Mets Morning News: Fresh off sweep of Tigers, Mets prepare for Subway Series

Roger Rubin wonders whether Alvarez will ever become the star that it seemed like he could be.

The Mets will appear on three different networks this weekend as they host the Yankees: Apple TV has the game tonight, FOX has the game tomorrow, and the series finale on Sunday will mercifully be on SNY.

The Mets have added a shuttle line in anticipation of the potential LIRR strike this weekend.

There’s mutual respect between Cam Schlittler and Nolan McLean, and Tim Britton and Will Sammon take a look at the debate about which pitcher is better.

Britton also put together an All-Subway Series team of the greatest players at each position in the history of the series.

Yesterday at Citi Field, the Mets celebrated the anniversary of Willie Mays’ debut with the club, and Mets legend Cleon Jones was in attendance.

With the Yankees in Queens this weekend, you’ll be constantly reminded that Luke Weaver and Devin Williams both pitched in The Bronx last year.

Newsday spoke to some Long Island fans about both teams about their elaborate tattoos inspired by the teams.

David Lennon writes that the Mets need to sweep the struggling Yankees to convince us that they are really back.

Around the National League East

Zebby Matthews was dominant for the Twins as they blew out the Marlins.

The Reds scored 15 runs and obliterated the Nationals.

Ranger Suárez struck out eight in five-and-one-third scoreless innings against the Phillies, the only team he’d ever pitched for until signing with the Red Sox in free agency, but Philadelphia scored three runs in the eighth and beat Boston.

The Cubs foiled the Braves’ attempt at completing a sweep by shutting Atlanta out.

Around Major League Baseball

Ken Rosenthal writes about Elly De La Cruz’s success so far this season and how he’s approaching his age-24 season while having fun with his teammates.

The Mariners won their series against the Astros with a big 8-3 win.

Kyle Harrison made a great start for the Brewers as they topped the Padres.

Ryne Stanek played a big part in blowing a late lead for the Cardinals, but St. Louis came back to beat the A’s shortly thereafter.

The don’t-call-them-Sacramento club completed a trade with their division rival Mariners for lefty reliever José Suarez.

The White Sox continue to be one of the most surprising teams in baseball, as they completed a sweep of the Royals to put themselves over .500 for the first time since Opening Day of the 2025 season.

The Dodgers managed a win over the Giants to salvage a series split, and Los Angeles gave Shohei Ohtani back-to-back days off to get some much needed rest following his most recent pitching appearance.

Former Met Justin Turner couldn’t get a gig with a major league club coming off his disappointing year at the plate in 2025—and blames the game putting too much weight in “data sheets” for not even getting a non-roster invitation—but he’s thriving as he continues to play baseball in Tijuana.

This Date in Mets History

Pat Mahomes recorded the win against the Phillies in his Shea Stadium debut on this date in 1999.