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Plus a look at why starting Luis Severino against the Cubs over the weekend was a good idea and J.D. Martinez's impact on the clubhouse.
Will Sammon123
After another tough night, Carlos Mendoza made no assurances regarding Adrian Houser's role: "We gotta see what we got next."
Will Sammon94
Alonso's batted-ball metrics are confounding, but hitting coach Jeremy Barnes said: "I really like the track he's on right now."
Tim Britton49
Starling Marte looks healthy again and has the best average exit velocity of his career. But not every Met is off to a flying start.
Tim Britton78
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza hasn't been afraid to make adjustments. His latest change could be a way to get Lindor going offensively.
Will Sammon41
Marte hopes to rebound after playing just 86 games last season. Plus, updates on Ronny Mauricio's surgery and the market for relievers.
Will Sammon67
David Stearns says Brett Baty could get the bulk of time playing third, with Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos opening up platoon scenarios.
Will Sammon and Tim Britton61
"I am hoping next year we are going to be reminded of what a splendid player he is when he’s out there," Buck Showalter said.
Will Sammon25
Will Marte return this season? Might the Mets throttle back with Kodai Senga? And how many games will Francisco Álvarez catch?
Tim Britton57
One reason the Mets waited as long as they did to demote Baty? They don’t have a readymade replacement for him in the majors.
Tim Britton64
Starling Marte missed his third straight game after being out of the lineup for the Mets' Thursday afternoon game versus the White Sox.
Will Sammon and The Athletic Staff49
The Mets enter the Memorial Day weekend in Colorado at 26-25 after salvaging one win in the three-game series against the Cubs.
Will Sammon162
These seven were supposed to deliver big production. That hasn't happened so far. Should we expect bounce-backs or is this the new normal?
Eno Sarris101
Justin Verlander proved he's the pitcher he said he was all along, a perfectionist who will make things right.
Will Sammon36
It's starting to look like whatever the Mets get from Max Scherzer this year is icing, when they don't yet have a cake in the oven.
Tim Britton and Will Sammon76
"We'll see how that evolves," manager Buck Showalter said when asked about Álvarez's potential playing time.
Tim Britton52
Marte slid headfirst on the steal attempt and appeared to hit his head against Miami's Jean Segura's knee.
Will Sammon and The Athletic Staff9
Nimmo's agent promotes the Mets re-signing him as one of the "best players in the marketplace," who can help them reach the World Series.
Will Sammon54
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso exited in the second inning of Tuesday's game against the Padres after being hit by a pitch in the right hand.
The Athletic Staff
The signings give new Mets GM Billy Eppler a ton of options and leave several other would-be contenders without a clear solution in center.
Keith Law53
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