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Mets' Freddy Peralta has unique way of dealing with trade rumors, career uncertainty

New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta has been the subject of trade rumors since at least May because of the Mets' struggles throughout the spring and also because he reportedly won't be signing a contract extension before the ongoing season wraps up. Peralta is set to reach free agency this fall.

Freddy Peralta, Mets reportedly have an understanding amid his struggles

Massive injury update on Mets' Francisco Lindor emerges

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The Mets hope to chop away at the Braves’ division lead

The New York Mets (30-38) welcome the Atlanta Braves (45-23) to Citi Field for the first meeting of the year. This is extremely late in the season for these divisional rivals to meet for the first time.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / June 12

Juan Soto works to turn corner as Mets open set vs. Braves

The first few months of the season had been good to Juan Soto. Then June arrived, and his statistics took a hit. Through nine games this month, Soto is averaging .147 at the plate, with a .237 on-base percentage and a .265 slugging percentage.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Massive injury update on Mets' Francisco Lindor emerges

The New York Mets have remained arguably the biggest disappointment of the ongoing MLB season as star shortstop Francisco Lindor has been out of the lineup

Freddy Peralta, Mets reportedly have an understanding amid his struggles

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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?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 12

MLB roundup: Juan Soto's homer powers Mets past Cardinals

Juan Soto went 2-for-4 and hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning as the New York Mets avoided a sweep against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals with a 5-4 win on Thursday.

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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 / Athlon Sports / June 11

Positive Mets News Emerges on Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco

The New York Mets could be getting some important reinforcements back in the coming weeks. As reported by MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has a secret target return date of June 20.

Kodai Senga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Mets star Kodai Senga’s dominant rehab start will catch fans’ attention

The New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga made his fourth rehab start of his current minor-league assignment on Thursday, working through six innings for Double-A Binghamton against the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark in New Jersey.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza addresses need for Juan Soto’s supporting cast to step up

As New York Mets star Juan Soto had an impressive Thursday in the team’s 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, manager Carlos Mendoza would be asked an interesting question regarding the star’s impact.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 11

Mets salvage series finale behind homers from Bichette, Young, and Soto

The Mets and Cardinals had a wild, dinger-heavy finale to their three-game set at Citi Field, with the Mets out-slugging the Red Birds 5-4. The two teams

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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.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / June 11

Juan Soto's blast helps Mets upend Cardinals

Juan Soto went 2-for-4, including the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, and the New York Mets avoided a sweep with a 5-4 win against the visiting St.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 11

The Mets' Lack of Accountability Is Hurting Their Outlook

Any positive momentum the Mets built after a solid split on their final West Coast trip of the season has completely evaporated over the past two days.

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Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Comments on Struggling Pitcher

The New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has backed David Peterson despite another difficult outing for the pitcher in Wednesday’s 9-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field.

Luis Robert News / Empire Sports Media / June 11

The Mets finally got a Luis Robert Jr. update that does not sound hopeless

Luis Robert Jr. finally gave the Mets an injury update that does not sound completely hopeless. That does not mean he is close. That does not mean the back issue is gone.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / June 11

Mets Predicted to Make Surprising Move With Young Player

The New York Mets face a multitude of challenges this season, but one name continues to stand out as a significant concern: young slugger Mark Vientos.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 11

How the Mets' Overreliance on Bullpen Games Is Starting to Blow Up in Their Face

The Mets have been relying on bullpen games out of their rotation for some time now, and it is finally starting to rear its ugly head. The Mets are running

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / June 11

Don’t Look Now, But Bo Bichette’s Bat Is Waking Up

The New York Mets have arguably been the most disappointing team in baseball this season. A team carrying the highest payroll in baseball enters June 10 at 29-37, eight games under .500 and 15.5 games back in the National League East.

Jonah Tong News / New York Mets on SI / June 11

Mets’ Jonah Tong Situation Already Getting Worse After Demotion

After dominating minor league baseball for the duration of the 2025 season, New York Mets starting pitcher Jonah Tong has had a rough start to his big league career.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / June 11

New York Mets To Get Huge Boost As All-Star Pitcher Nears Return

The New York Mets turned out to be one of the worst teams in the MLB. After all the hype and spending spree, Steve Cohen’s team is struggling to make the playoffs.

Francisco Lindor News / Empire Sports Media / June 10

The Mets finally got the Francisco Lindor update they needed

Francisco Lindor is finally moving from hopeful updates to real baseball work. For the Mets, that matters more than any single lineup tweak right now. Lindor has been out since late April with a left calf strain, and this offense has spent too much of the season trying to act normal without its most important stabilizer.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 10

Freddy Peralta, Mets reportedly have an understanding amid his struggles

Peralta is set to reach free agency after the 2026 season wraps up, and he largely hasn't been as good as advertised since the Mets acquired him from the Milwaukee Brewers during the offseason.

Mets' Kodai Senga problem not going away

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

1 Mets player who must be traded to fix underperforming roster

After a dreadful April in which they went 7-19, the New York Mets enjoyed a 16-12 May and have shown some signs of life in June. Regardless, the club sits at the bottom of the National League East standings and has not yet generated the momentum to convince fans or pundits that a massive turnaround is possible.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / June 9

MLB Rumors: Mets Could Part Ways With Southpaw As Free Agency Looms

David Peterson’s Mets future is looking shaky as free agency inches closer, with internal chatter suggesting a potential split gaining momentum. The 30-year-old southpaw has changed roles this season, moving from starter struggles to unexpected bullpen success, per June 9, 2026, reports.

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.

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.