Pete Alonso played his 500th consecutive game this week.

Carlos Mendoza is out.

Carlos Mendoza has been fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets and replaced by Andy Green.

The Chicago Cubs have patched a hole in their depleted rotation by acquiring struggling left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the New York Mets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.

Francisco Lindor is ready to rejoin the New York Mets just as Juan Soto deals with a back injury that may sideline him beyond Wednesday.

After his team got rained out two days in a row, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell sounded a little miffed about the second one.

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper delivered impressive hitting performances in the Philadelphia Phillies' 15-3 win over the New York Mets.

Longtime friends and former roommates Lee Mazzilli and Bobby Valentine have been inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame.

Bobby Valentine was just trying to keep things loose — and perhaps save his job — when he donned a makeshift disguise and returned to the New York Mets’ dugout after being ejected from a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 9, 1999.

One byproduct of the automatic runner on second base is that extra innings are one of the few times managers can still stomach ordering up an intentional walk.

Carson Benge drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning chopper, leading the New York Mets to a 7-6 victory over the Yankees at Citi Field.

Tyrone Taylor tied the score with a three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth inning, rookie Carson Benge hit a game-ending bouncer in the 10th and the New York Mets stunned the Yankees 7-6 to take two of three from their crosstown rival in their Subway Series at Citi Field.

Luke Weaver told a fib to Clay Holmes after helping the Mets secure a 6-3 win over the Yankees.

Luke Weaver escaped a seventh-inning, bases-loaded, no-outs jam when he entered to face his former team for the first time, and the New York Mets beat the Yankees 6-3 to even their weekend Subway Series at one game apiece.

Clay Holmes has a broken right leg after getting hit on the mound by a 111 mph line drive, another devastating blow to the New York Mets in their miserable season so far.

Tigers' manager A.J. Hinch's ejection wasn't enough to prevent his team from being swept by the Mets on Thursday as more home runs and mistakes hand deal them another loss.

Juan Soto has returned to the starting lineup for the injury-riddled New York Mets, who also learned Francisco Lindor has progressed in his recovery from a strained left calf.

Luke Weaver thinks losing is weighing on the Mets and New York is being suffocated by its poor play.

Alex Cora was fired as manager of the Boston Red Sox over the weekend.

The New York Mets have provided some more information on the status of injured shortstop Francisco Lindor.

Mark Vientos blooped a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the New York Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 after getting one superstar back only to see another exit with a similar injury.

No sooner did the struggling New York Mets get a star player back than another one went down with a similar injury.

Juan Soto was back in the New York Mets’ lineup Wednesday night — and boy did they need him.

Embattled Mets closer Devin Williams allowed a tiebreaking RBI single to Luke Keaschall in the ninth inning, and New York lost its 12th consecutive game, falling 5-3 to the Minnesota Twins.

The flailing Mets returned home Tuesday to a quieter reception than manager Carlos Mendoza and players anticipated with the club trying to snap an 11-game losing streak.

The New York Mets dropped their 11th consecutive game when closer Devin Williams blew a ninth-inning lead in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings.

Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs sent the New York Mets to their 11th consecutive loss by rallying for a 2-1 victory.

Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.

The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball’s spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner’s office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.

Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.

Major League Baseball is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s color barrier.

The New York Mets' bats have gone silent during a seven-game losing streak.

Major League Baseball’s average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season’s start for the fourth straight year.

There’s been a lot of postgame thinking to do for Tony Vitello given the new Giants manager’s frustrating 3-8 start in his jump from college coach to the major leagues.

The New York Mets will retire Carlos Beltrán’s No. 15 and he will enter the team’s hall of fame before their home game against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 19.

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto is projected to miss two to three weeks because of a strained right calf.

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto left Friday night’s 10-3 win over the San Francisco Giants in the first inning with right calf tightness.

Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the New York Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Brett Baty laced a bases-loaded triple and the New York Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 in their season opener at Citi Field.

A new era of Detroit Tigers TV broadcasts has begun, but fans who are used to watching on Comcast Xfinity, DirecTV, Spectrum, and U-verse can still catch the games.

A new era of Detroit Tigers TV broadcasts has begun, but fans who are used to watching on U-verse can still catch the games.

A new era of Detroit Tigers TV broadcasts has begun, but fans who are used to watching on DirecTV can still catch the games.

A new era of Detroit Tigers TV broadcasts has begun, but fans who are used to watching on Spectrum can still catch the games.

