Garza has thrown 98 miles per hour in the minors this year, while Merryweather has thrown 99 this year and hit 102 in the past, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo.

With the Mets battling inconsistency, first baseman Pete Alonso's bat has been the steady force driving their offense.

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After last night's heroics, Francisco Lindor continues to make his case to become the captain of the New York Mets.

The Philadelphia Phillies get major news as New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is announced to have a broken toe and is expected to miss some time.

Michael Conforto drove in the tiebreaking run in the Dodgers’ three-run eighth inning, and Los Angeles rallied for a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on to split the NL powers’ four-game series.

The New York Mets should have more than a few players representing the National League in this summer's All-Star Game. With the All-Star voting ballot opening

Pete Alonso provided a bright spot Thursday: He went 3-for-4 with a home run and provided the Mets’ lone RBI with runners in scoring position. After the Dodgers opted to intentionally walk Juan Soto to put runners on first and second with one out in the eighth inning, Alonso hit a single.

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The New York Mets have added to their pitching depth. On Saturday, the Mets acquired veteran right-handed relief pitcher Justin Garza from the San Francisco Gi

Juan Mejia did manage to toss a scoreless ninth as the only scoreless outing of the day for the Rockies.