The New York Mets ' fifth season under the Cohen family's ownership begins this afternoon in Houston with perhaps the most lofty expectations in their time. The biggest individual investment was made this offseason as the Mets spared no expense when they inked Juan Soto to a record 15-year,

The Astros made it a priority to infuse some extra energy into their clubhouse during an offseason fraught with change. So far, so good.