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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / June 7
Carson Benge (5-for-5) powers Mets past Padres
Rookie Carson Benge went 5-for-5 and supplied one of his team's three home runs Sunday as the visiting New York Mets won the rubber game of their weekend series with the San Diego Padres 7-3.
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 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 / Mets Merized Online / June 7
Game Chat: Mets vs Padres, 4:10 P.M. 
Sunday, June 7, 2026 • 4:10 PM Petco Park • San Diego, CA RHP Huascar Brazobán (3-1, 2.25) vs. RHP Randy Vásquez (5-3, 3.31) SNY If the New York Mets win Sunday, they will have a .500 road trip where they played a surging Seattle Mariners team and sinking San Diego Padres team.
Mark Vientos News / Empire Sports Media / June 7
The Mets have a Mark Vientos problem they cannot ignore
The NY Mets keep trying to talk themselves into a Mark Vientos answer, but last night’s at-bat against Mason Miller made the opposite case. When the game tightened up in San Diego, Vientos did not look like a hitter about to steady the lineup.
Ryan Clifford News / Mets Merized Online / June 7
The Intriguing Proposition That Is Ryan Clifford
It might seem like a hallucination at this point, but Justin Verlander was a New York Met for a brief moment in time. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer inked a two-year mega deal with the Mets ahead of the 2023 season, and while he pitched relatively well (3.15 ERA over 94 and 1/3 innings), the season went south for the Mets.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7
Mets Pause Jorge Polanco’s Rehab Due To Ankle Soreness
Jorge Polanco has been on the injured list since mid-April due to a right wrist contusion. He began a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton on May 27th and recently moved up to Triple-A Syracuse.
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.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 7
The Mets rotation is not the issue. The offense is.
The NY Mets keep trying to make the wrong part of the team sound louder than it is. The bulk pitchers have a 2.61 ERA over the last nine games, and that should be enough to stop pretending the mound is the thing dragging this club down.
Nolan McLean News / Mets Merized Online / June 7
Nolan McLean Fights Through Six Strong Innings
In what seems to be the norm for the 2026 New York Mets, they grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory Saturday night against the Padres. The Mets lost 3-2 thanks to a two run home run by Freddy Fermin off Austin Warren in the bottom of the seventh inning.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 7
Mets' Freddy Peralta reportedly seeking massive long-term deal in free agency
Peralta reportedly has an ambitious target for his next contract.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 7
Carlos Mendoza Declares Open Competition at First Base amid Mark Vientos' Offensive Woes
First base has been a revolving door for the New York Mets this season. While the initial plan was for Jorge Polanco to succeed Pete Alonso there, Polanco's Achilles' bursitis has sidelined him since April, and has thrown the position into chaos.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 7
Mets Make Pitching Decision After Loss to Padres
The New York Mets have responded to their 5-2 loss to the San Diego Padres by adjusting their pitching plan for the series finale and naming Huascar Brazobán as the starter in a bullpen-style approach designed to reset the staff and push for a split in the series.
Jorge Polanco News / Athlon Sports / June 6
Mets Shut Down Jorge Polanco's Rehab Assignment
Just when it appeared that New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco was making strides in his recovery, the team abruptly shut down his rehab assignment on Saturday.
Francisco Alvarez News / New York Mets on SI / June 6
Francisco Alvarez Is Stumbling Right as Mets Tease His Return
The Mets' recent stretch of winning baseball is even more exciting with the injury reinforcements they have waiting in the wings. Francisco Lindor could be back around the middle of this month, meanwhile there's players like Luis Robert Jr., Kodai Senga and Jorge Polanco still yet to rejoin the club.
Juan Soto News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Juan Soto got ripped for his effort in Friday’s game
New York Mets star Juan Soto had his effort questioned after one play in Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Soto was caught not hustling during the third inning of Friday’s game at Petco Park in San Diego, Ca.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reveals goal for Francisco Alvarez in Syracuse
The New York Mets may be nearing an important roster boost, and Carlos Mendoza provided a clear update on Francisco Alvarez. The Mets catcher is continuing his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse as he works back from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Anderson Severino News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6
Mets Release Anderson Severino
The Mets have released left-hander Anderson Severino, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon. Severino was designated for assignment last week, and Sammon indicates that the release was granted so Severino could sign with a Japanese team.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6
Jon Heyman analyzes why Mets would ‘do well’ to sell at trade deadline
The New York Mets have struggled through a disappointing 2026 season so far. New York is last in the National League East, with a 28-35 record. New York Post reporter Jon Heyman is making the case that the club should sell off assets before this season’s trade deadline.
Jared Young News / Field Level Media / June 6
Mets look to continue turning corner at Padres' expense
Things have picked up lately for the New York Mets, with the recent play of first baseman Jared Young nudging them in the right direction. Young enjoyed his second straight two-hit game Friday night in his team's 5-0 blanking of the San Diego Padres, giving them a chance for their first road series win in a month on Saturday night in Petco Park.
New York Mets News / Field Level Media / June 6
Christian Scott, Mets stifle scuffling Padres
Jared Young and Luis Torrens homered while Christian Scott sailed through 5 2/3 strong innings as the visiting New York Mets blanked the San Diego Padres 5-0 Friday night.
Juan Soto News / The Spun / June 5
Mets Star Juan Soto Takes Strong Stance On MLB Having Salary Cap
With the MLB's collective bargaining agreement set to expire on December 1, there's a chance the league could be heading for a lockout. The Major League Baseball Players Association's first proposal for a new CBA included a “competitive-integrity tax” for teams that don’t spend $150 million.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza drops honest admission on Juan Soto’s leadership approach
If the New York Mets are going to find their way back into the playoff hunt, they’ll be relying on outfielder Juan Soto. And that’s on and off the field.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / June 5
When Francisco Lindor is Expected to Return to the Mets
The New York Mets should be getting one of their injured stars back in the coming weeks. Shortstop Francisco Lindor (left calf strain) is expected to return from the injured list in the third week of June, per MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 5
Mets reportedly willing to make stunning Kodai Senga decision amid struggles
It sounds like the Mets may be running out of patience with Kodai Senga, who was viewed as the club's potential future ace not all that long ago.
Juan Soto News / HITC / June 5
Juan Soto came out against a salary cap, and no player on earth has more reason to
The owners want a salary cap. Juan Soto, who signed the contract that a cap would have made illegal, just told them what he thinks of the idea. Soto said he doesn’t think a cap is right, pointing to the sport’s rising revenue as the reason it isn’t needed.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 3
Why Mets should part ways with infielder Mark Vientos
New York Mets first baseman Mark Vientos has been one of the worst players in the majors this season. However, he does not see it that way. Vientos was asked on Tuesday how he feels he is adapting defensively to first.
Freddy Peralta News / Just Baseball / June 3
Freddy Peralta Could Be Right Back on the Trade Block Soon
Freddy Peralta‘s name was frequently mentioned in trade rumors during his time with the Milwaukee Brewers. After years of speculation, the right-hander was dealt to the New York Mets back in January.
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