By Sunday 
The New York Mets are quietly (but confidently) announcing their presence in 2025. On Sunday, they crushed the Oakland Athletics 8-0 in Sacramento, pushing their record to 10-5 and officially entering the “teams to watch” conversation.
Not bad for a squad still finding its rhythm.
Cracks? Sure. But the Foundation’s Solid
Let’s be real: it hasn’t been flawless.
Brett Baty, once pegged as a breakout candidate, hasn’t quite exploded out of the gate. His triple on Sunday? A much-needed flash in an otherwise dim early showing. Edwin Díaz, the flamethrower closer we’ve come to rely on, hasn’t exactly been lighting up the mound — more flicker than flame right now. And Juan Soto? Still waiting on that signature power surge.
But here’s the thing — it’s April.
Baseball doesn’t hand out trophies in the spring. It’s a long, winding road to October, and the Mets are already running with the best of them. Right now, they’re one of only five National League teams to notch 10 wins. Say it with me: Giants, Dodgers, Padres, Cubs… and the Mets.
Reinforcements Incoming
Here’s where it gets exciting: the Mets are winning games without being at full strength.
Jeff McNeil, the relentless energy source in the infield, is due back soon. Francisco Alvarez — who can gun down base stealers and launch balls into the stratosphere — is just a couple of weeks away. Add to that reliever Dedniel Núñez, and this already solid squad is getting a serious boost.
It’s like watching a team win a battle, knowing reinforcements are about to arrive with bigger weapons.
Pitching: The Silent Hero
While the bats are still warming up, Pete Alonso has been carrying the offensive torch. But it’s the bullpen that’s been the real MVP. Lockdown relief. Clutch outs. Ice in their veins.
They’ve been the safety net — the reliable hands catching this team when things wobble. And that’s huge.
Queens Has That Quiet Swagger
No one’s getting ahead of themselves just yet. But if you’re looking at a team that’s getting better each week — and hasn’t even hit its ceiling — this is it.
The Mets aren’t peaking. They’re just getting started.
And in Queens, that’s exactly the vibe: stay calm, stay gritty, and let the wins do the talking.