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Marcus Semien is just the latest Mets player lost to injury

The New York Mets' season continues to get worse, as Marcus Semien is the latest Met to wind up on the injured list. According to New York Post columnist Jon Heyman, Semien has a Grade 3 hip flexor strain, which will have him out for the next four to six weeks.

Former Cubs manager David Ross discusses potential interest in Mets job

MLB scout torches Mets lineup after firing of Carlos Mendoza

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MMO Roundtable: Have We Given Up On The 2026 Season?

We’re just about halfway through the 2026 seasons, and to put it nicely… things haven’t looked so great for our Mets. So, what do we say, have we given up to this season?

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 29

Mets leave the country in search of some wins

The New York Mets (35-49) will grab their passports for their upcoming road trip as they head to Canada to face the defending AL Champion Toronto Blue Jays (39-45).

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 29

MLB scout torches Mets lineup after firing of Carlos Mendoza

The New York Mets firing manager Carlos Mendoza early Friday morning didn't prevent the club from dropping two of three home games to the rival Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend, continuing a disastrous season for the club.

Former Cubs manager David Ross discusses potential interest in Mets job

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 29

Can the Mets reset the luxury tax in 2027?

Betteridge’s law of headlines states that any headline written as a question can be answered in a single word – “no”. Unfortunately for the Mets, that likely holds true at a high level in this instance; it will be exceedingly hard to duck the tax in 2027.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 29

Former Cubs manager David Ross discusses potential interest in Mets job

Almost immediately after it was learned that the New York Mets had fired manager Carlos Mendoza, multiple big names were mentioned as potential candidates for the Mets' full-time job.

Francisco Lindor says Mets players failed Carlos Mendoza

The '2025 MLB Opening Day managers' quiz

Bo Bichette News / Field Level Media / June 29

Bo Bichette's Mets, former team Jays experiencing rough seasons

Bo Bichette will find a different Toronto Blue Jays team Monday night than the one he left when he visits with the New York Mets to open a three-game series.

Ronny Mauricio News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Mets’ Andy Green takes cryptic shot at Ronny Mauricio after dreadful 8th inning at-bat

The New York Mets fell to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday 5-4, dropping to 35-49 on the season. One of the biggest issues was the Mets coming up empty in the eighth inning.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Should the Mets Move On from Brett Baty and Mark Vientos?

The New York Mets are staring at a lost season. After a 5-4 loss to the rival Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, the Mets are 35-49 and 9.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 28

Mets drop tough one in series finale

The Mets dropped their second one-run game against the Phillies this weekend, losing 5-4 to drop the series against their division rivals. In a game Gary Cohen aptly called “excruciating”, the Mets went 2-16 with runners in scoring position, leaving 14 men on base, in the loss.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / June 28

Mets Come Up Short Against Phillies After Leaving 14 On Base

Close, but no cigar seems to be the recurring theme for the New York Mets this season. The Mets sought to win the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies and end a frustrating few days.

Clay Holmes News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Mets Receive Encouraging Clay Holmes Injury News Before Phillies Game

New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes provided an encouraging update on his fractured right fibula ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies, saying that recent X-rays on his leg came back clean and his ramp-up is progressing ahead of schedule.

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Mets Make Mark Vientos Change After Francisco Lindor Move

Infielder Mark Vientos is back at third base for the New York Mets. With Francisco Lindor out of Sunday's series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies, interim manager Andy Green has shuffled the lineup, moving Mark Vientos to third base.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Andy Green Reveals Mets' First Base Plan Moving Forward

The New York Mets' 2026 season has been a major disappointment, with several players failing to meet expectations. One bright spot, however, has been first baseman Jared Young when he has been healthy.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Francisco Lindor gives David Stearns props for ‘special’ Mets team despite stinking

The New York Mets are mired in a losing season. New York fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, as the team looks to turn the ship around. Mets star Francisco Lindor is giving his president of baseball operations David Stearns props for putting this club together, despite the losses.

Juan Soto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

Mets’ Juan Soto gets ‘best player in baseball’ nod from Andy Green

Juan Soto earned praise from interim manager Andy Green following his strong performance in the New York Mets’ 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.

Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Mets Outright Zack Short

The Mets sent infielder Zack Short outright to Triple-A, according to his MLB transaction tracker. With Francisco Lindor returning to the team on Wednesday, Short was designated for assignment.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Mets could rehire one former manager

The New York Mets could turn back to a former manager to succeed Carlos Mendoza. Carlos Beltran is viewed as a “strong candidate” for the Mets manager job, according to Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Christian Scott News / Field Level Media / June 27

Mets return RHP Christian Scott (hip) from injured list

The New York Mets activated right-hander Christian Scott from the 15-day injured list in advance of his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

Albert Pujols News / Field Level Media / June 27

Albert Pujols interested in Mets' managerial position

Albert Pujols is interested in becoming the manager of the New York Mets and working for owner Steve Cohen. "I think you have an owner that wants to win and wants to spend, that's huge," Pujols told MLB Network on Friday, hours after the Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoa.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27