The Bronx Bombers handle business. The Mets? Well, they’re busy turning baseball into a circus. While the Yankees build legacies, their crosstown rivals seem more focused on flashy distractions than fundamentals. The latest jab from the Yankees’ camp isn’t just trash talk—it’s a reality check. The Mets’ “amusement park” approach is getting roasted, and frankly, they brought this on themselves.

What are the Mets planning to do in the MLB this season? With the way things are going, it looks like they are getting ready for the drama that no one asked for. And a New York Yankees insider is not holding back after looking at their shenanigans.

Keith McPherson was on the WFAN Sports Radio discussing the Yankees and other things when the topic of the Mets popped up. He said, “The Mets are adding every freaking gimmick they can add. They got a five-borough race now with it’s like a damn amusement park, not a ballpark. LED lights, a dance crew, bring the whole family. They are doing everything in their power to sell tickets.”

He is not wrong, though. The Mets seem to be on a hype right now. They are doing giveaways, reducing ticket prices, and implementing social media stunts. But can you really blame them? In selling tickets, they are competing with the New York Yankees, and it is not easy going against them. The Yankees have traditions and big names like Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Gerrit Cole that attract fans.

Yeah, the Mets also have some big names like Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor. But it is next to impossible to compete with the Yankees in New York. Maybe that is why Steve Cohen and the Mets management are doing what they are doing to get some fans in the stadium.

The Mets are pulling out all the stops to stay relevant in a city dominated by the Yanks, but will it be enough? Flashy promotions can bring in fans, but winning keeps them glued. And with roster shake-ups already happening, the real challenge might not be selling tickets—it’s keeping the team together.

Paul Blackburn to IL, Luisangel Acuna secures a spot as the Mets finalize the roster

Another year, another round of injuries, last-minute roster shuffles, and the annual tradition of HOPING this is finally the Mets’ season. As the dust settles on spring training, some dreams are realized, others put on hold—because, of course, nothing comes easy in Queens. And amidst that, Luisangel Acuna gets the call, while Paul Blackburn gets a seat in the trainer’s room.

Another New York Mets pitcher – injured. Paul Blackburn is on the 15-day IL after suffering from right knee inflammation. He was in the plans for the Mets and was expected to be an important part of the bullpen. After the latest outing, Blackburn felt some discomfort and got some injections to calm them down. But it became worse over time, and then he had to be placed on the IL. It is reported that the injuries are not that serious and he will return by the end of April.

While that is happening in the pitching department, the offensive part has some good news. Their top prospect, Luisangel Acuna, has taken a spot in the squad, and this is not a surprise. In the 39 at-bats he got in the 2024 season, he had 19 hits with a batting average of .308 with 3 home runs and 6 RBIs. He is primarily a shortstop but can adjust to the requirement and play at second base, center field, or third base, as well.

So, now, with Acuna stepping in and Blackburn sitting out, the Mets once again find themselves juggling promise and pain—a tale as old as Citi Field. The lineup gets a boost, but the bullpen takes a hit, because why would things ever align perfectly in Queens? If history is any guide, expect more twists before the ink dries on this roster.