The New York Mets were established in 1961 and began playing in the National League in 1962.
They were founded to fill the void left by Brooklyn Dodgers an New York Giants. The nickname, "Mets" came from shortening their corporate name, the "New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, Inc."
In December of 2024, The Mets made headlines signing Juan Soto, marking the largest contract in professional sports history. The contract aligns with the organizations commitment to creating a competitive roster and striving to be one of the best teams in the league.
The New York Mets compete in the National League. They are one of five teams in the East Division, with the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals, and Miami Marlins.
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New York Mets 2026 season odds
The Mets are +135 to win the NL East, +700 to win the National League, and +1400 to win the World Series.
Front Office & Coaching Staff
Owner | Steve Cohen |
General Manager | David Stearns |
Manager | Carlos Mendoza |
Key Players
Player | Position | Height (ft) | Weight (lbs) |
Francisco Lindor | Shortstop | 5'10" | 190 |
Juan Soto | Outfield | 6'1" | 224 |
Carson Benge | Outfield | 6'1" | 184 |
Bo Bichette | Third Baseman | 5'11" | 190 |
Kodai Senga | Right-handed Pitcher | 6'1" | 202 |
Nolan McLean | Right-handed Pitcher | 6'2" | 214 |
Francisco Alvarez | Catcher | 5'10" | 233 |
Team History
World Series | 2 (1986, 1969) |
NLDS | 5 (1999, 2000, 2006, 2015, 2024) |
NL Champion | 5 (1969, 1973, 1986, 2000, 2015) |
Playoff appearances | 11 |
All-Time Leaders
Home Runs | Pete Alonso | 264 |
RBIs | David Wright | 970 |
Hits | David Wright | 1,777 |
Runs | David Wright | 949 |
Batting Average | John Olerud | .315 |
