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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · Jul 2

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 4h

Edwin Díaz can opt out of his deal after the World Series. If he does, how big of a priority should David Stearns make him?

@michaelgbaron shares his thoughts… www.justmets.net/p/what-to-do...

What to do with Edwin Díaz?

Edwin Díaz can opt out of his contract after the World Series, but if he opts in, he is opting in for 2026 and 2027

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 3d

The Mets desperately need to improve their defense, but they also can’t afford to lose Pete Alonso’s 80 extra-base hits.

What should they do?

@michaelgbaron with his thoughts… www.justmets.net/p/what-to-do...

What to do with Pete Alonso?

Alonso is coming off one of the most productive seasons of his career, but there are issues with his game that became exposed in 2025

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 5d

The Mets quest to solve their run prevention problem in 2026 goes far beyond just getting better starting pitchers.

Thoughts from @michaelgbaron.net this morning... ✍️ www.justmets.net/p/how-do-the...

How do the Mets fix their pitching? Perhaps it starts with their defense

The Mets pitched terribly over their final 93 games, but their defense made matters worse for them

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 10d

Though it was a challenging season, we wanted to thank you all for your incredible support in 2025.

A special message from the entire Just Mets staff, to you 🧡💙 www.justmets.net/p/a-special-...

A special message for our readers…

Thank you from all of us at Just Mets.

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 11d

Is there a deeper reason behind the Mets collapsing over the final three months of the season?

New episode of The Just Mets Podcast is out now, feat. @timbritton.bsky.social!

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 11d

What was once such a promising Mets season ended in disappointment.

Our staff at Just Mets reflected on the season (and the future) here with our final thoughts on 2025…

✍️ by @michaelgbaron, @richmacleod, @justinwmears, @andrewsteeled, @piazza_party www.justmets.net/p/put-it-in-...

Put it in the Books: An Autopsy of the 2025 Mets

Some final thoughts on the 2025 season from the entire Just Mets staff…

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 12d

The 2025 Mets collapse will not only leave a mark on this entire organization, but it will act as yet another deep scar for this fan base for years to come…

A post mortem ✍️ by @richmacleod www.justmets.net/p/these-ghos...

These Ghosts Won't Fade So Easily...

The collapse of the New York Mets won't just stick with them for 2025, but for many years to come.

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 13d

With their season ending in disaster, how will David Stearns fix the Mets in 2026?

‼️ Carlos Mendoza returning as manager
👀 Coaching staff, roster under evaluation
⚾️ Run prevention a top priority

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @justinwmears www.justmets.net/p/the-one-th...

The one thing David Stearns intends to improve ahead of 2026

David Stearns discussed the primary areas of need in his end-of-season press conference on Monday

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 14d

Hope is not a strategy, and on Sunday afternoon the Mets finally ran out of their last ounce of it.

🫩 The 3.5 month collapse is complete
📉 Mets get help, no-show in Game 162
👀 Mendoza’s job reportedly safe

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron www.justmets.net/p/so-what-no...

Total meltdown…

The Mets completed their inevitable collapse on Sunday in Miami. Their off-season has arrived early, and ungluing this collapse will be hard for this franchise.

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 15d

The Mets final series has played out shockingly similar to 2007 & 2008 — now it’s time to change the ending.

👏 Holmes masterful in must-win game
🐻‍❄️ Alonso comes up big
👀 Reds control destiny on final day

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @piazza_party www.justmets.net/p/it-all-com...

It all comes down to this for the Mets

There's just one last chance to change the ending of a story this team has told multiple times before

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 PROGRAMMING ALERT 🚨

Tomorrow night, @richmacleod.bsky.social & @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social will be going LIVE after Game 162.

Join us for a Mets postgame party... or the ultimate therapy session. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtNB...

METS POSTGAME LIVESTREAM | Game 162 Reaction

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 16d

Friday night was yet another reminder: the 2025 Mets have not earned your faith.

🫠 Mets fall out of playoff spot
🤦 Meltdown inning costs team in loss
🥶 Offense does nothing after 1st inning

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @andrewsteeled www.justmets.net/p/the-undese...

The undeserving Mets are now on the brink of utter embarrassment

The Mets endured a nightmare night in Miami to move closer to missing out on the playoffs. Plus, Brett Baty could be done for the year...

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 17d

The 2025 Mets have 3 days to define how they’re remembered. It doesn’t matter how it looks — just win!

🔥 Baty, Lindor lead bats in series win
🤔 McLean’s most unusual MLB start
3️⃣ Mets inch closer to playoffs

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @richmacleod www.justmets.net/p/the-next-t...

