New York Mets

New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz is facing a 10-game suspension after being ejected from the team’s 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.

Reaction was swift and widespread from the New York sports world and beyond to the death of baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays. He died Tuesday at age 93, Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced. Mays’ electrifying combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players. Mays began his MLB playing...

It’s become a “Hot Grimace Summer” in the baseball world.

Pete Alonso had a season-high five RBIs, combining with Francisco Lindor on first-inning home runs that built a three-run lead against Dylan Cease after 16 pitches, and the surging New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 11-6 for their fifth straight win. Tylor Megill allowed two runs and five hits over five innings as the Mets opened a 7-1...

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen says his team can still turn around its season and fans “have been through worse.”

The history of baseball goes hand-in-hand with the history of New York and the tri-state area.

Jorge López was cut by the struggling New York Mets on Thursday, a day after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following his ejection at Citi Field. New York also recalled left-handed pitcher Danny Young from Triple-A Syracuse before a series opener against NL champion Arizona. The Mets have seven days to trade or release López, or to assign...

New York Mets pitcher Jorge Lopez said on Wednesday he plays for “the worst team in probably the whole f—— MLB” after losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Struggling closer Edwin Díaz has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the New York Mets with a right shoulder impingement. The team made the announcement about 15 minutes before its series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In another discouraging development moments later, slugger Pete Alonso exited in the first inning after getting hit on the right hand...

Fanatics’ Ariel Epstein shares five high-end prospects who could be next in line for a major-league call up.

Edwin Díaz is open to a change to help ignite the slumping New York Mets — even if that means losing his job as closer. Amid a terrible start to the season in which he’s blown two consecutive save chances and three of his last four, the star reliever with a $102 million contract said he would be willing to...

If you’re a fan of hot dogs and baseball, the Mets have the promotion for you. On Tuesday, April 30, for the game against the Chicago Cubs, fans will be able to buy Nathan’s hot dogs for $1 at the ballpark. According to the Mets website, gluten free and veggie hot dog options are available. There’s a limit of...

It seems that the Mets have more comics cheering from the stands — but why? For starters, the “suffering Mets fans” and their team’s struggles are ripe for comedy, whereas the Yankees’ sustained success doesn’t breed such misery.

Baseball has deep roots in the Big Apple, and NBC New York is covering all the bases from fan foodie favorites to the classic “subway series” rivalry. Here’s a look at what to expect this season.

The Mets are incorporating gray and purple into their uniform rotation, beginning April 27.

The old subway series rivalry, Mets vs. Yankees, battling it out to win the heart of New York City, but where’s the beef? NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino covers the bases with NYC comedians.

The New York Mets are bringing a new type of entertainment to Citi Field that will have fans dancing from the Jackie Robinson Rotunda to the dugout. Meet The Queens Crew, a 19-member co-ed hype team for the “Amazins” aimed to keep visitors feeling uplifted — even if what’s going on the field isn’t necessarily a home run. Long Island...

The Mets are bringing a new type of entertainment to Citi Field that will have fans dancing from the Jackie Robinson Rotunda to the dugout. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.

The New York Mets celebrated Jackie Robinson Day by presenting his widow, 101-year-old Rachel Robinson, with flowers before their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on Monday.

When it rains, it pours. At least that’s how it’s felt for the Mets. After postponing their home opener last week, the Mets were rained out again this week — twice. Over the past two days, LaGuardia Airport (CitiField’s neighbor) measured over 2.5 inches of rain, with a daily record of 1.75 inches falling on Wednesday alone. Now the Mets…