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Mets calling up top pitching prospect

After a stellar start to his season at Triple-A Syracuse, top Mets prospect Christian Scott’s next start will be in the majors. With the team in the midst of a...

New Mets reliever turns back the clock to great success thanks dominant pitch

When Jeremy Hefner dug into the 2022 version of Jorge López, he noticed sinkers.

Mets pitching coach dishes on staff's strong start, MLB injury issue

A man with some responsibility for the success the staff in Queens has had is pitching coach Jeremy Hefner.

Why Christian Scott's expanding repertoire could have him pitching for Mets sooner than later

Pitching prospect Christian Scott impressed Mets officials and scouts in spring training and has only elevated his game for Triple-A Syracuse.

Mets' rotation depth continues to step up in big way

Among the pleasant surprises of the Mets’ recently improved play has been the performance of their starting rotation, which is without Kodai Senga. 

Mets' thin depth in this area could turn into a problem

A big concern for the Mets is their veteran starting pitchers and where the Mets will turn for help if injuries conspire to derail their rotation.

Mets weigh first camp reliever options to fill Edwin Diaz's void following injury

The Mets were looking for contributions from their bullpen depth even before Edwin Diaz tore his right patellar tendon, but now the need has become magnified.

Mets' 'wild card' pitcher will be talk of spring training

Mets welcome Kodai Senga to the now five-man pitching rotation and learn more about his possible production and personality as time goes on.

Pitching coach expected to reach new deal with Mets

Jeremy Hefner, according to sources, is finalizing a new contract with the Mets that will keep him as pitching coach for next season and maybe beyond.

Why the Mets' prime pitching prospects may leave the club scrambling to assemble a staff next season

The Mets' best pitching prospects are a few seasons away from being ready, which may leave the club in a bit of a pinch to fill out next year's staff.

What's next for Jacob deGrom and Mets' rotation

<p>The Mets were hoping Friday was Jacob deGrom’s final meaningful start this season but remain ready to utilize him again before the playoffs if needed.</p>

Mets taking extra-cautious approach with ace

The Mets are taking every last precaution before listing Max Scherzer as their Friday starter.

Jacob deGrom faces this final part of rehab

Another tune up awaits him next week, and then it could be go time at Citi Field for the Mets ace.

Inside look at Mets star's lost year: 'Unprecedented'

It's been a year since Jacob deGrom has pitched at the big-league level for the Mets.

Jacob deGrom’s rehab reaches next stage

Jacob deGrom’s rehab has moved north to Queens. The Mets ace has shifted his workouts to Citi Field after spending the last several weeks in Florida.

Max Scherzer behind Mets teammate's pitching evolution

The Mets’ ideal No. 5 starter is succeeding in a different fashion than last year’s first half.

Mets' three 'managers' didn't stop this blunder

Three heads are not always better than one. With hitting coach Eric Chavez, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and player development coordinator Dick Scott managing in place of the absent Buck...

What Buck Showalter's absence means for Mets' managerial situation

Sixty minutes before the first pitch Wednesday night, the Mets did not have a lineup.

Pitching coach is Mets' unsung hero at 10-game mark

Ten games into the season the Mets, are making an eye-opening pitch for history with the best start of any rotation in the last 109 years.

Mets will have own version of a 'Super Sunday'

The Mets can just call it “Super Sunday.” Jacob deGrom will start an exhibition game against the Cardinals at Clover Park that day and Max Scherzer will follow in relief,...