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Mets’ Max Scherzer tests MLB’s pitch clock, gets called for balk

March 4, 2023

Mets’ Max Scherzer tests MLB’s pitch clock, gets called for balk

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was called for a balk on Friday after attempting to quick-pitch Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles.

Former Mets pitching prospect Matt Pobereyko dead at 31

February 27, 2023

Former Mets pitching prospect Matt Pobereyko dead at 31

Ex-MLB pitching prospect Matt Pobereyko, who spent time with the New York Mets organization, suddenly died on Friday from a heart attack. He was 31.

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman praises Mets owner Steve Cohen’s big spending: ‘Love what he’s doing’

February 25, 2023

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman praises Mets owner Steve Cohen’s big spending: ‘Love what he’s doing’

Billionaire Steve Cohen's approach to building a title contender has mostly involved outspending other teams, which has caught the attention of one Dodgers star.

Mets' Carlos Beltran avoids Astros cheating scandal questions as he looks ahead to front office role

February 22, 2023

Mets' Carlos Beltran avoids Astros cheating scandal questions as he looks ahead to front office role

The Mets' newest front office member, Carlos Beltran, spoke to reporters at the team's spring training facility Wednesday, where he avoided 2017 Astros questions.

Ex-Mets pitching coach Phil Regan filed age discrimination against his former team: report

February 21, 2023

Ex-Mets pitching coach Phil Regan filed age discrimination against his former team: report

The lawsuit states that the Mets then-general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, who is listed as a defendant, told Regan he would not be brought back because he was "too old."

Mets manager Buck Showalter no fan of rookie hazing: ‘Why don’t you make his path a little easier?’

February 16, 2023

Mets manager Buck Showalter no fan of rookie hazing: ‘Why don’t you make his path a little easier?’

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter spoke with the media on Wednesday and voiced his displeasure with the concept of rookie hazing as spring training begins.

Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera says Edwin Diaz's 'Narco' walk-out song doesn't compare to his 'Enter Sandman'

February 15, 2023

Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera says Edwin Diaz's 'Narco' walk-out song doesn't compare to his 'Enter Sandman'

Hall of Famer and New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera doesn't like the comparison made about his "Enter Sandman" walk-out song to New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz's "Narco."

Mets' Jeff McNeil nudging teammate to make due on expensive promise after winning batting title

January 31, 2023

Mets' Jeff McNeil nudging teammate to make due on expensive promise after winning batting title

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil received his four-year extension with the organization on Tuesday, but he's still waiting on something from Francisco Lindor.

Mets reach four-year, $50M contract extension with reigning NL batting champ Jeff McNeil: report

January 27, 2023

Mets reach four-year, $50M contract extension with reigning NL batting champ Jeff McNeil: report

Utility player Jeff McNeil will not be heading into free agency in 2024 after agreeing to a four-year extension with the New York Mets, according to a report from ESPN.

Former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Frank Thomas dead at 93

January 17, 2023

Former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Frank Thomas dead at 93

Former Major League Baseball player Frank Thomas died in Pittsburgh at the age of 93. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets, among other teams, over 16 seasons.