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Carson Benge News / New York Mets on SI / April 8

Scout Weighs in on Carson Benge Amid Slow Start With Mets

Since making his MLB debut on Opening Day, it has been a struggle at the plate for New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge. Benge homered in his first big-league game, but is just 2 for his last 30 and 3-for-33 (.091) on the season overall in 10 games.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 8

Mets Reveal Starting Rotation Plan Moving Forward

Eleven games into the regular season, the New York Mets are off to a promising start at 7-4 and are riding a four-game winning streak. A big reason for that is the production from their starting rotation.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 8

Surgeon explains why Mets are being smart with Juan Soto after calf strain

The Mets are being cautious with Soto.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 8

MLB Legend Keith Hernandez Rips Giants' Defense After Mets Series

The New York Mets have started the MLB season strongly, currently leading the National League East with a 7-4 record and having the fifth-best winning percentage in baseball.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 8

Weaver, Williams a Winning Combo

Devin Williams has thrown five scoreless innings, struck out seven and picked up two saves. Luke Weaver has also tossed five scoreless, fanned three and earned the win on Tuesday after stranding the ghost runner in the 10th inning and setting the stage for Ronny Mauricio‘s walk-off hit.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / April 8

With Diamondbacks in town, Mets winning without Juan Soto

It's been three games without Juan Soto for the New York Mets -- and three wins fueled by unlikely players. The Mets will look to lock up another series win Wednesday afternoon when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the middle game of a three-game set.

Ronny Mauricio News / Mets Merized Online / April 8

Down in the Count, Mauricio Comes Up Big

Ronny Mauricio went 1-for-27 last season hitting in an 0-2 count. This year he is 1-for-1. In his first at-bat of the season, Mauricio lined Paul Sewald‘s

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 8

‘They are used to pitching in high-leverage situations’: 2 former Yankees are thriving in the NY Mets’ bullpen

On Tuesday, the New York Mets allowed three runs to score, all charged to starter Freddy Peralta in the fifth inning. The offense, on the other hand, scored one each in the first, second, eighth, and tenth frames to walk off the Arizona Diamondbacks and take an important game at Citi Field.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 8

Why Mets made this difficult Juan Soto decision

The Mets placed star outfielder Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 4 due to a right calf strain.

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MLB News / Sport Relay / April 7

Mets Walk It off Against Diamondbacks

In another extra-innings thriller, the New York Mets managed to walk it off against the Arizona Diamondbacks to seal a 4-3 triumph. With the wind blowing into Citi Field on Tuesday, Ronny Mauricio hit a single over right field in his first at-bat of the season to score the winning run.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza drops truth bomb after defeating Diamondbacks

The New York Mets defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in extra innings by a final score of 4-3 on Tuesday. A big part of the reason the Mets won was the bullpen, as they held the D’Backs scoreless after starting pitcher Freddy Peralta allowed three runs across 4.2 innings on the mound.

Juan Soto News / Total Pro Sports / April 7

New York Yankees Fans Get Called Out For Vulgar, Classless Act

The New York Yankees have one of the most demanding fan bases in MLB. Even though they haven’t won a World Series since 2009, the fans continue to push the squad to win it all every year, and they take it personally when a star leaves them.

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Ronny Mauricio News / New York Mets on SI / April 7

Ronny Mauricio's First Career Walk-Off Hit Lifts Mets to Fourth Straight Win

That is one way to introduce yourself back to the major leagues. The New York Mets picked up their fourth straight win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday on the heels of Ronny Mauricio.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 7

Mets rally late, nip D-backs in 10 for 4th straight win

Ronny Mauricio delivered the game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning Tuesday for the host New York Mets, who beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 in the opener of a three-game series.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / April 7

Why the New York Mets Rotation Could Be MLB’s Most Dominant

The New York Mets offense, which should be one of the best in baseball has been an interesting spectacle this season so far. In the first ten games, the Mets have averaged 4.9 runs per game, which is good, but doesn’t tell the whole story.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / April 7

Game Chat: Diamondbacks vs Mets, 4:10 PM

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • 4:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.60) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (1-0, 4.35 ERA) SNY It’s winter in New York (apparently).

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Mets' Francisco Lindor Sends Message to Jose Ramirez After Career News

The New York Mets have one of the best shortstops in MLB in Francisco Lindor. The 32-year-old switch hitter has continued to thrive in Queens, although he is off to a sluggish start in 2026.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / April 6

Former Mets Superstar May Be Reappearing Again After Huge Series

So far in 2026, the New York Mets offense has been up and down. The Mets in their first game knocked Paul Skenes out of his first start in the 1st inning, and New York would go on to score 11 to win their first game.

Carlos Beltran News / Empire Sports Media / April 6

NY Mets will retire Carlos Beltran’s number 15 in September ceremony

For former New York Mets star Carlos Beltran, 2026 has brought nothing but good things. On January 20th, he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame after seeing his name on 84.2 percent of the ballots, becoming the sixth Puerto Rican to be enshrined.