It’s one of those statistics that feels both significant and random at the same time. In the May 12 episode of the SNY podcast “Baseball Night in New York,” the panel tackled whether Francisco Lindor has lived up to—or even exceeded—expectations during his time with the New York Mets,

The Mets haven't had a captain since Wright in 2018, but the retired star's comments can only help Lindor's chances of becoming the next one. However, he must compete with other stars like Pete Alonso and Juan Soto, as well as long-tenured team members like Brandon Nimmo.

Why New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor did something different after his go-ahead home run on Mother's Day.

Lindor flipped his pink Mother's Day bat at home plate after his ninth home run and the Mets went on to score three more times in the inning to take rubber game of the series.

Paul Skenes pitched like the ace he is against the New York Mets' star-studded lineup on Monday, allowing just one run on six hits with six strikeouts in six innings. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen and offense came up short in the 4-3 loss.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Francisco Miguel Lindor on Monday, May 12, 2025, as the New York Mets take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead homer to start a four-run eighth inning and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 to avoid losing their second home series this season

NEW YORK — Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor isn’t one to show too much emotion after a big home run. Big hits have become the norm for the de facto captain who is putting together another sensational season. In Sunday’s 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Mother’s Day, Lindor couldn’t contain it.

After the Mets’ 7-2 win, Lindor said it was all about the “vibes” in making the change after hearing “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” on the radio recently. He hopes Mets fans enjoy it as much as he does.

Fans were taken by surprise Friday night when Francisco Lindor came out to “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. He hasn’t abandoned “My Girl” by the Temptations and he doesn’t plan to, especially not now that Citi Field is finally singing in unison, but he added the song as an alternate.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Francisco Miguel Lindor on Friday, May 9, 2025, as the New York Mets take on the Chicago Cubs.

He is an early MVP candidate again, even if Juan Soto and Pete Alonso are garnering most of the spring headlines.