Mike Phillips

Joined: Mar 5, 2025

Mike Phillips is a contributor to the Mets On SI site. Mike has been covering the Mets since 2011 for various websites, including Metstradamus and Kiners Korner. Mike has a Masters Degree from Iona University in Sports Communications and Media and also has experience covering the NFL and college basketball on FanSided. Mike also hosts his own New York sports based podcast. You can follow Mike on Twitter/X and Instagram: @MPhillips331.

May 2, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Mets right fielder Austin Slater (40) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Mets have agreed to a two-year contract extension with backup catcher Luis Torrens. The deal will pay him $11.5 million in total.

Apr 17, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) speaks before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The New York Mets are off to a rough start, but they are not prepared to make a change at either manager or in the front office yet.

Apr 30, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) watches from the dugout during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Carlos Mendoza remains on the hot seat. One MLB insider suggests the Mets needs to make a call on his future sooner rather than later.

Apr 21, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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The New York Mets just got Juan Soto off the injured list. It sounds like they'll have to wait longer to see either Jorge Polanco or Francisco Lindor return.

Feb 11, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Christian Scott (46) pitches during spring training. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Christian Scott made his first start in nearly two years for the New York Mets. It did not go well in the slightest.

Apr 7, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pinch hitter Ronny Mauricio (0) celebrates after hitting an RBI walk-off single during the tenth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Ronny Mauricio homered three times for Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, but due to a procedural decision the Mets can't add him to their roster until Friday.

Apr 8, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette (19) reacts after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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The New York Mets' lineup has been absolutely anemic, and one MLB analyst believes this key statistic explains a lot of their issues.

Mar 31, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Juan Soto, who has been out since early April, is slated to return to the New York Mets' lineup tomorrow according to MLB Insider Jon Heyman.

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Things aren't going well for the Mets right now, but they appear to have at least dodged a bullet by letting Edwin Diaz leave for the Los Angeles Dodgers.