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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Cubs showing trade interest in Mets pitcher
The Chicago Cubs have interest in improving their pitching this season, and they reportedly have interest in one New York Mets pitcher. Veteran Chicago baseball reporter Bruce Levine reported on Friday that the Cubs have talked with the Mets about Freddy Peralta.
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?
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8
Mets reportedly have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team
On Friday morning, Tim Britton of The Athletic noted that Peralta "would have a good chance of being the best starter available" at the trade deadline if the Mets become sellers in July. It appears Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns isn't waiting that long to discuss potential deals with other teams.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 8
Are Mets Properly Utilizing The Platoon Advantage?
The New York Mets lost to the Colorado Rockies on Thursday but the discussion about that game heavily centered around their starting lineup. With lefty Jose Quintana on the mound for Colorado, manager Carlos Mendoza stacked the Mets' starting nine with right-handed bats.
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 8
3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Fail to Clinch Rockies Sweep 
Things went well for the New York Mets in Colorado, but they could have gone even better. The Mets took two out of three from the Rockies, but missed out on the sweep following a sloppy series finale.
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.
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.
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / May 8
The Mets attempt to charm the Diamondbacks in Phoenix
The New York Mets (14-23) travel to the desert to face the Arizona Diamondbacks (17-19) in a three-game series. While the Mets have won their last two series against bad teams, they still co-own the worst record in baseball and have a lot more work to do before convincing fans that they’re a serious baseball team.
New York Mets News / CBSSports.com / May 8
Free MLB home run picks for May 8: Good spot for Mets' Juan Soto to find power stroke on Friday
Expert Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for games on Friday, May 8
Christian Scott News / Mets Merized Online / May 8
Christian Scott Has Another Solid Outing in Series Finale Against Rockies
Christian Scott‘s afternoon on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies revolved around a four-seam fastball that was extremely effective despite the high altitude of Coors Field.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 8
This Week in Mets Quotes: The Mets on their cromulent week of professional baseball
Your 2026 New York Mets: It just didn’t go our way there “It was close. Especially from our angle, I couldn’t tell. And whatever they called on the field, I was pretty sure it was going to stand.
David Stearns News / Yardbarker / May 8
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.
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.
Craig Kimbrel News / New York Mets on SI / May 8
Should the Mets Cut Ties with Craig Kimbrel?
The New York Mets' attempt to sweep the Colorado Rockies was foiled by an eighth-inning meltdown from Craig Kimbrel. The long-time closer and potential Hall of Famer entered in a tied game and loaded the bases with nobody out on two singles and a walk.
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.
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.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7
Mets shoot for sweep of weather-interrupted series at Colorado
Thursday was scheduled to be an off day for the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies, but the weather had a different plan. Rain postponed the teams' Tuesday game, and a snowstorm that dropped 5.8 inches pushed back the first pitch several hours on Wednesday.
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.
Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Mets' Juan Soto Achieves Career-First Against Rockies
New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto began the 2026 season as the best hitter on his team, as he tore up the baseball through the first week. However, a right calf strain landed Soto on the injured list and sidelined him for 15 games.
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.
A.J. Minter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6
Mets veteran reliever suffers injury setback during rehab assignment
New York Mets veteran reliever AJ Minter has been battling back from an injury. Minter previously landed on the injured list with a triceps injury. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Minter has been pulled off his rehab assignment due to an injury setback.
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.
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.
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