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Mets Make Clay Holmes Announcement

The New York Mets announced some good news about one of their injured starting pitchers on Tuesday. Mets interim manager Andy Green told reporters that Clay Holmes (fractured fibula) will throw a bullpen session later in the week.

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Mets Sign Christopher Morel to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets signed veteran outfielder and third baseman Christopher Morel to a minor league deal with Triple-A Syracuse. The contract includes opt-out dates, as first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic Tuesday.

Juan Soto News / The Spun / June 30

Mets Accused Of 'Coddling' Superstar Outfielder Juan Soto

As if this season couldn't get any worse for the New York Mets, superstar slugger Juan Soto is being accused of receiving preferential treatment. Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets prior to the 2025 season.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 30

Who Could Get Traded This Deadline?

The Mets look just about out of the playoff race before July 1. Harrumph. Naturally, they’ll have some players dealt at the trade deadline (August 3, 6 p.m.), and we’ll poke through those here.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 30

Thank goodness for Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing

For all of the things that have gone wrong for the Mets season—and if we want to talk about anything else, let’s just leave it at that, lest we spend 1000 words outlining the various failures—the promotion and performance of both Carson Benge and A.J.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Luke Weaver News / New York Mets on SI / June 30

Mets' Projected Luke Weaver Trade With Nationals Is a Win-Win Deal for NL East Rivals

The Mets could finally be waving the white flag after firing manager Carlos Mendoza last week. They're 15 games under .500 on the last day of June, positioning the Mets to be sellers before the Aug.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Mets’ Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr. injury updates prompt veteran signing

The New York Mets made a signing on Tuesday after recently receiving injury updates on infielder Jorge Polanco and outfielder Luis Robert Jr. According to Jorge Castillo of ESPN, New York signed versatile veteran Christopher Morel to a contract.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 30

Mets Offense Remains Frigid in Summer Heat

The New York Mets dropped their series opener to the Toronto Blue Jays Monday night, 2-1. It was their second loss in a row and ninth in their last 10 games.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 30

Everything Mets Fans Need to Know (6/30): Eric Chavez Drama, Injury News, Who's Hot/Not & More

The Mets are playing in a different country: will it change how they show up on the baseball field? Well, it most definitely didn’t, as the first at-bat from George Springer resulted in a little-league home run on Monday night, thanks to a ball that was just skipped by Juan Soto, with A.J.

Carlos Mendoza News / Amazin' Avenue / June 30

Where does Carlos Mendoza rank in Mets managerial history?

Former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza’s tenure came to an unceremonious end last week, with little more than a passive-voice social media post and a combative press conference with General Manager David Stearns.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 30

Minors Weekly Report: Wandy Asigen Makes Pro Debut

Top international Wandy Asigen made his long-awaited professional debut for the Mets after missing the beginning of the Dominican Summer League due to injury.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Mets' Soto explains what went wrong during embarrassing play vs. Blue Jays

Juan Soto explains what went wrong during embarrassing play

New York has lost nine of its last 10 games and has gone 1-3 since firing manager Carlos Mendoza.

Former Mets coach shares alarming takes about David Stearns, Juan Soto

Former Cubs manager David Ross discusses potential interest in Mets job

MLB scout torches Mets lineup after firing of Carlos Mendoza

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

Juan Soto News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Juan Soto and the Mets gave up the most embarrassing Little League home run

The New York Mets continue to find new and exciting ways to embarrass themselves this season. The Mets defense gave up a Little League home run to the first batter they faced on Monday at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Mets’ Bo Bichette gets 100 percent real on standing ovation from Blue Jays fans

One of the biggest moves during the previous offseason was Bo Bichette signing with the New York Mets. Fresh off a World Series appearance with the Toronto Blue Jays, the All-Star shortstop decided to sign with a new team.

Marcus Semien News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Mets get tough injury news on Marcus Semien

The New York Mets are going to be without Marcus Semien through the All-Star break and beyond. Semien has reportedly been diagnosed with a Grade 3 hip flexor strain.

Bo Bichette News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Bo Bichette has an emotional message in return to Toronto

When the New York Mets begin the three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre on Monday, all eyes will be on infielder Bo Bichette.

Luis Robert News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Mets Make Luis Robert Jr. Announcement

The New York Mets could be getting their former starting center fielder back in the near future. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com first reported Monday that outfielder Luis Robert Jr.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 29

The Mets injury returns are about to create a roster problem

The Mets are getting closer to having Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr. back in play, but this is not as simple as adding two names and calling the lineup healthier.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Mets send down pitcher from Freddy Peralta trade

After the collapse at the end of the 2025 season, an offseason of change swept through the New York Mets organization. A whole new coaching staff was installed under manager Carlos Mendoza, while president of baseball operations David Stearns overturned the roster.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 30

Former coach shares alarming takes about David Stearns, Juan Soto

Former Mets coach shares alarming takes about David Stearns, Juan Soto

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has become a public enemy in the eyes of many Mets fans.

MLB scout torches Mets lineup after firing of Carlos Mendoza

Former Cubs manager discusses potential interest in Mets job

Marcus Semien is just the latest Mets player lost to injury

Yankees offense has taken a detour with fifth consecutive loss

Winning streak giving Red Sox fresh hope after slow start

Win over Brewers can't mask growing Cubs problem

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 29

Marcus Semien is just the latest Mets player lost to injury

The New York Mets' season continues to get worse, as Marcus Semien is the latest Met to wind up on the injured list. According to New York Post columnist Jon Heyman, Semien has a Grade 3 hip flexor strain, which will have him out for the next four to six weeks.

Former Cubs manager David Ross discusses potential interest in Mets job

MLB scout torches Mets lineup after firing of Carlos Mendoza

Bo Bichette News / Field Level Media / June 29