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The 2024 Mets really liked it here. Will that matter for free agency?

The Mets hope they are earning a reputation as a destination — a place players want to play.

Mets' homer barrage supports lefty's gem in key win over Phillies

He exited after seven shutout innings in the Mets’ 11-3 demolition of the Phillies. 

Mets roll to ninth straight win as Jose Quintana twirls another gem

The Mets silenced the Reds behind Jose Quintana, their bullpen and some timely hitting to run their win streak to nine with a 4-0 shutout win.

Francisco Lindor's show of power leads Mets to big win over Padres

Francisco Lindor slugged two home runs, including a grand slam, in leading the Mets to a 7-1 rebound victory over the Padres at Petco Park.

Key arm set to return to Mets bullpen

A trusted bullpen arm will return to the mix for the Mets on Friday, when Dedniel Nunez is scheduled for activation from the injured list.

How the stumbles of the next wave of Mets prospects complicates the offseason ahead

A combination of injuries and underperformance has created almost a lost season for the Mets, in a sense, from a development standpoint.

Breakout inning, Sean Manaea gem lead Mets to bounce-back win over Cardinals

Behind Manaea, the Mets bounced back from a series loss in Anaheim with what technically is a one-game sweep, a 6-0 victory at Busch Stadium in which the Mets could...

Mets star gets brief scare after fouling ball off left knee

A rough injury day nearly got worse for the Mets on Saturday when Brandon Nimmo fouled a ball off his left knee in the bottom of the fourth.

Key Mets outfielder hoping to return soon from injury

Harrison Bader remained out of the starting lineup Friday due to a mild right ankle injury, but the team’s starting center fielder doesn’t expect to be out much longer. 

Mets star still rooting for Yankees pals to win it under one condition

Luis Severino expects to hear several boos returning to Yankee Stadium on Tuesday wearing an opposing jersey for the first time. 

Ex-Yankee comes up big for Mets with two-homer game as he enjoys healthy season

It was the second multi-homer game of Harrison Bader's eight-year MLB career — and his first since Sept. 15, 2019 for the Cardinals.

Mets bash five home runs, avoid late collapse in raucous win

From the in-house DJ to the flashing lights and the large crowd on its feet for much of the evening, Citi Field felt like one big party Friday night. 

Francisco Lindor credits 'hungry' free agents for fueling Mets' turnaround

There is something else Francisco Lindor has noticed over the last six weeks with this surging Mets group.

Mets' star's Home Run Derby status dependent on All-Star shakeout

Pete Alonso said that he is taking the same approach as last season, when he waited until the All-Star roster announcement before committing to his fourth straight Home Run Derby.

Mets' Brandon Nimmo replaces Harrison Bader after outfielder's nasty crash into wall

Brandon Nimmo's time away from the field did not last long.

How J.D. Martinez has become the hitting guru the Mets' offense needed

This moment is part of the legend of a longtime, well-respected hitting and baseball mind.

Mets crush Yankees on wild-weather night to sweep Subway Series

The skies opened in the bottom of the fifth.

Mets survive late barrage to beat Yankees in Subway Series opener after drubbing Gerrit Cole

Either Gerrit Cole is still rusty or the Mets are just swinging the bat that well. Maybe it’s a combination of both. The Mets bashed four homers over four innings...

Mets outfielder showing offensive pop at opportune time

After two straight subpar offensive seasons, Bader is healthy and among the Mets players enjoying a strong June.

Mets outfielder belts big homer after being moved up to No. 2 spot

Harrison Bader, who was moved up into the No. 2 hole, belted a homer in the first inning to ignite the offense in the Mets’ 10-4 win over the Marlins.