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Bo Bichette candidly addresses slow start to tenure with Mets

To say that the New York Mets have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball this season would be a huge understatement, and one of their biggest offseason acquisitions has been a significant part of the team's struggles.

Aaron Judge tells the truth about losing to the Mets

Spencer Jones had heartbreaking reaction to Clay Holmes’ injury

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Suddenly hot Mets visit scorching hot capitol for four against the Nationals

Coming off their most improbable win of the year to take the Queens edition of the Subway Series, the Mets (20-26) find themselves in Washington, D.C. for a four-game series against the Nationals (23-24).

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Aaron Judge tells the truth about losing to the Mets

The New York Yankees were so close to winning their first Subway Series against the New York Mets since 2018, but their attempt to complete that mission was foiled again on Sunday.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 18

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

Shortly after the Mets improved to 20-26 in what's been a disappointing campaign for the club, manager Carlos Mendoza challenged his players.

Yankees' David Bednar fizzles in Subway Series finale against Mets

Spencer Jones had heartbreaking reaction to Clay Holmes’ injury

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18

Mets hope momentum travels on road trip vs. Nationals

The New York Mets look to build on one of their most dramatic wins of the season when they open a four-game series at the Washington Nationals on Monday.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Clay Holmes News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Clay Holmes Likely To Avoid Surgery, Could Return In August

The Mets will be missing right-hander Clay Holmes for a significant chunk of the season, but he could return sometime after the All-Star break. The veteran starter fractured his right fibula on Friday against the Yankees.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 17

Mets Come Back to Defeat Yankees in Subway Series

In the ninth inning of the Subway Series finale at Citi Field on Sunday, the odds were stacked against the New York Mets. With the New York Yankees leading 6-3, Tyrone Taylor lifted a pitch to right field for a clutch, game-tying three-run home run.

Tyrone Taylor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Mets’ Tyrone Taylor ends absurd 131-game nightmare in win vs. Yankees

The New York Mets were trailing by three and down to their final out in their Sunday matchup against the New York Yankees. But then Tyrone Taylor stepped to the plate.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Mets Accomplish Something They Haven't Done in Nearly Two Years

The New York Mets pulled off something on Sunday that they haven't done in nearly two years. After rallying to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth and winning in the next frame, the Mets' stunning 7-6 win over the New York Yankees this afternoon ended a baffling 0-91 stretch when trailing after eight innings since the start of last season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 17

Yankees' David Bednar fizzles in Subway Series finale against Mets

It was all going so well for Bednar until he stepped onto the mound at Citi Field on Sunday.

Mets complete late rally, top Yankees 7-6 in 10 innings

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17

Mets complete late rally, top Yankees 7-6 in 10 innings

Carson Benge drove in the game-ending run in the 10th inning for the second time in a week as the New York Mets stormed back from a four-run deficit to stun the visiting New York Yankees 7-6 on Sunday in the deciding game of this season's first Subway Series.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 17

Mets Notch Epic 7-6 Walk-Off Victory Behind Massive Late Comeback

After a big win in the second game of the series, the New York Mets’ pitching and defense almost foiled their afternoon Sunday. However, huge hits and a comeback not seen in almost two years propelled the Mets to a series win, taking the home portion of the Subway Series 7-6 and finishing a strong 5-1 homestand.

MLB News / Ball Exclusives / May 17

Watch: Mets win Subway Series with stunning comeback over Yankees

The New York Mets pulled off a tremendous comeback on Sunday to take down the New York Yankees 7-6 and win the Subway Series. Solid fielding from both sides kept it a scoreless game until Ben Rice put the Yankees on the board with a solo home run in the top of the third inning.

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The Ballad of the Comeback Kids

For the first eight innings, this game that felt very much like a microcosm of the Mets’ season thus far, with every potential good turn being erased by poor performance and bad luck.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Mets end 91-game drought with insane comeback win over Yankees

The New York Mets won their subway series with the New York Yankees, after pulling off an insane comeback for the ages. New York’s National League team was down to their last strike….but still came back to win on Sunday.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Mets’ Bo Bichette just perfectly summed up dreadful start to season with embarrassing gaffe

The 2026 New York Mets are not off to the start they were hoping for, in part because of key offseason acquisition Bo Bichette. Coming into Sunday’s rubber match with the New York Yankees, Bichette had a .535 OPS, second-worst of the Mets’ everyday players.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Shares Jorge Polanco Injury Update Before Yankees Game

The New York Mets are off to an unfortunate start this season, sitting near the bottom of the NL East with a 19-26 record and falling below .500. The lineup has been depleted by injuries, with cornerstone players such as Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez missing extended time.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 17

Yankees vs. Mets Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 17

Yankees vs. Mets: The New York Yankees conclude the ongoing Subway Series against the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon. The series is tied, with the Yankees falling 3-6 to the Mets at Citi Field on Saturday night.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Luke Jackson To Opt Out Of Mets Contract

Right-hander Luke Jackson is triggering an opt-out clause in the minor league contract he signed with the Mets in early April, The Athletic’s Will Sammon

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Mets' Juan Soto Shares Injury Update After Yankees Game

The New York Mets dropped Friday’s series opener against their crosstown rival Yankees by a final score of 5-2. Left-handed superstar Juan Soto crushed a solo home run off Cam Schlittler, but aside from that, the Yankees ace was in control all night.

Clay Holmes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

$Clay Holmes fractures his tibia on 111-mph comebacker$

Clay Holmes fractures his tibia on 111-mph comebacker

The New York Mets’ 2026 season hit another major snag with the latest injury to starting pitcher Clay Holmes. The Mets veteran got nailed by a 111.1-mph comebacker in the top of the 4th inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.