After a slow start to the season, Mets' third baseman Mark Vientos has quietly heated up over the past few weeks.

A 4-3 win over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates might register as another tally in the standings, but for the New York Mets, it was another data point in a growing case for Pete Alonso as the heartbeat of their 2025 campaign—and perhaps, a National League MVP candidate.

A raccoon was spotted roaming Citi Field during Wednesday night's matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets.

The New York Mets signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million deal last offseason. However, his deal includes a player option for 2026.

Pete Alonso hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the New York Mets took advantage of a costly error by shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Monday night.

Here are the details for this weekend's three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Select games can be streamed regionally on fubo (try for free).

The New York Mets are looking like serious contenders in the National League. However, they will face a big decision this offseason.

The New York Mets are shelling out top dollar in 2025 (see their $324-million payroll), and as it is now, they're receiving the desired ROI. To sweeten the pie, the Mets are fresh off a thrilling Mother's Day victory over the Chicago Cubs—another perennial contender in the Senior Circuit.