New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discussed the "topic of the big leagues" in his media appearance on Monday, downplaying the controversial "torpedo bat" as a natural evolution associated with players and teams looking to gain a competitive advantage.

The New York Mets, led by superstar Juan Soto, face the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, April 4, 2025 (4/4/25) at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Soto will make his home debut in front of Mets fans.

The New York Mets selected left-handed high-school slugger Dominic Smith with the 11th overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft. Rather than attend the University of

Mets vs. Marlins will air locally on SNY and nationally on MLB.TV, and can be streamed on fuboTV (free trial). Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

Expectations were always going to be elevated for the 2025 New York Mets. Their midseason about-face last summer, from 11 games under .500 to within two games of the National League pennant, did something rare in these parts: It captured the hearts of an often jaded fan base.

HOUSTON (AP) — Juan Soto hit his first homer with the New York Mets, helping his new team beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night. With two out in the third inning, Soto drove a 1-2 pitch from Hunter Brown deep to right for a solo shot that lifted New York to a 3-0 lead.

Hunter Brown gets the start for the Astros as they continue their opening series against the New York Mets at Daikin Park.

Coming into this game, Pete Alonso was hitting .111 through three games. It was too early to panic, but it was still great to see him put together a complete performance on Monday. Alonso had two hits and four RBIs. He is now hitting .231.