https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/page/4/?d=1enhttps://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/mets-roster-central-the-future-will-punch-you-in-the-face-r20098/Met Roster Central apologizes for not being available for roster updates the last week or so.  Our massive array of computers were in the shop, and maybe our pants were at the cleaners, but our hearts were right there in our chests, beating a Metly beat.  As the roster starts getting populated w...20098Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/mets-turnaround-timeline-how-long-can-new-york-stave-off-a-sell-off-r20094/A 12-game losing streak in April put the New York Mets’ season in peril. To their credit, they've put together a solid month after stopping that skid. They're 14-12 in their last 26 games, and 6-3 over their last nine. Now, there's hope that this team will be watchable this summer — and maybe go...20094Thu, 21 May 2026 19:34:02 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/carson-benges-newfound-power-is-proof-that-averages-dont-define-baseball-r20093/The New York Mets' playoff hopes are by no means back in business, but they’ve done enough to forestall foreclosure. Entering May, the Mets owned a 10-21 record, built on the tidal cesspool 3-17 stretch from April 8 to April 30, but their 11-6 start to May has them at 21-27 and gives them an out...20093Thu, 21 May 2026 10:54:02 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/aj-ewings-first-impression-is-foreshadowing-what-the-mets-outfield-can-become-r20091/While it's impossible to prove the correlation, the New York Mets have been playing better since top prospect A.J. Ewing made his major league debut. They have since gone 6-1, after beginning the season with a disappointing 15-25 record. He joins Juan Soto and former top prospect Carson Benge wh...20091Wed, 20 May 2026 10:58:01 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/anatomy-of-an-at-bat-tyrone-taylors-game-tying-shot-r20090/Without Tyrone Taylor and his heroic swing in the bottom of the ninth, the narrative of the game would have been one of continued defensive mishaps and disappointing at-bats with runs in scoring position. Luckily, the New York Mets don't have to live in that reality, as Taylor completely erased...20090Tue, 19 May 2026 16:06:01 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/nolan-mclean-has-almost-no-weaknesses-as-a-rookie-r20087/It probably shouldn’t be a shock to anyone to be hearing this, especially after how he looked last year, but Nolan McLean is off to a remarkable start in 2026. Let’s take a deep dive into his advanced analytics to break down why he is giving hitters such fits, as the 24-year-old does have a uniq...20087Tue, 19 May 2026 10:53:02 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/mets-week-in-review-two-series-wins-makes-for-a-brilliant-homestead-r20086/New York Mets Weekly Snapshot Record Last Week: 5-1 Runs Scored Last Week: 27 Runs Surrendered Last Week: 22 Standings: 5th in NL East (15-25) 8.0 GB of 1st Place Transactions: 5/10 New York Mets sent 1B Eric Wagaman outright to Syracuse Mets. 5/...20086Mon, 18 May 2026 16:03:01 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/carson-benge-is-finding-his-rhythm-after-a-turbulent-start-r20075/At times, baseball feels like a memory test. On Mat 13, Carson Benge started passing it. The ball that came off his bat in the 10th inning barely cleared the infield, a low, sharp line drive that split the middle of the diamond before the Detroit Tigers could react. From second base, A.J. E...20075Mon, 18 May 2026 10:59:01 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/austin-slater-isnt-living-up-to-his-reputation-with-the-mets-r20078/On April 26, after being designated for assignment by the Marlins, Austin Slater signed with the New York Mets. Given the team's struggles at the time of his signing, it made all the sense in the world to bring in a veteran like Slater. For most of his 10 year career, his number one priority has...20078Sat, 16 May 2026 12:01:02 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/subway-series-preview-five-storylines-that-could-change-new-york-baseballs-direction-r20081/By mid-May, New York is still trying to figure out what kind of teams the Yankees and Mets actually are. The Yankees continue winning just enough games to remain firmly inside the American League conversation, but they arrive at the Subway Series carrying bullpen concerns and an offense tha...20081Fri, 15 May 2026 19:19:02 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/mets-bright-spots-austin-warren-has-arrived-r20077/Amidst the New York Mets' scuffling to start the season, the bullpen has actually performed exceptionally well. They currently rank ninth in MLB in ERA (3.64) and third in strikeouts (177). The only problem is that the Mets' relievers have been overused. They’ve pitched 165.2 innings, which is t...20077Fri, 15 May 2026 10:53:02 +0000https://grandcentralmets.com/news-rumors/new-york-mets/mets-roster-central-getting-the-band-back-together-r20080/There's nothing wrong with second thoughts.  Just because you let a guy walk doesn't mean you can't reassess him.  Maybe your needs change, maybe your assessment of the guy changes, maybe the guy just has gotten better.  You don't want to dig in on your old evaluations. Anyhow, this is what...20080Fri, 15 May 2026 02:41:41 +0000