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How speedy Mets prospect extended 2025 showcase ahead of offseason crossroads
“It's better than being at home and just lifting and hitting in the cage,” Morabito said over the phone this week.
The uneasy Edwin Diaz choices facing Mets
Once again, the Mets are potentially on the clock. Edwin Díaz, like teammate Pete Alonso, has an opt-out that can be triggered the day after the World Series concludes, and...
Sloppy Mets fail to gain ground in wild-card race after rookie's clunker against Cubs
Jonah Tong wasn’t the answer Wednesday night, only underscoring the risk of thrusting an unproven rookie into the pressure cooker of a pennant race.
Mets' pitching staff is rising to World Series-caliber level
Joel Sherman's three thoughts for September 19th cover the Mets' trio of rookie pitchers being likely to play significant roles in the postseason, the club's bullpen rounding into form and...
Mets are in a bizarre spot with this playoff conundrum
This leaves the Mets running on two tracks as the season dwindles to what now has just three remaining series.
Jonah Tong's brilliance gives Mets some cushion with series-clinching win over Padres
It took four starts, but Tong has arrived and just in time for a team that is attempting to crack into the postseason and holding auditions for starting pitchers along...
Mets VP of player development thrilled with rookies: 'You celebrate the kids'
From a development standpoint, 2025 can’t be viewed as anything but a success for the Mets.
Mets rookie to get another chance despite poor previous start
Jonah Tong, who did not record three outs in his most recent outing, is set to get the ball Thursday for the series finale against the Padres.
Pair of youngsters earn Mets honors for minor league feats
He potentially will be on the radar for the Mets next season as a call-up, but for now can savor his breakout 2025.
Mets, Yankees using rare pitching formula in playoff push could not have been foreseen
The Mets were trying to reverse a hellish period by deploying all rookie starters — Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean — over the weekend against the Rangers, and...
Mets won't commit to another start for prized rookie
Manager Carlos Mendoza did not commit to Jonah Tong receiving another start after Friday’s disastrous effort.
Rookie's ugly clunker sends free-falling Mets to seventh straight loss with season teetering
Jonah Tong could not escape an unrelenting tailspin.
The rookie trio that could decide the fate of the $340 million Mets
The children shall lead the Mets — either into the promised land of October or despair.
Rookie pitcher can't make it out of first inning in latest ugly Mets disaster
A crowd that came to see Jonah Tong and Jacob deGrom waited too long to see the latter.
The trade deadline choices crushing Mets during this unthinkable spiral
This year’s midseason changes seem to have had the opposite effect — and may cost the Mets a postseason appearance.
Mets unleashing trio of arms consecutively in pressurized race is rare treat
It is possible that this three-game stretch will be remembered throughout the history of the Mets.
Star rookie sunk by three rare homers in gutsy encore as Mets fall to Reds
In 113 ⅔ thoroughly dominant minor league innings this season, Jonah Tong allowed a total of two home runs.
The Mets’ young pitchers are changing the costs for the future and the vibes for now
Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong have helped boost the Mets' playoff chances and provided hope the team won't always have to rely on Steve Cohen's largesse.
Risk Mets are running relying on their promising rookie starters
These Mets are almost shockingly dependent on their rookie starting pitching for a team with their level of financial resources.
What 'inconsistent' Mets need to go right for an October chance
The Mets’ schizophrenic season was neatly encapsulated this week, which went from exciting and enthralling to dreary and downright worrisome.