A new era of Detroit Tigers TV broadcasts has begun, but fans who are used to watching on Comcast Xfinity can still catch the games.

Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña will miss the World Baseball Classic with a broken right ring finger.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has signed a two-year contract extension through at least the 2028 season.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen likes the vibe in a revamped clubhouse, and says he’ll never have a captain in charge of that scene.

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are not on Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues.

The New York Mets have signed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training.

The Chicago White Sox have added Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with the right-hander.

The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers: pitcher Brandon Sproat and minor league infielder/outfielder Jett Williams.

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame.

Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press.

Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering their chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has heard all the harsh criticism this offseason.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is joining Venezuela’s president and the man charged with gunning down United Healthcare’s CEO in a notorious federal lockup in New York City.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, raising their two-year total to $272.4 million.

Clay Holmes is sad over the departure of New York Mets stars Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo, noting their strong connection with fans.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as former Yankees on a rebuilt pitching staff.

Veteran infielder Jorge Polanco and the New York Mets have finalized their $40 million, two-year contract.

A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Edwin Díaz has agreed to $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Devin Williams could be the closer for the New York Mets next season.

Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press.

Helsley was a two-time all-star closer with the St. Louis Cardinals

The Texas Rangers and Mets have agreed on a trade that will send Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to New York in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo and cash.

Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun, and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.

President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges.

Sandy Alomar Sr., a former All-Star infielder and coach who managed in his native Puerto Rico, has died at 81.

Local 4 reached out to the Detroit Tigers and Comerica to see if Comerica Park will be renamed after Monday’s bank merger.

Baseball's economic disparity is evident in the playoffs.

Carlos Mendoza will return as manager of the New York Mets next season, after his high-priced team faded badly in the second half this year and missed the playoffs.

Miami’s 4-0 victory over the Mets in the season finale kept them out of the playoffs — even though New York got the help it needed in the form of a Milwaukee win over Cincinnati.

Pete Alonso says he will opt out of his contract with the New York Mets and enter free agency again.

The New York Mets entered Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Miami Marlins with a singular goal: win.

One playoff berth remains up for grabs heading into the final day of Major League Baseball’s regular season.

Pete Alonso homered and drilled an RBI double, Clay Holmes combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 5-0 to push their playoff fate to the final day of the regular season.

The New York Mets have placed Brett Baty on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, potentially ending the third baseman’s season.

The Cincinnati Reds have put themselves in position to earn their first playoff berth since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season while keeping the free-spending New York Mets out of the postseason.

A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that the Washington Nationals are set to hire Boston Red Sox senior vice president and assistant general manager Paul Toboni to run their baseball operations department.

Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young made two incredible catches Sunday that sent the New York Mets to a costly defeat.

Juan Soto has hit his career-high 42nd homer.

Kodai Senga might be pitching for a spot on the New York Mets’ postseason pitching staff when he takes the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday night.

Jacob deGrom received a present in his return to Citi Field: a six-run lead before he threw a pitch.

Jesús Luzardo shines for the Phillies with a stellar performance against the Mets.

Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling New York Mets 6-4 to complete a four-game sweep.

Rangers All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom is excited to be going back to where his career began.

Kyle Schwarber has hit 50 home runs in a season for the first time in his career.

Davey Johnson, an All-Star second baseman who won the World Series twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and managed the New York Mets to the title in 1986 has died.

The Texas Rangers are making a push for the playoffs.

Jonah Tong walked in from the bullpen to a loud ovation and took the mound to another boisterous reaction from the sellout crowd.

Jonah Tong allowed one earned run in five innings in his major league debut and the New York Mets hit six homers and set a franchise record for runs in a home game in a 19-9 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

Three games into his major league career, Nolan McLean has already accomplished something Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Jacob deGrom or anyone else wearing a New York Mets uniform could not.

Nolan McLean became the first New York Mets pitcher to win his first three major league starts, tossing eight magnificent innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three-game sweep.

The scuffling New York Mets have been in desperate need of a starter other than David Peterson to pitch deep into games.

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso has connected for his 253rd career homer, breaking the franchise record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years.

The Cleveland Guardians have been on a bit of a tear despite off-field challenges.

Pete Alonso has hit his 252nd career home run, tying the New York Mets record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years.

The New York Mets will honor the 60th anniversary of the Fab Four’s performance at Shea Stadium when they host the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 15 for The Beatles Night at Citi Field.