The Mets' recent struggles on the mound and at key lineup spots highlight their need for a power bat like Mike Trout, with trade speculation heating up ahead of the deadline.

The New York Mets are in the market for pitching help, and a reliever from the Minnesota Twins could be the answer.

This doesn't need a lengthy discussion: The Mets are buyers. They are in playoff position, they went to the NLCS last season and just signed Juan Soto to a gargantuan contract this past offseason. This is the window of contention for a team that hasn't won the World Series since 1986 and carries with it a fan base starving for another title.

Starling Marte is set to return to the New York Mets' lineup on Tuesday after battling a bruised knee, leading to Jared Young losing his big league roster spot.

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the New York Mets are expected to be active buyers, and center field appears to be at the top of their shopping list. According to MLB insider Jim Bowden, the team is exploring several options to upgrade their outfield, with three names surfacing as potential targets.

With approximately a week and a half left before the MLB trade deadline, rival evaluators say they admire the New York Mets’ farm system, noting its improvement, quality and depth. It is deep in terms of sought-after pitchers and up-the-middle position players.

The New York Yankees and New York Mets don't do a lot of dealing. But they actually line up pretty nicely to help one another before the MLB trade deadline, if they want. The Athletic's Jim Bowden explains in a new article Monday:

The MLB franchise had a special appearance at Sunday's game when Backyard Baseball star Pablo Sanchez came to Citi Field.

After a frustrating loss Saturday, Brandon Nimmo was asked about whether the New York Mets’ “sense of urgency” had been heightened over the last month. Nimmo provided the usual answer to that question — that there is always a sense of urgency — before adding some crucial evidence.

Pro sports teams don’t retire someone’s jersey number unless the player who wore it was exceptional. That definition fits David Wright, longtime third baseman for the New York Mets – the only Major League Baseball team he ever played for.