Mets Roundup, Oct 5: Mathis in AFL, Bichette's 2025, Stearns' Moves, Pitchers' September, N

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Here is some of the latest Mets analysis and history from around the internet. The roundup covers Mets prospect Cole Mathis, Bo Bichette's 2025 season, David Stearns' front office changes, recent pitcher performances, Mets no-hit games, and a unique 1965 pitching performance by Rob Gardner.

• Latest pivot takes promising Mets prospect Mathis to Arizona Fall League (MLB.com). Notes the trade of Mets prospect Cole Mathis to Arizona Fall League, highlighting his transition from pitcher to hitter, his 28.6% line-drive rate, and his .860 OPS in 25 games at High-A this season.
• MMO Report Card: Bo Bichette, 3B (Metsmerized Online). Notes Bo Bichette's 2025 season with the Mets, including his .260/.312/.390 batting line, 18 HR, 1.9 fWAR, and defensive performance at third base, while citing Francisco Lindor's belief in his improvement and his $42 million player option for 2027.
• How Has The Mets’ Front Office Grown Under David Stearns? (Metsmerized Online). Notes how David Stearns' Mets front office remains a mix of pre- and post-hire personnel, with player development and amateur/international scouting seeing the most changes, while pro scouting and player personnel retain more continuity, citing figures like Eric Jagers, Andy Green, and Kris Gross.
• Mets Player Performance Meter: Pitchers, September 14-27 (Amazin' Avenue). Notes the performance of Mets pitchers from September 14-27, highlighting young pitchers like Jefry Yan and Jack Weisenburger, the struggles of Xzavion Curry, the impact of injuries to Robert Stock and Daniel Duarte, and the late-season contributions of Dedniel Núñez, Jonah Tong, and Devin Williams.
• 4 of the 8 times the NY Mets were no-hit came under the same circumstance (Rising Apple). Notes that four of the eight times the New York Mets were no-hit occurred during doubleheaders, including games against the Phillies in 1964, the Expos in 1972, the Giants in 1975, and the Nationals in 2015 with Max Scherzer.
• This Day in NY Mets History: The most unique starting pitcher performance (Rising Apple). Looks back at a 1965 Mets game where Rob Gardner pitched 15 innings in a 0-0 tie against the Phillies, a Mets record that stood due to the game being replayed later but his stats still counting.