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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6
Historic outing from Andy Pages carries Dodgers to rout over Astros
The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to consistently string wins together lately, but that was certainly not the case in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Houston Astros.
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 6
Game Chat: Mets vs Rockies, 9:20 PM 
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • 9:20 PM Coors Field • Denver, CO RHP Freddy Peralta (1-3, 3.52) vs. RHP Michael Lorenzen (2-3, 6.09) SNY Yesterday’s Rockies and Mets game was postponed due to snow in the Denver area.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6
Mets, Cionel Pérez Agree To Minor League Deal
The Mets and left-handed reliever Cionel Pérez are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The Octagon client will presumably head to Triple-A Syracuse once the deal is official.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
A.J. Ewing News / Mets Merized Online / May 6
A.J. Ewing is One of Baseball America’s Fastest Risers
Baseball America has named A.J. Ewing as one of their largest risers in their most recent Top 100 Prospects list, moving from #68 to #37. Before the season Ewing was ranked #83.
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 / Yardbarker / May 6
Why Mets' Carlos Mendoza reportedly has less job security than David Stearns
New York Mets fans aren't hiding that they're blaming team president of baseball operations David Stearns for the fact that the club began Wednesday with a record of 13-22. Nevertheless, it seems to be a given that manager Carlos Mendoza and not Stearns will be shown the door if a big move is made during the 2026 season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6
Mets, Phillies, Astros linked to Alex Cora
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the Boston Red Sox chose to part ways with manager Alex Cora early in the season. It sounds like Cora won't have much difficulty landing a new job.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 6
Checking in on Spring Training Trend Lines – Pitchers (April)
A lot of Spring Training is noise, but at the end of March we looked at one data point for each hitter in spring to see if they would translate to the regular season.
Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / May 6
Mets Legend Backs Bo Bichette Amid Slow Start
Bo Bichette's beginning to his New York Mets tenure has been underwhelming. Through 35 games, the former Toronto Blue Jay is slashing .236/.273/.313 with two home runs and 15 RBI.
Carson Benge News / Amazin' Avenue / May 6
Carson Benge has shown signs of improvement at the plate
Arbitrary endpoints in baseball are fun. If you want to make the case for something, it’s usually not hard to do it if you get to pick the start and end dates, which is exactly what’s about to happen here.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6
How Pete Alonso helped convince Brandon Nimmo to accept trade from Mets to Rangers
The Mets dismantled the core of the club's roster just one year after the Amazins played in the National League Championship Series.
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.
Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / May 6
After postponement, Mets turn to Freddy Peralta vs. Rockies
Snow forced the postponement of the Colorado Rockies' game against the New York Mets on Tuesday in Denver, and it also played a role in Wednesday's game being moved back six hours as well.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 6
Elian Peña Hits Second Home Run
The St. Lucie Mets had the best performance of the day led by Elian Peña’s home run. Ryan Clifford and Nick Morabito also had strong offensive showings while the St.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6
Rangers' Brandon Nimmo again discusses if alleged clubhouse problems led to trade from Mets
Nimmo was viewed by many as a potential future Mets captain after he signed an eight-year, $162M contract in December 2022.
Mark Vientos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
Mets’ Mark Vientos gets brutally honest on recent hot surge
The New York Mets have had a brutal start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 13-22 ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. The Mets have already dug themselves quite a hole in the NL East, and although injuries have played a big role, the fanbase’s patience with the team is quickly growing thin.
Brandon Nimmo News / New York Mets on SI / May 5
Brandon Nimmo Sets the Record Straight on Mets Trade
When the New York Mets traded Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien over the winter, it marked the beginning of a massive roster shakeup.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 5
Mets-Rockies game postponed with snow in forecast
Tuesday's scheduled game between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies in Denver has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast. The game is scheduled to be made up Thursday at 3:10 p.m.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza explains rare Juan Soto lineup move
For the first time since May 30, 2021, Juan Soto is batting leadoff. The New York Mets face the Colorado Rockies on Monday at Coors Field in Denver, Colo., and manager Carlos Mendoza put Soto at the top of the order for the first time in nearly five years.
New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / May 4
New York Mets Roster Depth Stretched To The Limit As Another Infielder Heads For 10-Day IL
The New York Mets endured a horrendous April, putting them in dire straits early in the 2026 campaign. While the Mets are performing well below their potential, they are also hampered by injuries.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3
Mets Select Vidal Brujan, Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment
The Mets are filling their void at shortstop with Vidal Brujan, who had his contract selected ahead of Sunday’s game against the Angels. The club announced first baseman Eric Wagaman has been designated for assignment to clear a 40-man spot for Brujan.
New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 3
Mets' Bo Bichette could move to SS with injury to Ronny Mauricio
New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio broke his left thumb Saturday, meaning starting third baseman Bo Bichette temporarily could take over at his former position.
David Stearns News / A to Z Sports / May 3
Former Tennessee Vols star is the answer to the New York Mets’ biggest problem, and he could erase David Stearns’ biggest mistake
A former Tennessee Vols baseball standout could be the answer to the New York Mets’ biggest problem. The Mets are off to a disastrous start this season despite their massive payroll.
Jonah Tong News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 3
Jonah Tong's Latest Triple-A Gem Could Set Stage for Return to Mets
The New York Mets haven't lived up to their fan base's lofty expectations so far in 2026. But one of the team's top prospects might be an option to try to help turn things around, at least based on his most recent start in the minors.
New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / May 2
The New York Mets’ 10–21 Start in Context: How Bad Is It, Really?
The New York Mets have stumbled out of the gate at 10–21, a start that feels bleak even by the franchise’s roller‑coaster standards. Fans have seen slow Aprils before, but this one has a particular sting: the offense has sputtered, the rotation has been inconsistent, and the division isn’t waiting around for them to figure it out.
Luis Torrens News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2
Mets Sign Luis Torrens To Two-Year Contract Extension
The Mets and catcher Luis Torrens have agreed to a two-year, $11.5MM contract extension, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon. The deal breaks down as $5.75MM in each of the 2027 and 2028 seasons, as per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, plus another $2MM is available in bonuses. Torrens is represented by Octagon.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Mets publicly address Carlos Mendoza’s job status
The New York Mets have been one of the biggest stories in baseball for all the wrong reasons, but at least for now, it will not cost manager Carlos Mendoza his job.
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