The New York Mets are the youngest franchise in the National League, founded in 1962 in Flushing, Queens. They play at Citi Field and compete in the National League East. With a current record of 43-60, the team is still trying to recapture the glory of its best years.
| Name | Mets de Nueva York |
| League | Major League Baseball |
| Division | National League · East |
| City | Flushing |
| Ballpark | Citi Field |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Record | 43-60 (.417) |
History
The Mets were born in 1962 as New York’s answer to the departure of the Dodgers and Giants to the West Coast. In their early years they were a not-very-competitive expansion team, but in 1969 the miracle arrived: under manager Gil Hodges, they won their first championship unexpectedly, defeating the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.
The 1980s were another golden era. With figures like Keith Hernández, Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, the Mets won their second World Series title in 1986, beating the Boston Red Sox in an epic Fall Classic. That team is remembered as one of the most talented in franchise history.
Since then, the Mets have had uneven seasons, alternating competitive years with difficult stretches. They reached the World Series in 2000 against the Yankees but lost. In recent years, they have bet on high-profile signings like Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto to compete for titles again.
Titles and honors
The Mets have won two World Series championships: the first in 1969 against the Baltimore Orioles, and the second in 1986, defeating the Boston Red Sox. Both titles are iconic moments in the history of the franchise and the city of New York.
In addition, the team has won multiple NL East titles over the decades, although in recent years it has struggled to maintain competitive consistency in one of the strongest divisions in Major League Baseball.
Current season
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Season | 2026 (in progress) |
| Record | 43-60 |
| PCT | .417 |
| Standing | #5 in National League · East |
| Games back | 16.5 |
| Streak | L1 |
Key players
Among the Mets’ historic idols are Tom Seaver, the legendary pitcher of the 1960s and 1970s who won the Cy Young in 1969; Keith Hernández, the star first baseman of the 1980s; and Dwight Gooden, the young phenom who won the Cy Young in 1985 at age 20. Darryl Strawberry was another of the team’s offensive pillars in that golden era.
In the current lineup, the team features Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Juan Soto in the outfield, and Francisco Álvarez as a promising young catcher. These players represent the future of the franchise in its quest to compete for championships again.
Roster players with a profile on Beisbol Love
- Freddy Peralta
- Marcus Semien
- Jorge Polanco
- Luis Robert Jr.
- Francisco Alvarez
- Francisco Lindor
- Juan Soto
Did you know?
The Mets and the New York Yankees are rivals in the same city, but they play in different leagues: the Mets in the National League and the Yankees in the American League. When they meet in the World Series, as they did in 2000, it creates one of the most intense rivalries in baseball. That year, the Subway Series saw the Yankees win in five games, which remains a topic of debate among fans of both teams in New York.
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