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For the first time in a while, first base has become a gaping hole for the New York Mets. Following the stunning offseason departure of Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles, the Mets chose to fill their first-base void differently.

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3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Clinch Marlins Sweep

For once, it was a very good weekend in New York Mets land. The Mets dominantly swept the Marlins at Citi Field. As a result, they have now won four straight while finishing the homestand 4-2.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 1

MMO Players of the Month: Soto, Scott Provide Mets Hope

April showers really do bring May flowers. After a horrendous, forgettable and terrible April that saw the Mets go 7-19 (.269 win percentage), the Mets began to right the ship, finishing May with a 16-12 (.571 win percentage) record.

Jonah Tong News / HITC / June 1

Why the New York Mets are bringing top prospect Jonah Tong along slowly

Jonah Tong struck out more hitters than anyone in the minor leagues. The Mets just called him up and put him in the bullpen, in low-leverage spots, on purpose.

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

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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 / New York Mets on SI / June 1

Four Straight Wins Give Mets New Hope Entering Crucial June

Just a week ago, it looked like the Mets would be waving the white flag on a season filled with high expectations. On Memorial Day, they suffered a soul-crushing loss to the Reds, with Nolan McLean getting knocked around for six earned runs in a game that felt like another nail in the coffin.

Juan Soto News / Mets Merized Online / June 1

Soto Continues to Smash

If the Mets are truly going to get back in the playoff hunt in the National League, Juan Soto will have to lead the way. Luckily for them, their superstar has played at an MVP level, certainly since returning from the injured list in late April.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 1

The Mets ride a four-game winning streak to the Pacific Northwest

The New York Mets (26-33) travel across North America to play the Seattle Mariners (31-29) in a three-game series at T-Mobile Park. The series sees both teams arrive with winning streaks of four and six games, respectively, and it kicks off the Mets’ final West Coast swing of the year.

Nolan McLean News / New York Mets on SI / June 1

Nolan McLean Gives Mets Enough Reason for Hope in Sweep Clinching Win

The Mets' starting pitching has been rocky of late, and Nolan McLean's struggles have been at the heart of it. The young ace was bombarded in both of his prior two outings, ballooning his ERA to 4.40 entering action on Sunday, easily the worst it has been in any capacity as a Major League starter.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 1

Minors Recap: Clifford’s Power Surge Continues

Sunday was a day of offense for one, and almost none for the rest. The organization went 2-2, with a few promising performances and some discouraging ones.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 1

Carlos Mendoza sends warning to MLB after Mets' sweep of Marlins

Carlos Mendoza sent somewhat of a warning to the rest of the league regarding what his club could accomplish this summer.

This NL Central team is a perfect trade partner for Freddy Peralta, Mets

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

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.

Marcus Semien News / New York Mets on SI / June 1

Marcus Semien Finding His Groove Could Be Missing Piece to Mets’ Resurgence

It's hard to believe that this is the same player who hit 45 homers for the Blue Jays just a handful of years ago, but Marcus Semien is off to a dreadful start with the Mets.

Francisco Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 1

Mets’ Francisco Alvarez taking big surprising step 19 days after surgery

The New York Mets moved closer to getting catcher Francisco Alvarez back in the lineup after manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Sunday after a 10-1 win over the Miami Marlins that the 24-year-old is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 31

Juan Soto's clutch hitting sparks joy for struggling Mets

Juan Soto is giving New York Mets fans a reason to have hope this season, as well as some optimism following a poor start.

Bobby Valentine recreates iconic disguise for Mets first pitch

This NL Central team is a perfect trade partner for Freddy Peralta, Mets

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Mets' Francisco Álvarez to Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

In what can only be described as stunning, the New York Mets are one step closer to getting their starting catcher back. Speaking with reporters after

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Mets smack three homers to complete sweep of Marlins

Carson Benge, Marcus Semien and Juan Soto hit home runs for the host New York Mets as they cruised to a 10-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon.

Jorge Polanco News / New York Mets on SI / May 31

Jorge Polanco Nearing Mets Return After Encouraging Rehab Assignment

Mets fans, help is on the way—this time, for real. Jorge Polanco has finally begun to ramp up his return to the team after being sidelined since April 14 with a lingering Achilles injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1

One NL Central team is a perfect trade partner for Freddy Peralta, Mets

The Mets look increasingly like sellers, and could find a perfect trade partner in the NL Central.

Mets' latest change is like rearranging deck chairs on Titanic

Ben Brown's move to starting rotation continuing to pay dividends for Cubs

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

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Inconsistent Mets go for sweep over struggling Marlins

The New York Mets pitched well, fielded well and hit in the clutch Saturday afternoon. Now New York has to find out if that's its recipe for a path back into contention, or just another tease in a frustrating season.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Mets’ Francisco Lindor Reacts to Edwin Díaz Career News

The New York Mets are struggling to build momentum throughout the early portion of the 2026 MLB season. Entering Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins with a 24-33 record, the Mets sit in last place in the National League East.

New York Mets News / Inside The Diamonds / May 30

New York Mets Roster Moves 05/30/2026

The New York Mets have won two straight games. They took the first game of their three-game series with the Marlins last night, winning 9-7. The Mets have a 24-33 record entering today’s game.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Mets Select Cionel Perez, Designate Anderson Severino

The Mets announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Cionel Perez from Triple-A Syracuse. To create room on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, right-hander Tobias Myers was optioned to Triple-A and left-hander Anderson Severino was designated for assignment.

Luke Weaver News / Empire Sports Media / May 30

NY Mets have found a bullpen answer they badly needed

The NY Mets have spent most of the season trying to find something in the bullpen that does not feel temporary. Luke Weaver has given them that for a full month.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30

Bobby Valentine recreates iconic disguise for Mets first pitch

Former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine, 76, revived one of the most memorable moments from his tenure with the team on Friday night. During “Bobby Valentine Disguise Night” at Citi Field, Valentine donned his signature sunglasses and fake mustache to throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Mets’ matchup against the Miami Marlins.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

Mets Move David Peterson To Bullpen, Sean Manaea To Rotation

The Mets are making a switch in their starting five. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters (including Anthony DiComo of MLB.com) that David Peterson will move to the bullpen.

New York Mets News / Trade Talk Sports / May 27

Insider Suggests Francisco Lindor May Become Available for Trade

It’s been nothing short of a disastrous start to the 2026 MLB season for the New York Mets. A 22-33 record through their first 55 games sees them already eight games back of the final NL Wild Card spot, and barring some type of miraculous turnaround, the playoffs may not even be a thought in New York.