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What Happened To Francisco Alvarez? Latest Update On The Mets Catcher’s Injury

The New York Mets just cannot catch a break in their horrendous start to the 2026 campaign. While most of the superstars are struggling to perform close to their potential, the team is also missing some key personnel due to injury.

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Mets center fielder AJ Ewing perfectly sums up MLB debut after win vs. Tigers

The New York Mets received a major boost Tuesday night as top prospect A.J. Ewing delivered an unforgettable MLB debut in a dominant 10-2 victory against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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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 / New York Mets on SI / May 12

Mets' Francisco Álvarez Exits Game with Knee Injury

The New York Mets may have another injury to worry about. Francisco Álvarez exited the Mets' 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday due to a right knee injury and will undergo imaging on Wednesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12

Mets tame Tigers 10-2 in rookie A.J. Ewing's debut

A.J. Ewing scored two runs and drove in a pair in his MLB debut, sparking the host New York Mets to a 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Called up from Triple-A Syracuse, Ewing had an RBI triple and drew three walks, one with the bases loaded.

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 12

Paul Skenes gets season ERA below 2.00 with latest overpowering start

When Paul Skenes gave up five runs in an Opening Day loss, he left the mound with an obscene ERA of 67.50. He since has brought his ERA down to more familiar territory.

Skenes records back-to-back eight scoreless inning starts

Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Skenes

Phillies. Red Sox experiencing different results after managerial changes

Phillies have made a dramatic shift under Don Mattingly

Watch: Giants break out a bizarre three-man celebration vs. Dodgers

Francisco Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Mets Announce Francisco Alvarez News After Leaving Tigers Game

The New York Mets need more contributions from their 24-year-old catcher Francisco Alvarez. Now in his fifth season with the Mets, Alvarez has been inconsistent in 2026.

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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 12

MLB Makes Nolan McLean Announcement on Tuesday

Nolan McLean of the New York Mets has picked up where he left off last season. McLean debuted late in 2025 for New York, with the right-handed pitcher starting eight games and posting a 2.06 ERA.

New York Mets News / ESPN / May 12

Banged-up Mets to reassess injury-prone players

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged that the front office needs to reexamine how it evaluates players after several free agent signings have spent the year on the IL.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 12

Game Chat: Tigers vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Jack Flaherty (0-3, 5.56) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (2-3, 3.12) SNY The Mets desperately need to shake things up after the offense has evaporated.

A.J. Ewing News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Mets Manager Talks Plan for Top Prospect A.J. Ewing

The New York Mets are turning to No. 2 ranked prospect A.J. Ewing to spark some life into their struggling lineup. Starting the season on a tear in Double-A, Ewing played in only 12 games for Triple-A Syracuse before the organization decided yesterday it was time to give him the promotion to the big-league club.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Mets’ Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr get injury updates ahead of Tigers series

If the New York Mets are going to turn things around, Francisco Lindor and Luis Robert Jr will need to play pivotal roles in the lineup. However, they can’t do that as long as they are on the shelf.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Ken Rosenthal drops ‘desperation’ take on Mets’ latest move

The New York Mets are mired in a difficult season, and one Major League Baseball insider thinks the team is getting desperate for change. Ken Rosenthal is giving his two cents on the Mets’ latest move.

Carson Benge News / Just Baseball / May 12

Despite the Slow Start, Carson Benge Can Be the Mets’ Spark

The New York Mets opted to give Carson Benge (Just Baseball No. 11 prospect) a roster spot on Opening Day to begin the 2026 Major League Baseball season.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 11

Mets calling up top prospect in attempt to jumpstart lineup

The New York Mets lineup has been a tremendous disappointment to begin the 2026 season. Maybe an infusion of youth will make a difference.

Mets pull a desperate move amid their nightmare season

Rival teams eye three Mets stars as prime trade targets

New update emerges on when Mets owner Steve Cohen could make final David Stearns decision

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / May 11

Are the Mets MLB’s Most Expensive Failure Ever?

There is no bigger surprise in Major League Baseball so far this season than the performance of the New York Mets. New York has the second-highest tax payroll in baseball at just under $382 million.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 11