Ten days after 9/11, the Mets played their first game in Queens. Mike Piazza hit a homer, but former reliever John Franco says it was only a small Band-Aid on a big wound.
Mets reliever Reed Garrett faces live hitters for the first time since surgery, telling The Post his elbow feels "13 again" as he targets a 2027 return.
While the Mets bullpen crumbled in August, Nolan McLean delivered three straight quality starts and a 2.10 ERA, proving he is the team's true standout.
The Mets crushed the Rays in Tampa with a shocking offensive surge. Brett Baty's three-run double and Justin Hagenman's return defined a wild night in St. Petersburg.
Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez labeled the Tampa Bay Rays "very woke" during a broadcast discussing their old Devil Rays name, sparking a quick debate.