The next three days will define the story of the 2025 Mets

New York holds onto their playoff spot with a crucial win in Chicago. Plus, it doesn't matter how it looks... just get it done.

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 18d

Whether or not they eek into the playoffs, the 2025 Mets are one of baseball‘s great disappointments.

🫩 Mets non-competitive in loss
😵 Tong, Holmes, Manaea all struggle
🙏 Reds & Dbacks both lose in extras

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @andrewsteeled www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-d...

The Mets don't want to go down this road!

Failing to make the playoffs would be an all-time disappointment for this franchise. And Wednesday's loss was more of the same and provided no evidence the Mets can turn this around.

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 19d

Last night the Mets had their signature win in a season that was devoid of such moments. Is it time to believe?

💪 Nimmo & Álvarez lead 5-run comeback
😒 Peterson’s meltdown continues
📈 Mets reclaim playoff spot

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @piazza_party www.justmets.net/p/did-franci...

Did Francisco Álvarez just save the Mets season?!?

The Mets won a thrilling game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night – their most important game of the 2025 season to date.

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 20d

The ripple effect of David Stearns’ mistakes from this past trade deadline…

6️⃣ The final six games of the year start tonight
👀 How the Mets can still make the playoffs
🏥 Tyrone Taylor returns today

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @justinwmears www.justmets.net/p/one-giant-...

One Giant misstep by David Stearns

Also - the Mets will try and right their ship quickly on the road beginning in Chicago tonight

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 21d

While there are six games remaining, Sunday's loss sure felt like a death blow for the Mets...

😱 Young robs Mets twice in crushing loss
🧊 Offense goes cold in big moments yet again
📉 Mets officially fall out of postseason spot

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron

A devastating loss leaves the Mets on the outside looking in

The Mets are out of playoff position for the first time since April 5

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 22d

Defense has been the Mets quiet killer in their most important games of the year.

😫 Mets come back in 9th, still losing in devastating fashion
❄️ 0-66 when trailing after 8 innings
📉 Here come the Reds & Dbacks...

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @piazza_party www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-o...

The Mets' *other* problem that can't be ignored

Sloppy defense reared its ugly head once again in one of the season's worst losses

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 23d

Juan Soto’s MVP caliber season is what give the Mets hope as they push for October baseball.

🥵 Mets come back from 4-1 deficit to win
💣 Soto sets new career-high in homers
📊 Some amazin’ stats!

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @andrewsteeled www.justmets.net/p/juan-soto-...

Juan Soto gives the Mets October hope

With the superstar hitter leading the way, the Mets have a higher ceiling come playoff time...

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 24d

If the Mets make the postseason, how should they structure their starting rotation?

👏 Nimmo's homer propels Mets to big series win
🥹 Tong rebounds with great start
🏥 Bad injury news for Reed Garrett

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @LindaSurovich www.justmets.net/p/how-would-...

How would the Mets deploy their starters in the playoffs?

The youngsters have been shining bright and earning their place, but they're an unproven element for a playoff series. Also - the Mets won a series against the Padres this week

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 25d

David Peterson has gone from the Mets ace to their biggest problem.

😖 Soto barely misses game-tying HR
😰 Peterson melts down again in loss
🚩 Checking in on NL Wild Card race

Today's newsletter ✍️ by @andrewsteeled www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-h...

The Mets have a David Peterson problem

Plus, despite being given mountains to climb, the offense is showing positive signs of fighting spirit...

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 26d

After spending the first few years of his career as an enigma, Brett Baty has earned his spot on Mets in 2026.

💥 Offense explodes in 8-3 win
🐷 Holmes/Manaea piggyback works perfectly
🏥 Álvarez survives (again)

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron www.justmets.net/p/how-about-...

How about Brett Baty?

Brett Baty hit one of four Mets home runs early on Tuesday as they took the first game of their big series against the Padres

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 27d

12 games, 13 days, and a 1.5 game lead. We are officially in the final stretch run of the season.

⚾️ Mets set for big series vs Padres
😒 Phillies clinch NL East title
👀 Dbacks & Reds win, Giants & Cards lose

Today’s newsletter ✍️ by @michaelgbaron www.justmets.net/p/12-games-l...

12 games left for the Mets to survive!

The Mets will finish off the home schedule this week, starting with three against the Padres

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Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 27d

That's three words 😂

Just Mets @justmets.bsky.social · 28d

Are pressure & expectations getting to the Mets? A look inside the clubhouse during September skid...

New episode of The Just Mets Podcast is out now, feat.
@lalbanese.bsky.social!

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