It's been a tough week for New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto. Soto has been heavily criticized by the media for his perceived lack of hustle -- specifically on two plays; a check-swing groundout against the New York Yankees on Sunday night and a long single off the Green Monster against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

The New York Mets got back on track on Wednesday, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1 at Fenway Park. With the win, New York is now 30-20 through 50 games, while the

When trying to decide who the best shortstop was in the first quarter of this 2000’s century, The Athletic’s Jayson Stark ended up in New York City with a tough choice. For his "All Quarter Century Team," the longtime MLB writer’s final choice was Derek Jeter — barely.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the New York Mets are interested in Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. It was quickly stated by Jon Heyman of the New York Post that the Mets are interested in him,

Francisco Lindor hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and New York Mets beat the Yankees 3-2 in the Subway Series to remain the only team without a three-game losing streak this season.

With the bases loaded and one out in the top of the ninth — and Soto looming on deck — Lindor hit a fly ball just deep enough for a sacrifice fly that scored Luisangel Acuña to lift the Mets to a tense 3-2 win over the Yankees on Saturday afternoon in The Bronx.

This Mets lineup is, without question, engineered around its top three hitters. Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso all have histories of terrorizing the league. At various points this season,