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On YouTubeMJ Melendez News / New York Mets on SI / April 18
Is MJ Melendez the Answer for the Mets at First Base?
Ever since the New York Mets let first baseman Pete Alonso walk in free agency, the team has been searching for his replacement. As the Mets place Jorge
Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / April 18
Bo Bichette's Slow Start is Hurting Mets' Offense
The New York Mets signed Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract in January, which included player options for 2027 and 2028. A proven commodity, Bichette has three seasons with at least 20 home runs, has led the league in hits twice, and has a career slash line of .292/.335/.465.
Max Kranick News / New York Mets on SI / April 18
Source: Mets Among Teams Eyeing Free Agent Reliever Max Kranick
You can never have too much pitching and the New York Mets appear to be eyeing an old friend. According to a source, the Mets were among several teams in attendance for free agent right-handed relief pitcher Max Kranick's bullpen session on Friday in Philadelphia at Ascent Athlete.
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
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 / New York Mets on SI / April 18
New York Mets Place Ailing Infielder on IL
Jorge Polanco's New York Mets tenure has not gotten off to a good start in the health department. The often injured infielder has dealt with bursitis in his Achilles and now a wrist injury that has landed him on the shelf.
Jorge Polanco News / Field Level Media / April 18
Mets place DH Jorge Polanco (wrist) on injured list
The New York Mets placed designated hitter/first baseman Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a right wrist contusion. The move is retroactive to Wednesday for Polanco, who already had been dealing with inflammation in his left Achilles since the start of the season.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 18
Mets Announce Unfortunate News Before Cubs Game
The New York Mets’ struggles continued Friday night on the road, where they fell 12-4 to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The loss stretched their skid to nine straight games, the franchise’s longest losing streak in 22 years, and deepened what has been a difficult stretch on both sides of the ball.
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.
Jorge Polanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Mets Place Jorge Polanco On 10-Day Injured List
The Mets announced that infielder Jorge Polanco has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 15) due to a right wrist contusion. Catcher Hayden Senger was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Senger is already on New York’s 40-man roster.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 18
Carlos Mendoza Noncommittal About Kodai Senga's Next Start
Kodai Senga struggled again in the New York Mets' 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The right-hander allowed seven runs (six earned) on six hits and three walks over 3.1 innings, striking out only three.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18
Mets president David Stearns defends Carlos Mendoza amid nightmare 7-13 start
The New York Mets have had a disastrous beginning to the 2026 MLB season, heightening the scrutiny on the organizations president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza.
New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / April 18
MLB Insider Hints at Hidden Turmoil Within the New York Mets
The New York Mets made seismic changes to their roster during the offseason after missing out on the playoffs last year. Their front office moved some franchise cornerstones out of the team before making several high-profile additions.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17
Mets, Red Sox run prevention focused in wrong direction
The Mets and Red Sox looked to completely overhaul their rosters during the offseason. Thus far, the results have been disappointing at best.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17
Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season
The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.
Kodai Senga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
What Mets’ Kodai Senga said after disastrous start vs. Cubs
The New York Mets dropped their ninth consecutive game on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It seems as if nothing is going right for the Mets at the moment.
Brett Baty News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
Mets’ Brett Baty has disastrous defensive inning amid 8-game losing streak
The New York Mets are going through it right now. They have now lost 9-straight games for the longest losing streak of the 2026 MLB season. Dating back to the end of the 2025 season, missing the postseason by one game, the Mets have been one of the worst teams record-wise for the last few months of regular-season play.
Carson Benge News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 17
Mets Turn to Carson Benge for Spark in Lineup Revamp Amid 8-Game Skid
The New York Mets are switching things up in their lineup after losing eight games in a row. And one of the biggest changes to the batting order involves the team's top prospect, outfielder Carson Benge.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Mets Announce Francisco Lindor Move After 8 Straight Losses
The New York Mets entered Friday in the midst of an eight-game losing streak, sitting in last place in the National League East. The season has unraveled quickly, with Juan Soto sidelined by a right calf injury, Francisco Lindor struggling at the plate and several offseason additions failing to make an impact.
New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / April 17
'Inexcusable' – MLB Analyst Blasts New York Mets’ Disastrous Start to 2026 Campaign
The New York Mets made wholesale changes to their roster during the offseason following their dramatic meltdown late in the season. They offloaded several superstars from the team before making several high-profile additions.
Bo Bichette News / Empire Sports Media / April 16
NY Mets’ Bo Bichette opens up about eight-game losing streak and offensive struggles
The New York Mets started their season with a 7-4 record. After that, they have dropped eight consecutive games and are now 7-12. Needless to say, they occupy the last place in the NL East division and can’t seem to get out of their hole.
New York Mets News / Just Baseball / April 16
The ‘Run Prevention’ Mets Need to Find Run Production
The New York Mets‘ pronounced offseason strategy was to increase their team’s run prevention, placing an emphasis on both pitching and defense. However, throughout the first few weeks of the 2026 season, New York has sported a feeble offense.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 16
Hitting coach has 'pretty simple' explanation for Mets' offensive woes amid losing streak
The Mets' ongoing losing streak reached eight games with their 8-2 defeat at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
Jared Young News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15
Jared Young To Undergo Meniscus Surgery
The Mets announced that infielder/outfielder Jared Young has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 13th, due to a left meniscus tear.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15
Steve Cohen delivers a strong message after the Mets' seventh straight loss
The New York Mets are in a rut, but owner Steve Cohen is far from losing confidence in his team.
Carson Benge News / Just Baseball / April 15
How Long Is the Mets’ Leash on Carson Benge?
Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to prospects. Just Baseball’s No. 11 prospect, Carson Benge, is reminding us of that early in his career with the New York Mets.
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