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'I Didn’t Help Him' – Francisco Lindor Owns Up To His Role In Disastrous Outing For Mets Starting Pitcher

Francisco Lindor is off to a terrible start to the 2026 campaign. The New York Mets shortstop recovered in time from a left hamate bone injury to be ready for Opening Day.

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'That's not him': Lindor's gaffes leave Mets at loss

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had his third miscue in two days Saturday in an 11-6 loss to the A's, and manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the uncharacteristic lapses were "hard to explain."

Juan Soto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Mets’ Juan Soto takes step forward in calf injury recovery

With the Mets’ biggest star in Juan Soto dealing with a calf injury, there is no denying that the offense has stumbled with him off the field, though it appears he’s making a recovery that’s trending positively.

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How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Carlos Mendoza Shares Clay Holmes Injury Update Before Mets Game

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that pitcher Clay Holmes is feeling much better after dealing with an injury scare during the Mets' loss to the Athletics on Friday.

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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 / Empire Sports Media / April 11

NY Mets call up Craig Kimbrel as manager Carlos Mendoza says he won’t hesitate to use him in high-leverage spots

The New York Mets have lost three consecutive games, and the bullpen hasn’t been at its best during that short stretch. Luis Garcia’s fastball is missing

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Mets Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment

The Mets announced that Craig Kimbrel‘s minor league contract has been selected to the active roster, as reported earlier today. To create space on the 26-man roster, the Mets have designated left-hander Richard Lovelady.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 11

Mets to Call-Up Future Hall of Fame Reliever

At 7-7, the New York Mets have been spinning their tires to start the season. After suffering their third consecutive loss on Friday, the Mets are turning to a future Hall of Famer to try to right the ship.

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.

Craig Kimbrel News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

Craig Kimbrel Called Up by Mets: How the 37-Year-Old Closer Can Fix New York’s Bullpen Problems

The New York Mets are just two weeks into the 2026 season, sitting at 7–7, but one issue has already become clear: the bullpen needs help. In response, New York made a notable move — calling up veteran closer Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A.

Clay Holmes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Mets pitcher Clay Holmes’ cryptic injury update after leaving start comes with optimism

The New York Mets face early concern in their rotation after Clay Holmes exited Friday’s start, putting his status at the center of the team’s latest injury update.

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Mets Callup 9-Time All-Star To Bring Stability To The Bullpen

The New York Mets bullpen has blown leads in back-to-back games, one to the Arizona Diamondbacks (7-1) and the other to the Athletics (4-0). Right-hander

Craig Kimbrel News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Mets To Select Craig Kimbrel’s Contract

Craig Kimbrel is returning to the big leagues, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that the Mets will be selecting the veteran reliever’s contract. The Mets have two open spots on their 40-man roster, but will need to make a corresponding transaction to create space for Kimbrel on the 26-man active roster.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Mets All-Star calls Juan Soto 'Irreplaceable' To The Offense

Since New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (right calf strain) went on the 10-day injured list (April 4), the Mets are 3-3. To add to their misery, the Mets

Tommy Pham News / New York Mets on SI / April 11

Mets' Veteran Outfielder Scheduled to Advance to Triple-A Syracuse

The New York Mets are ramping up a familiar face. Veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, who signed a minor league contract with New York on Opening Day, is expected to advance to Triple-A Syracuse in the coming days, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo.

Luis Robert News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

Veteran Outfield Addition Off to a Red Hot Start for the Mets

Luis Robert Jr. has gotten off to a fast start for the New York Mets. He was acquired from the Chicago White Sox in an offseason trade that sent Luisangel Acuña to the South Side.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 10

Battered Mets facing another injury to pitching staff

The New York Mets rotation may have taken another hit on Friday.

J.D. Martinez makes bold claim about how 2026 Mets compare to 2024 NLCS team

Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

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

Jeff McNeil Sets Record Straight on Conflict With Francisco Lindor

An old friend is back in Flushing tonight. Jeff McNeil returns to Citi Field tonight for the first time since the New York Mets traded him to the Athletics in the offseason.

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

David Stearns Provides Encouraging Update on Juan Soto

When the New York Mets placed Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list, they were under the expectation that their superstar would be out for two to three weeks.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Jeff McNeil Gets Candid on Mets Trade Before Citi Field Return

Jeff McNeil did not expect this. The conversations he had with the New York Mets over the offseason gave him zero indication that a trade was on the horizon — or perhaps even in the works.

Nolan McLean News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

Nolan McLean was looking more like Nolan Ryan out there on Thursday night. The New York Mets righty McLean drew the start on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

Jorge Polanco News / Empire Sports Media / April 9

NY Mets infielder could be placed on the injured list if Achilles injury doesn’t improve

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco, who signed a $40 million contract to play mostly first base with the team, has been nursing an Achilles injury, which has been deemed tendinitis, since late March.

Luis Robert News / Ball Exclusives / April 9

Watch: Luis Robert Jr. scorches his second homer of the season

New York Mets centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. crushed his second home run of the year to get the Mets going in the first inning. Robert Jr. is having quite the start to the season.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 9

J.D. Martinez makes bold claim about how 2026 Mets compare to 2024 NLCS team

Veteran slugger J.D. Martinez served as a designated hitter for the 2024 New York Mets team that surprisingly completed a trip to the National League Championship Series. More recently, Martinez returned to the Mets to serve as a special advisor to baseball operations.

Surgeon explains why Mets are being smart with Juan Soto after calf strain

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Steve Cohen News / Total Pro Sports / April 9

'He Wanted To Sell More Hot Dogs' – Radio Host Sends Strong Message to Steve Cohen After Free Mets Tickets

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has a strong rapport with the fanbase, especially for his willingness to invest heavily in the free agent market. The Mets gave away free tickets to fans for Tuesday’s game after postponing the start time due to inclement weather.

Jonah Tong News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 8

Mets Pitching Prospect Jonah Tong Bounces Back in Third Triple-A Start of 2026

New York Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong responded to the adversity he faced in his second start of the season by turning in a strong performance in his third Triple-A game of 2026.

David Peterson News / Total Apex Sports / April 8

Mets Facing Early Questions as David Peterson Struggles

The Mets didn’t expect to be talking about rotation concerns this early, but David Peterson has forced the conversation. His first outings of the season have been rough, and the left‑hander’s command issues have become an early storyline for a team that can’t afford to fall behind in a competitive NL East.