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2026 Transactions: Mets Promote Pham, Orioles Trade for CES

The 13th of April was a busy day as far as moves were concerned. Several notable players, including Hunter Barco and Noelvi Marte, were demoted to Triple-A.

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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 14

Juan Sotoless Mets’ scoreless streak reaches 20 innings in another shutout loss

The Mets fell to the Dodgers 4-0 as a lineup that seems more hapless by the day was held scoreless for a second straight day and for the third time in four games.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 14

Mets’ Bats Stay Silent, Drop Sixth Straight

The Mets (7-10) dropped the series opener in Los Angeles against the Dodgers (12-4), falling 4-0 on Monday evening at Dodger Stadium. New York managed just three hits, with the top four of the lineup going a combined 0-for-13.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Mets Announce Roster Move Before Dodgers Game

The New York Mets are in the midst of a losing streak, dropping five games of their six-game home stand this past week in Queens. This includes getting swept by the Athletics where the Met's offense was unable to score, getting shut out twice in that three-game set.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

New York Mets News / ESPN / April 13

Mets' Soto likely to start running in next 2 days

Mets All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, who has been sidelined by a strained right calf since April 3, is expected to be able to start running in the next couple of days.

Tommy Pham News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Mets’ Tommy Pham delivers hilarious reaction to minor league stint

The New York Mets received a spark of personality as Tommy Pham drew attention following his return to the roster. The move comes as offensive struggles persist, and his brief minor league stint has become a viral talking point.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Announces Juan Soto Update Before Dodgers Game

The New York Mets outfield is currently missing its biggest piece in outfielder Juan Soto. The 27-year-old superstar has not played since April 3 after suffering a right calf strain in a game against the San Francisco Giants.

New York Mets News / Sport Relay / April 13

Mets Alter Roster After Losing Five Straight

The New York Mets have decided to alter their roster following five straight losses and a pair of series defeats. The team designated Richard Lovelady and Luis Garcia for assignment to make room for Joey Gerber and Craig Kimbrel.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 13

3 Up, 3 Down: Struggles Continue As Mets Swept By A’s

It was not a good weekend in New York baseball. And it was an especially tough weekend for the New York Mets. The Mets were swept by the A’s in a series where their offense again failed to show up.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 13

Why David Peterson Is In Danger of Losing a Spot in Mets Rotation

Even though it's still early in the regular season, the New York Mets are entering a pivotal series tonight on the West Coast. The Mets are slated to begin a three-game series against the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Ronny Mauricio News / Amazin' Avenue / April 13

Ronny Mauricio optioned to Triple-A

As the corresponding move for Tommy Pham joining the team ahead of the series with the Dodgers, Ronny Mauricio has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Mauricio was called up to the majors on April 6, when Juan Soto was placed on the Injured List for a calf strain.

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New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Is It Seriously 'Panic Time' For the Mets and Their Offense?

After being shut out for the second time in three days, passionate Mets fans threw down a wave of boos at players as they retreated to the clubhouse. The Mets had been swept by the Athletics, dropping their fifth straight game, falling to 7–9 through 16 games.

Tommy Pham News / New York Mets on SI / April 13

Who the Mets Are Sending Down to Minors For Tommy Pham

It's all hands on deck as the New York Mets get set for a crucial three-game series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Monday. The Mets have lost five games in a row to fall to 7-9 on the season and their offensive has struggled mightily during this stretch.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 13

Mets' Freddy Peralta optimistic despite five-game skid

Things are spiraling for the New York Mets, but Peralta isn't panicking.

Yankees, Mets set New York futility mark

Mets make interesting roster move amid brutal slide

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Bo Bichette News / Total Pro Sports / April 13

Mets Injury News: Bo Bichette Gets Concerning Update After Minor Setback

The New York Mets signed Bo Bichette, hoping that he’ll add a boost to their offense. However, Bichette is having a struggling start this season. To make things worse, he recently suffered a minor setback.

Tommy Pham News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

Mets make interesting roster move amid brutal slide

The New York Mets need a spark, and they’re hoping that the spark’s name is Tommy Pham. The Mets are reportedly calling up veteran Tommy Pham. According to The Athletic’s Will Sammon, the journeyman outfielder is expected to join the team for its upcoming three-game road series against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Carlos Mendoza News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

It’s Time for Carlos Mendoza to Start Worrying

The New York Mets were just swept by the Athletics at home. They currently sit at 7-9 on the season and are on a five-game losing streak. They will now get ready to go to the West Coast to face the back-to-back defending champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Tommy Pham News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Mets To Select Tommy Pham

The Mets are planning to select the contract of veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, according to a report from Will Sammon of The Athletic. The veteran outfielder is on a minor league deal with the club, so he’ll need to be added to the 40-man roster before he officially joins the club.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Yankees, Mets set New York futility mark

While a five-game losing streak is not noteworthy in a vacuum, the timing of the Yankees and Mets futility is.

Nick Kurtz's HR, Aaron Civale's pitching help Athletics blank Mets

Chandler Simpson impactful again as Rays finish sweep of Yankees

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder

Could Braves' Matt Olson become this generation’s Cal Ripken Jr?

Cardinals’ patience paying off as Jordan Walker becomes elite hitter

Luis Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Mets Designate Luis Garcia For Assignment

The Mets announced that right-hander Luis Garcia has been designated for assignment, as reported by The Athletic’s Will Sammon just before the club’s official news release. Right-hander Joey Gerber is up from Triple-A to take Garcia’s spot on the active roster, and Gerber is already on the 40-man roster so no further moves were required.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Carlos Mendoza Shares Clay Holmes Injury Update Before Mets Game

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that pitcher Clay Holmes is feeling much better after dealing with an injury scare during the Mets' loss to the Athletics on Friday.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Mets Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment

The Mets announced that Craig Kimbrel‘s minor league contract has been selected to the active roster, as reported earlier today. To create space on the 26-man roster, the Mets have designated left-hander Richard Lovelady.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 10

Battered Mets facing another injury to pitching staff

The New York Mets rotation may have taken another hit on Friday.

J.D. Martinez makes bold claim about how 2026 Mets compare to 2024 NLCS team

Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

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New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

Nolan McLean was looking more like Nolan Ryan out there on Thursday night. The New York Mets righty McLean drew the start on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.