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Where David Peterson's Role With the Mets Stands

Since the second half of last season, David Peterson has become an outcast in the New York Mets' starting rotation. After struggling so mightily down the stretch last year, 2026 has not been any different for Peterson.

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Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Eleven

Week: 5 G, 20 AB, .450/.450/.900, 9 H, 3 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 0 BB, 4 K, 0/0 SB (Double-A) 2026 Season: 18 G, 62 AB, .258/.333/.355, 16 H, 0 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR,

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / June 9

Mets look to ride positive momentum into series with Cardinals

The New York Mets (29-36) return home after concluding their “brutal” west coast schedule as they prepare to welcome the St. Louis Cardinals (35-28) to Citi Field.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 9

Minors Weekly Report: Binghamton, Brooklyn Break Out with Series Wins

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Brooklyn Cyclones, the Mets’ two worst minor league affiliates so far this season, experienced massive success this past week with two huge series wins.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 9

Season Still On: Three Steps for the Mets to Bounce Back and Find Their Rhythm

While many Mets fans have claimed the season is already over, there’s still more than half a season to be played. Yes, the 29-36 record has been an utter disappointment, but that doesn't tell the entire story.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

Mets ace Freddy Peralta’s agent gets real on contract talks

The New York Mets received clarity Monday night as Freddy Peralta’s agent addressed contract speculation before the club’s season reached another pressure point.

Carson Benge News / Field Level Media / June 8

Carson Benge, Mets on the climb as they welcome consistent Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are five games out of first in the National League Central. The New York Mets are five games out of the league's final wild-card spot.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / June 8

Mets Announce Starting Pitchers for Home Series vs NL Wild Card-Leading Cardinals

After spending the past week on the road, where they took on the Mariners and Padres, the Mets return to the friendly confines of Citi Field for a three-game set against the Cardinals, which is slated to begin on Tuesday evening.

Tobias Myers News / The Lead / June 8

Can Tobias Myers Be the Mets’ Extra Starter to Save the Bullpen?

The New York Mets’ pitching issues are nothing new, but the 2026 season has been especially taxing. With Clay Holmes‘ fractured fibula and Kodai Senga’s rehab struggles, there appears to be no relief in sight.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 8

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Finish Road Trip Strong In San Diego

Is hope in the air for the New York Mets now? There were a lot of positives on display as the Mets took two out of three from the Padres. And, in winning the series in San Diego, New York finished their final West Coast road trip with a 3-3 record.

Ryan Clifford News / New York Mets on SI / June 8

Ryan Clifford's Call-Up Timeline Becoming Obvious Through 10 Weeks for Mets

The Mets have experienced some bright spots in recent weeks; however, a playoff berth is still a long shot at best. Although the final nail in the coffin hasn't been hammered just yet, a 29-36 record as of Monday has the Mets sitting outside of the National League's playoff race with a lot of ground to make up.

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The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 8

Marcus Semien Stepping Up for Mets

Fair or not, Marcus Semien will be compared to Brandon Nimmo as long as he’s a Met. That’s just what happens when you get traded straight up for another player, let alone a homegrown fan favorite, no matter what roster or payroll flexibility scheme it may be a part of.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 8

The Mets homestand starts with a real test against St. Louis

The Mets are finally back home, but this homestand does not come with much room for comfort. St. Louis is next, and the Mets are opening the six-game set with Freddy Peralta on the mound after he held the Cardinals to one run in 5.1 innings back on April 1.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / June 8

'MLB Should Be Hung To The Highest Oak Tree' – Former New York Mets World Series Hero Calls Out League For Poor Schedule

The MLB surely holds the most physically and mentally demanding schedule in professional sports. With a 162-game regular season, it is an utterly taxing grind for not only the players and coaches.

Jared Young News / Amazin' Avenue / June 8

Monday Stat Party: We Are Young

Welcome back to Monday Stat Party, a weekly series showcasing some of the most curious and nostalgia-inducing statistical developments from the past week of Mets baseball.

Carson Benge News / New York Mets on SI / June 8

Carson Benge's Surge Unlocks New Possibilities for Mets' Lineup

The Mets won a series in San Diego yesterday to salvage a 3-3 road trip, thanks in large part to a historic effort from rookie Carson Benge. The majority of the Mets' offense was driven by Benge in Sunday's win, as he went 5-for-5 with a triple, a home run, two RBIs and three runs scored in the 7-3 victory.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 8

How Mets' schedule could impact if they become sellers ahead of trade deadline

Are things set to get worse for the Mets before they get better?

Mets' Freddy Peralta reportedly seeking massive long-term deal in free agency

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7

Mets Pause Jorge Polanco’s Rehab Due To Ankle Soreness

Jorge Polanco has been on the injured list since mid-April due to a right wrist contusion. He began a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton on May 27th and recently moved up to Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 7

Mets' Freddy Peralta reportedly seeking massive long-term deal in free agency

Peralta reportedly has an ambitious target for his next contract.

Mets reportedly willing to make stunning Kodai Senga decision amid struggles

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Jorge Polanco News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Mets Shut Down Jorge Polanco's Rehab Assignment

Just when it appeared that New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco was making strides in his recovery, the team abruptly shut down his rehab assignment on Saturday.

Juan Soto News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Juan Soto got ripped for his effort in Friday’s game

New York Mets star Juan Soto had his effort questioned after one play in Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Soto was caught not hustling during the third inning of Friday’s game at Petco Park in San Diego, Ca.

Anderson Severino News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Mets Release Anderson Severino

The Mets have released left-hander Anderson Severino, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon. Severino was designated for assignment last week, and Sammon indicates that the release was granted so Severino could sign with a Japanese team.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / June 6

Christian Scott, Mets stifle scuffling Padres

Jared Young and Luis Torrens homered while Christian Scott sailed through 5 2/3 strong innings as the visiting New York Mets blanked the San Diego Padres 5-0 Friday night.

Juan Soto News / The Spun / June 5

Mets Star Juan Soto Takes Strong Stance On MLB Having Salary Cap

With the MLB's collective bargaining agreement set to expire on December 1, there's a chance the league could be heading for a lockout. The Major League Baseball Players Association's first proposal for a new CBA included a “competitive-integrity tax” for teams that don’t spend $150 million.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / June 5

When Francisco Lindor is Expected to Return to the Mets

The New York Mets should be getting one of their injured stars back in the coming weeks. Shortstop Francisco Lindor (left calf strain) is expected to return from the injured list in the third week of June, per MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post.