court, and the youngster quickly began standing out on the sandlots around Texas. He attended Concordia Lutheran High School in […]
Mets waste Thornton’s gem, get swept by Red Sox
The New York Mets were so close to a well-rounded and impressive win heading into the All-Star break, but, as with everything else with the 2026 squad, it wasn’t meant to be. The Mets blew a fantastic performance by starting pitcher Zach Thornton on Sunday afternoon in a 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox, […]
Ryan Clifford walked in sole Futures Game plate appearance
Ryan Clifford was the sole Mets’ representative in today’s All-Star Futures Game. Clifford was not a starter, but played first base for the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings. He did get one plate appearance in the sixth inning, in which he drew a six-pitch walk against Athletics’ prospect Jamie Arnold. Clifford was then doubled off […]
2026 Mets Draft profile: Luke McNeillie
Milton, Georgia native Luke McNeillie attended the eponymously named high school in the city, lettering all four years he attended the school and establishing himself as a prospect to follow. Considered one of the better high school pitching prospects in Georgia in 2023, the right-hander had a strong commitment to the University of Florida and […]
A look back at the Mets’ representatives in past Futures Games
The All-Star Futures Game is the newest of the All-Star week events*, as it is celebrating its 27th year** in 2026. Much like the All-Star Game itself, the moments in the games themselves are not nearly as important as the season/career that led to a selection to the team in the first place. Since its […]
Mets vs Red Sox: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 7/12/26
Mets lineup SP: Zach Thornton – LHP Red Sox lineup SP: Payton Tolle – LHP Broadcast info First pitch: 1:40 PM EDTTV: WPIXRadio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
Open Thread: 2026 Futures Game
The Futures Game starts at noon EDT. The only Mets’ prospect in the game is Ryan Clifford, acquired in exchange for Justin Verlander at the 2023 trade deadline. Clifford is a reserve for the National League squad. Chat about all the action here! American League lineup Leo De Vries – SS (Athletics) Franklin Arias – […]
Mets recall Zach Thornton, option Tobias Myers
The Mets continued the churn of the pitching staff, recalling Zach Thornton and optioning Tobias Myers to Triple-A Syracuse. Thornton will start today in the final game of the first half for the Mets against the Red Sox, which will be Thornton’s third MLB start. His first start against the was a little rough; over […]
Open Thread: MLB Draft, Rounds 5-20, 7/12/26
Chat about the draft as it happens today. Rounds 5-20 will be broadcast on MLB.com/MLB.tv today starting at 11:30am EDT.
Mets Morning News: Bo Bichette dealing with soreness, getting to know the Mets’ first three draft picks
Meet the Mets The Mets were shut out for the ninth time this season, falling to the Red Sox 4-0 at Citi Field. A pair of two-run homers powered the Red Sox and for the second day in a row, the Mets failed to get the big hit with runners on. Choose your recap: Amazin’ […]
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/12/26: Santucci stock up
Syracuse Mets (46 – 46) NORFOLK 3, SYRACUSE 2 (BOX) Binghamton Rumble Ponies (32 – 54) BINGHAMTON 9, HARTFORD 2 (BOX) Brooklyn Cyclones (35 – 49) BROOKLYN 3, WILMINGTON 1 (BOX) St. Lucie Mets (38 – 46) ST. LUCIE 4, JUPITER 1 (BOX) FCL Mets (20 – 27) FCL CARDINALS 3, FCL METS 0 (BOX) […]
2026 Mets Draft profile: Shane Sdao
A Montgomery, Texas native, Shane Sdao attended Lake Creek High School in Montgomery, a school that opened in 2018 due to overcrowding at the city’s primary school, Montgomery High School. The left-hander helped turn the school’s fledgling baseball program into a winner. In their first year of existence, the Lions went 7-7 on the season. […]
2026 Mets Draft profile: Aiden Robbins
Aiden Robbins grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania, just outside of Trenton on the other side of the Delaware River, and attended Holy Ghost Preparatory School in nearby Bensalem. A three-year varsity letterman there, he hit a cumulative .414/.508/.828 in 67 games for the Firebirds, logging 25 doubles, 6 triples, 15 home runs, 19 stolen bases […]
2026 Mets Draft profile: Carson Wiggins
Carson Wiggins attended Roland High School in Roland, Oklahoma, where he quickly set himself apart from the pack as a legitimate baseball pitching prospect on the travel ball circuit as well as in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. Between his freshman and senior seasons, Wiggins transformed from a tall and lanky 5’10”, 145-pound string […]
Mets shut out against Red Sox as offense fails to find a rhythm
The Mets struggled again today against the Red Sox, ultimately being shut out for the ninth time this season and losing 4-0. The offense could not get anything going, even as the pitching and defense made a good effort to strand most Red Sox runners. Freddy Peralta looked good initially, throwing his fastball for the […]
Mets select Texas A&M LHP Shane Sdao 120th overall
With their final day one pick, the Mets selected Shane Sdao, a senior LHP from Texas A&M. Sdao was an interesting high-volume relieve in his first two seasons at Texas A&M and was set to convert to the rotation in 2025. Unfortunately, he missed the entire year with Tommy John surgery and ultimately went undrafted […]
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