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The Mets are not at the point where David Stearns needs to start selling pieces tomorrow. That would be too dramatic, even for a season that has already had more than enough of it.

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Illness sidelines Mets' Soto for 2nd game in row

Mets star Juan Soto was out of the starting lineup for the second straight day Monday because he was sick.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 25

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Sunk In Miami

We’ve hit Memorial Day, and the New York Mets are struggling to stay afloat. Finishing off the road trip in Miami, the Mets were swept by the Marlins. As a result, they went 2-5 on the road against two rebuilding teams.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 25

The Mets Need to Work on Fixing the Right Side of Their Infield

The Mets' offense is in a rut again, scoring just three runs in three games entering Sunday's series finale with the Marlins. Injuries have taken a toll on the lineup, which was missing five of its nine Opening Day starters on Sunday, and there is no question the Mets need more out of guys like Bo Bichette to get out of their funk.

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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.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / May 25

Mets limp home for three with the Reds

The New York Mets (22-31) welcome the Cincinnati Reds (27-25) to Citi Field for a three game series. It is hard to muster anything close to excitement for this team after an incredibly flat series against an uninspiring Marlins team.

Bo Bichette News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Bo Bichette’s Rough Season Could Force New York Mets Into Tough Decision

Bo Bichette was among the most high-profile infielders available in the free agent market this winter. The New York Mets signed the 28-year-old to an eye-watering three-year, $126 million contract in January.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 25

An early look at the Mets’ trade chips

When the Mets’ 2026 season began, some fans were more confident than others in the potential of the roster that David Stearns built for the season. Among our contributors, though, nobody was predicting that the team would be this bad.

Christian Scott News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Mets pitcher Christian Scott gets 100% real on brutal run support vs. Marlins

It has been a horrible stretch of baseball for the New York Mets. On Sunday, the Miami Marlins completed the sweep of the Mets, winning on a walk-off grand slam to take the 4-0 win.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Once-again-reeling Mets on brink as Reds come to town

The last time the New York Mets were at Citi Field, they were riding a much-needed wave of momentum. When the Mets return home this week, they'll once again be tasked with trying to save a season in danger of spiraling out of control.

Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza calls out alarming issue after Marlins sweep

The New York Mets have been struggling. They are in last place in the NL East and have lost five of their last six games. Over the weekend, they were swept by the Miami Marlins, with the game on Sunday being lost on a walk-off grand slam.

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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.

Christian Scott News / New York Mets on SI / May 24

Christian Scott Impresses Again for Mets, Solidifies Rotation Spot

New York Mets right-handed starter Christian Scott turned in his best outing of the season on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, completing 5.2 scoreless innings of work with just four hits, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Bo Bichette and 3 players Mets must consider trading amid abysmal season

The New York Mets’ 2026 season has not gone according to plan. New York entered the ’26 campaign with serious aspirations of competing. Yet, the ball club is currently in last place in the National League East standings.

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Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / May 24

Mets' Juan Soto (illness) scratched from lineup vs. Marlins

Slugger Juan Soto was scratched from the New York Mets' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the host Miami Marlins due to an illness. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Soto came to the ballpark on Sunday with a fever to go along with body aches.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24

Facing Marlins, last-place Mets try to salvage series

The reeling New York Mets will look to avoid being swept on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Miami Marlins in the finale of a three-game series between the National League East foes.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Yankees Sign Peter Strzelecki To Minors Contract

The Yankees have signed right-hander Peter Strzelecki to a minor league deal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Strzelecki will begin his tenure with his new team at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Jonah Tong News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Mets Latest Roster Move Keeps Jonah Tong in Big League Plans

The New York Mets are keeping Jonah Tong around after he impressed in his season debut last night. Before Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins, the Mets made a crucial roster move.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Mets To Promote 27.00 ERA Pitcher As Sloppy Season Continues

The New York Mets are yet to find a way out of their disastrous start to the 2026 campaign. Their playoff chances look increasingly slim with the team still sitting in last place in the National League East.

Jonah Tong News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 23

How Mets Top Pitching Prospect Jonah Tong Fared in First MLB Outing of 2026

The New York Mets' top pitching prospect, right-hander Jonah Tong, made his highly anticipated return to the majors on Friday. And in his first appearance on a big league mound in 2026, the hard-throwing righty showcased exactly why so many fans are excited about his potential.

Devin Williams News / HITC / May 22

Why Devin Williams’ Airbender is suddenly looking like itself again for the Mets

Devin Williams snapped off the Airbender again in a big spot, and the pitch is the clearest visual sign yet that one of baseball’s most unusual relievers may be finding his old shape with the New York Mets.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / May 22

A Lot Is Riding on the Shoulders of the Mets’ Youth Movement

The New York Mets have started to make noise again in the baseball world. And for once, it is positive. The Mets have won 10 of their last 16 games and have started to crawl out of the early-season hole they dug themselves in.

Marcus Semien News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Marcus Semien had the worst ABS challenge of the season

Marcus Semien was out there this week doubling down on a 16. The New York Mets infielder Semien went viral during Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals for an extremely ill-advised challenge.

Bo Bichette News / Just Baseball / May 21

Bo Bichette Is the X-Factor That Can Unlock the Mets’ Offense

The New York Mets signed Bo Bichette to a lucrative three-year, $126 million deal this past offseason to serve as a run-producing bat in the top of their lineup.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Peter Strzelecki Elects Free Agency

The Brewers announced this evening that reliever Peter Strzelecki cleared outright waivers and elected free agency, relays Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Clay Holmes News / Just Baseball / May 20

Who Will Replace Clay Holmes in the Mets’ Rotation?

Clay Holmes was off to a roaring start for the New York Mets in 2026 before he suffered an unexpected right fibula fracture on Friday Night. Holmes was the recipient of a 111.1 MPH line drive off the bat of Spencer Jones that drilled his right leg, fracturing the fibula.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 19

Mets prospect Nick Morabito to wear unexpected uniform number

The New York Mets have not issued number 8 since 2001 in honor of Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter. That is about to change.

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

Is Bo Bichette finally starting to have fun with surging Mets?

After wild game, Mets and Nationals focus on pitching in rematch

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 19

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

In the midst of a season not going according to plan, the New York Mets have leaned heavily on their rookies to help them overcome adversity. From right-hander Nolan McLean (2.92 ERA) leading the starting rotation to rookie outfielders A.J.

Legendary Mets announcer missed end of Yankees game for bucket list moment

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

Is Bo Bichette finally starting to have fun with surging Mets?

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 19

Is Bo Bichette finally starting to have fun with surging Mets?

Bichette recently acknowledged that the first couple of months of his Mets tenure were tougher than he expected amid the club's woeful start to the 2026 season.

Bo Bichette candidly addresses slow start to tenure with Mets

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

Legendary Mets announcer missed end of Yankees game for bucket list moment

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