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Cubs overcome Brett Baty's big day (2 HR, 5 RBI) to beat Mets

Cade Horton got a win with four innings in relief in his major league debut as the Chicago Cubs made an early lead stand, hanging on for a 6-5 victory over the host New York Mets on Saturday night.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Mets reliever Clay Holmes discusses free agency

One of the more interesting free agents on the market last winter was right-hander Clay Holmes, who entered the offseason having fashioned a very accomplished career as a reliever since being traded from the Pirates to the Yankees.

Mets blast four solo home runs, outmuscle Cubs

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New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 10

New York Mets Prospect Pulled Despite Being One Out Shy of a Perfect Game

Right-handers Jonah Tong and TJ Shook combined to throw the first perfect game in the history of the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Saturday, but it didn’t come without some fan criticism.

Jonah Tong News / New York Mets on SI / May 10

Mets’ top pitching prospect dominates in Double-A perfect game

The No. 6 prospect in the New York Mets' farm system dazzled on Saturday, in a historic start for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Jonah Tong was

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 10

Game Chat: Cubs vs Mets, 7:15 PM

Saturday, May 10, 2025 • 7:15 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Brad Keller (0-0, 3.78) vs. RHP Tylor Megill (3-2, 2.50) FOX The Mets homered early and often Friday night in their first clash against the Cubs.

Jose Siri News / New York Mets on SI / May 10

New York Mets manager provides encouraging update on Jose Siri

The New York Mets have been without Jose Siri for the last few weeks after the key outfielder suffered a fractured left tibia. The serious injury has forced the club to fill in for Siri for what is expected to be a long stint on the injured list.

Brett Baty News / New York Mets on SI / May 10

Former Mets top prospect still 'struggling' to make impact

On May 5, the New York Mets recalled Brett Baty from Triple-A Syracuse after it came out that Jesse Winker would require a stint on the IL. This promotion didn't come as a surprise, as Baty had been with New York up until April 24.

Kodai Senga News / New York Mets on SI / May 10

Mets hurler cites 'getting lucky' as reason for recent success

New York Mets ace Kodai Senga improved his record to 4-2 and lowered his ERA to 1.16 (which is the second-best among qualified starters in all of baseball) after pitching six shutout innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 7.

Francisco Lindor News / New York Mets on SI / May 10

Mets' Francisco Lindor explains new walk-up song decision

New York Mets fans have another ’60s classic to sing along to. During Friday’s series opener against the Chicago Cubs, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor debuted a different walk-up song in his second at-bat — “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 10

Mets’ Lefties Go Yard Against Jameson Taillon

Mark Vientos was out of the Mets’ lineup for the second straight day on Friday. Against a pitcher with a large arsenal in Jameson Taillon, Carlos Mendoza opted to get Brett Baty and Jeff McNeil in there while Vientos and Starling Marte stayed on the bench.

Clay Holmes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Mets’ Clay Holmes reflects on ‘perfect’ transition from Yankees closer to Mets starter

The New York Mets made one of the offseason’s boldest moves by signing former New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes and converting him into a full-time starting

Nolan McLean News / New York Mets on SI / May 10

How Mets' top pitching prospect performed in Triple-A debut

The New York Mets saw one of their top pitching prospects thrive in his Triple-A debut. On Friday, starting pitcher Nolan McLean dominated in his first Triple-A start for the Syracuse Mets.

Tylor Megill News / Field Level Media / May 10

Mets' Tylor Megill looks to shut down potent Cubs offense

The team with the best earned-run average in the National League will face the highest-scoring MLB team again when the New York Mets and visiting Chicago Cubs meet Saturday in the second game of their three-game series.

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

Scott Boras reveals 'key' to Pete Alonso's Mets hitting success

While New York Mets fans were stoked to see slugger Pete Alonso return to the team on a two-year, $54 million deal in February (which includes a player opt-out after the first year), even the most optimistic likely would not have predicted that the Polar Bear would get off to as hot of a start as he has this season.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Francisco Lindor Sends Clear Message After Mets' Win Over Cubs

On a cold, rain-slicked Friday night in Flushing, the crack of Francisco Lindor’s bat cut through the gloom like a lightning bolt over Citi Field. Jameson Taillon’s first inning offering didn’t just land in the seats—it ignited the New York Mets’ offense and set the tone for a 7-2 takedown of the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 9

Mets blast four solo home runs, outmuscle Cubs

The host New York Mets hit four solo home runs and Clay Holmes gave up just one run in six innings en route to a 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Mets get injury updates on 3 key pitchers

The New York Mets have been rolling this season, and pitching is one of their biggest strengths. The ball club is first in the Majors with a 2.89 ERA, and it appears more reinforcements are on the way.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Mets Pitcher Breaks Silence After Devastating Injury News

The New York Mets have one of the best records in baseball at 24-14, but they've still dealt with adversity in the young 2025 season. One of their biggest issues has been injuries.

Pete Alonso News / Fastball on SI / May 9

New York Mets Slugger Pete Alonso Heralded as Potential Triple Crown Winner

Pete Alonso has done more than anchor the New York Mets' lineup throughout their hot start to the season – he could also make history before the year is done.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / May 9

Was Trading PCA the Biggest Mistake of the Steve Cohen Era?

This weekend, a first-place New York Mets team will play host to another first-place team, the Chicago Cubs. These two teams have looked the part of powerhouses to start the season, with both ranking atop our recently updated MLB Power Rankings.

MLB News / LWOSports.com / May 8

Yankees – The Martian and Mets – Juan Soto: Who’s Winning in New York?

The New York Mets poaching Juan Soto was the year’s biggest story. Cross-town kings at 161st and River were heartbroken and angry. How could the New York Yankees replace a generational superstar in Soto?