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Mets owner Steve Cohen eyes turnaround and says fans 'have been through worse'

Jun. 09, 2024 19:03 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — New York Mets owner Steve Cohen says his team can still turn around its season and fans “have been through worse." Cohen praised his front office and manager Carlos Mendoza during a news conference Sunday before the Mets rallied for a 6-5 win over the rival...

Mets to cut Jorge López after reliever throws glove into stands following ejection

May. 30, 2024 09:52 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jorge López will be cut by the struggling New York Mets after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following his ejection Wednesday at Citi Field. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza called the outburst “not acceptable” and said it would be handled internally....

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will begin a rehab stint on Thursday

May. 28, 2024 16:29 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Alvarez is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Thursday, putting the slumping New York Mets one step closer to getting back their starting catcher. Alvarez was expected to miss six to eight weeks after having surgery on a torn...

Injured Mets pitcher Kodai Senga has 'regretful feelings' over not being able to help team

May. 27, 2024 17:03 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Injured New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is upset he hasn't been able to help his team this season. "It’s obviously not ideal, a lot of regretful feelings," he said through a translator on Monday before New York's series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers was...

Mets and veteran starter Julio Teheran agree to $2.5 million contract, AP sources say

Apr. 03, 2024 19:12 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — With injuries and bad weather draining their rotation already, the New York Mets have agreed to a contract with veteran starter Julio Teheran, according to a person familiar with the deal. Teheran gets a $2.5 million salary on a one-year contract and can earn...