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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.

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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.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 22

Mets’ Offense Shut Down By Marlins In Loss

The New York Mets fell to the Marlins 2-1 in one of the worst showing from their offense this season. Outside of a 449-foot home run from Juan Soto that came off the bat at 107.7 mph, the Mets’ offense was absent from this game.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 22

Mets’ offense muted in Miami

The Mets’ offense once again could not get anything going in their 2-1 loss to the Marlins. With this loss they now drop below Miami in the standings to become cellar dwellars once again in National League East.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 22

Mets call up No. 2 prospect Jonah Tong, DFA Craig Kimbrel

The New York Mets recalled right-hander Jonah Tong, ranked as the organization's No. 2 prospect by MLB Pipeline, and designated veteran closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment in a corresponding move on Friday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Royals Sign Luke Jackson, Génesis Cabrera To Minor League Deals

The Royals announced that right-hander Luke Jackson and left-hander Génesis Cabrera have been signed to minor league deals. Jackson opted out of a deal with the Mets last week.

Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / May 22

Bo Bichette's Heater Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time for the Mets

The Mets' lineup has been ravaged with injuries, but it certainly hasn't helped that one of the club's most accomplished hitters wasn't living up to his contract.

Juan Soto News / HITC / May 22

Juan Soto reached a milestone faster than MLB legends

Juan Soto’s 100th career stolen base was not just another round number. It completed a rare statistical combination that few players in MLB history have ever reached.

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.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Mets Designate Craig Kimbrel For Assignment, Recall Jonah Tong

The Mets announced that they have recalled right-hander Jonah Tong from Triple-A Syracuse. In a corresponding move, fellow right-hander Craig Kimbrel has been designated for assignment.

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 / Mets Merized Online / May 22

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Battle To Earn Series Split

The New York Mets showed plenty of good and bad after splitting a series with the Nationals. After exploding offensively in the opener, the Mets dropped back-to-back clunkers in Washington.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 22

The Mets Need to Make a Change With Their Catching Duo Soon

The Mets are set to be without starting catcher Francisco Alvarez for the next two months, forcing them to turn to backups Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger.

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.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 22

This Week in Mets Quotes: Mets are the talk of town after Subway Series win

Your 2026 New York Knicks: I mean Mets… “Every team is going to deal with adversity. We have got to keep going.” -Carlos Mendoza [New York Post] …this week the Mets won the Subway Series but lost Clay Holmes to injury… “It’s really sad what happened to [Clay Holmes].

MJ Melendez News / New York Mets on SI / May 22

Mets' Solution to Their MJ Melendez Concerns Isn't Far Away

The irony—just a few weeks ago, the Mets fanbase was calling for MJ Melendez to start every day. The Mets haven’t been shy this year when it comes to failing to find a consistent rhythm.

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.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 21

Mets' Bo Bichette delivers in narrow win over Nationalns

Bo Bichette's two-run single provided the offense, David Peterson pitched five solid innings and the New York Mets held on to beat the Nationals 2-1 on Thursday in Washington to earn a split of the four-game series.

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.

Zach Thornton News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Who Is Zach Thornton? Another Top Pitching Prospect Ready To Make His Mets Debut

The New York Mets are going through a torrid spell in the opening phase of the 2026 campaign. Their playoff hopes look slim despite having the highest payroll in the MLB.

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

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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?

How Pete Alonso 'crushed' Mets legend with offseason decision

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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Clay Holmes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

Mets get bittersweet update on Clay Holmes

The New York Mets are holding onto a sliver of hope that Clay Holmes can come back this season after breaking his leg. Holmes fractured his tibia in the 4th inning of Friday’s matchup against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.