mark vientos

Mets narrowly survive another epic bullpen collapse to top Nationals in extras

J.D. Martinez went two straight games without a hit over the weekend but was ready when he got a splitter over the plate in the 10th inning Monday.

How J.D. Martinez has become the hitting guru the Mets' offense needed

This moment is part of the legend of a longtime, well-respected hitting and baseball mind.

Mets starter blanks Yankees but exits early due to rain delay

Sean Manaea allowed just two hits and threw 77 pitches in five innings before an 87-minute delay forced him out of the game in the Mets' 12-2 win.

Mets crush Yankees on wild-weather night to sweep Subway Series

The skies opened in the bottom of the fifth.

Mark Vientos credits former Mets great for resurgence

Mark Vientos has done everything the Mets could have asked for after being recalled from Triple-A in the middle of May. But there was an inevitable lull a week ago,...

Mets survive late barrage to beat Yankees in Subway Series opener after drubbing Gerrit Cole

Either Gerrit Cole is still rusty or the Mets are just swinging the bat that well. Maybe it’s a combination of both. The Mets bashed four homers over four innings...

Mets stifling Cubs to win another series dampened by Edwin Diaz ejection

Drew Smith and Jake Diekman were summoned to get the final three outs of the Mets’ 5-2 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, but Diaz now faces an automatic...

Mets start homestand with momentum-killing loss to Marlins

Tuesday was supposed to be a step toward getting back in the National League wild-card race for the Mets.

Young Mets infielder showing confidence -- and improvement -- with glove at third base

Mark Vientos has started just 15 games at third base this season, which makes any evaluation premature.

Red-hot Met taking success in stride: 'Not trying to be Juan Soto' right now

Mark Vientos is hitting the ball hard as the most productive hitter in the Mets lineup lately, but the 24-year-old knows the journey has just begun.

The Mets are running out of time to prove they aren't this bad

There are many ways to characterize why the Mets are in the class photo with the Astros and Blue Jays as the majors’ most disappointing teams.

Mets youngster's improved plate discipline keeps paying off

Improving plate discipline was a major focus heading into last offseason for Mark Vientos.

Mets survive another near-collapse in ninth inning to escape with win

Adam Ottavino allowed two runs in the ninth, but Jake Diekman — a day after blowing the save — got the final two outs for the Mets.

Mets' young star has encouraging rehab outing with return on horizon

Francisco Alvarez caught seven innings with Double-A Binghamton on Saturday as he gets closer to a potential return to the Mets lineup by the middle of the month. Carlos Mendoza...

Mark Vientos proving himself as Mets' new third basemen after Brett Baty demotion

Perhaps Mark Vientos is breaking out. Perhaps Vientos is staking his claim as the Mets’ bona fide third baseman.

Mets offense delivers in big way for second consecutive win

The unrelenting lineup the Mets might have envisioned when J.D. Martinez arrived in late April has been slow in developing, but there are days like Friday to offer a reminder...

Mets finally make third base choice as youngster sent down to minors

The Mets had to make the call between which of the young players would receive everyday reps in the majors.

The 'tough' roster decision Mets may soon face

Brett Baty is the superior defender — even if he lost the handle on a potential double-play ball in Tuesday’s Game 1 loss — but Mark Vientos has held his...

Mets' crucial competition far from over

Manager Carlos Mendoza said the team is not ready to make a call between Brett Baty and Mark Vientos.

Mets had their hearts broken on the most unbelievable game-ending play

A late Mets rally was cut short in heartbreaking fashion.