https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/page/3/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/was-francisco-lindors-messy-2026-season-an-injury-marred-fluke-or-a-sign-of-things-to-come-r14062/Not many shortstops have managed to hit 300 home runs in the majors. Francisco Lindor, who reached the total on September 27, became the most recent member of a very exclusive club that includes Ernie Banks, Cal Ripken Jr., Miguel Tejada, and Alex Rodriguez. It was a cool achievement in a v...14062Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/mets-would-be-wise-not-to-give-up-on-francisco-alvarez-who-took-another-step-forward-in-2026-r14044/The New York Mets’ roster is full of former top prospects. Guys like Juan Soto, Bo Bichette, and Francisco Lindor all fit that description and have had long, successful major league careers. But there’s another Francisco who’s still trying to put everything together: Francisco Alvarez. The...14044Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/forum-friday-nlcs-ist-alcs-ist-front-row-amy-the-final-four-hired-and-fired-r14031/With the Mets' season over, the forums stayed lively with discussions on the NLCS, ALCS, and other baseball topics. This week's Forum Friday highlights five threads, including analysis of the Dodgers-Brewers NLCS, the Rays-Guardians ALCS, the story of "Front Row Amy," a comparison of potential W...14031Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:13:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/the-more-brett-baty-changes-the-more-things-stay-the-same-r14022/Maybe the end of Brett Baty’s 2026 season left some off with a different sentiment the one he inspired among fans for most of the year. In a way, that is what tends to happen when a player finishes strong and leaves us with a positive final impression. But at the end of the day, Baty’s streak of...14022Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/mets-secure-three-gold-glove-finalist-nominations-carson-benge-luis-torrens-and-nolan-mclean-r13989/The 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists have been announced, and the New York Mets have three nominations to celebrate. First up is rookie pitcher Nolan McLean, who did an excellent job fielding his position on the mound. He finished third among all NL pitchers with +4 Defensive Runs S...13989Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:09:50 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/francisco-alvarezs-2026-was-weirder-than-you-think-r13975/Few catchers can match Francisco Alvarez's raw power, but turning that potential into consistent production has been a different story. Here's what stood out from his 2026 season. View the full article13975Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:46:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/mitch-voits-late-season-surge-has-recontextualized-his-place-within-mets-organization-r13967/The shortstop position for the New York Mets is very much set in stone for the next handful of years, with Francisco Lindor under contract through 2031. But that doesn't mean there won't be room for another middle infielder to make his way into the team's long-term plans. Enter Mitch Voit,...13967Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:51:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/mets-arizona-fall-league-week-in-review-the-cole-mathis-experience-continues-irving-cota-shines-r13943/With the first full week of the Arizona Fall League concluding, the eight New York Mets prospects sent to the desert got the opportunity to get their feet wet in the AFL. This year, only two of those sent did not miss most of the season due to injury. Some player have played very little in...13943Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:06:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/projecting-carson-benges-ceiling-after-rookie-season-breakout-with-mets-r13921/Yes, Juan Soto is the one with the mammoth contract, the accolades, and the talent level to be the New York Mets’ face of the franchise for the next decade. He said it himself, though: Carson Benge is the reason why New York can, and probably will, return to contention in 2027. Benge put to...13921Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:52:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/forum-friday-aroldis-chapmans-appearance-mets-roster-central-2027-r13882/With no games this week, the forums remained active as members discussed a range of topics. This week's Forum Friday highlights three threads: one on Roger Clemens receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, another on the 2027 Mets roster, and a discussion comparing Aroldis Chapman's physical...13882Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/the-mets-have-a-rising-star-in-mitch-voit-r13883/His power might not jump off the page, but Mitch Voit brings contact skills, speed, and defensive versatility to the table. After a strong finish at Double-A, the Mets prospect is quickly becoming one to watch. View the full article13883Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/francisco-lindor-juan-soto-contracts-are-not-to-blame-for-mets-woes-r13869/They say money can’t buy you happiness, love, friends, and, apparently, pennants. Outside of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are back in the NLCS for the third consecutive season, the league’s most expensive teams either failed to make the postseason or have been eliminated prior to the championshi...13869Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:52:02 +0000