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MLB Rumors: Insider Sees New York Mets Parting Ways With Three Players Amid Miserable Season

The New York Mets’ front office made seismic changes to their roster during the offseason in their efforts to improve the team. Yet they never would have imagined the team to be in such a dire state over the first quarter of the 2026 campaign.

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Errors cost Mets in 5-1 loss to Diamondbacks

The New York Mets came into their season finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks with the hopes of winning their third straight series, but errors and a struggling lineup led to a 5-1 loss Sunday in Arizona.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 10

Mets Sputter To Series Loss Against Diamondbacks

The New York Mets’ lackluster offense reared its ugly head, compounded by some fielding errors along the way. Overall, this led to the team squandering any momentum they had from the start of the series, resulting in a 5-1 loss to the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / May 10

Should the Mets Move Juan Soto out of Leadoff Spot?

Over the last several weeks, the New York Mets may have needed to try to patch up their lineup in a way they probably didn't expect to do at the start of the season.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Shares Luis Robert Jr., Jorge Polanco Injury Updates Before Diamondbacks Game

The New York Mets have endured a disastrous start to the 2026 MLB season. Despite the Mets’ league-leading payroll, totaling over $330 million in 2026, they enter Sunday 15-24, tied for last place in the National League with the San Francisco Giants.

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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 10

Rival teams eye 3 Mets stars as prime trade targets

To say that the New York Mets have had a tough start to the season wouldn't tell half of the story.

Mets reportedly have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team

Blame for Mets' horrendous start to season should fall on David Stearns

Cubs showing trade interest in Mets pitcher

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 9

Mets Bats Go Silent Again In 2-1 Loss To D-backs

Another loss, and another anemic outing from the New York Mets offense as they dropped the second game of this three-game series to the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 9

Another quiet night for Mets offense dooms them to 2-1 loss

Thus far in May, the Mets have done a much better job putting some wins on the board than they did in April. Despite that, it’s not as though all the problems we saw last month have magically gone away.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 9

Mets outlast D-backs in 10th for fourth win in last 5 games

Mark Vientos and Carson Benge had RBI doubles in a two-run 10th and the New York Mets won their fourth game in the last five with a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Friday.

Freddy Peralta News / Total Apex Sports / May 8

New York Mets Starting Pitcher Freddy Peralta Linked To National League Central Team

Baseball is a funny, cruel, and beautifully chaotic game. Just look at the tale of two cities unfolding right now. On the North Side of Chicago, the Cubs are throwing an absolute rager.

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New York Mets News / Just Baseball / May 8

Top Early Standouts in the New York Mets’ Farm System

While the start to the 2026 baseball season has not been kind to the New York Mets, their highly regarded farm system has given the organization and fanbase something to be excited about.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 8

Blame for Mets' start to season should fall on David Stearns

Blame for Mets' horrendous start to season should fall on David Stearns

The manager and coaching staff are typically the first casualties when a team does not perform to expectations. Such is likely to be the case with the New York Mets.

Mets display power in handing Rockies sixth straight loss

This has been the difference for the Mets amid teased season turnaround

Mets reportedly have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Clay Holmes News / Just Baseball / May 8

Clay Holmes Is Putting the Mets’ Rotation on His Back

The New York Mets have been the talk of baseball for much of this season, but not for the right reasons. The Mets sit at the bottom of the National League East, eight games below .500 entering play on Thursday.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Mets announcers ‘Lady and the Tramp’ a $45 Glizzilla

In the middle of Wednesday night’s broadcast from Coors Field, New York Mets play-by-play man Gary Cohen watched in amused horror as analysts Keith Hernandez and Steve Gelbs turned a $45 monstrosity into must-see television.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8

D-backs eager to ignite offense in opener vs. Mets

These days, the Arizona Diamondbacks' offense is mirroring the desert climate of the team's home: dry. The Diamondbacks have lost six of their past seven games.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 8

David Stearns Reveals Pete Alonso’s Bold Hall Of Fame Message During Mets Negotiations

Pete Alonso had long, drawn-out negotiations with the New York Mets when he became a free agent after the 2024 season. President of baseball operations David Stearns was not really keen on bringing him back to the team after his worst statistical year.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 7

Mets' AJ Ewing Continues Scorching-Hot Start at Triple-A With Signature Moment

One of the New York Mets' top prospects has been on a tear at the plate to start the 2026 season. And now, he's even showing off his ability to produce in the clutch with a game-winning hit.

Sean Manaea News / New York Mets on SI / May 7

Is It Time for the Mets to Move On From Sean Manaea?

Sean Manaea’s time with the New York Mets could be coming to an end. Amid the Mets’ small turnaround in May, one major issue continues to plague the team: bullpen imbalance.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 7

This has been the difference for the Mets amid teased season turnaround

Somewhat out of nowhere, the New York Mets clinched their fourth win across five games when they notched a 10-5 victory in chilly conditions at the Colorado Rockies.

Why Mets' Carlos Mendoza reportedly has less job security than David Stearns

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Kodai Senga News / Total Pro Sports / May 7

Kodai Senga’s Latest Injury Update Will Put Mets Fans At Ease

Kodai Senga enjoyed an excellent first season in the MLB with the New York Mets in 2023. The Japanese starting pitcher has missed the vast majority of the past two seasons due to a spate of injuries.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Mets Juan Soto reveals initial reaction to Carlos Mendoza’s leadoff request

When New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza approached superstar outfielder Juan Soto about a new role at the top of the lineup, the answer was immediate — and emphatic.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7

Mets display power in handing Rockies sixth straight loss

Marcus Semien had four hits, including a home run, Juan Soto led off the game with a homer, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 in Denver on Wednesday night.

Kodai Senga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Mets’ Kodai Senga gets important injury update on Wednesday

With the New York Mets hurtling down to the NL East basement, it feels as if the team is inching closer to major changes. This winter’s roster overhaul, highlighted by the departures of star first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz, was supposed to lead to a postseason return in Queens.

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.

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.