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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 19
Minors Weekly Report: Thornton, Reimer Get Hot 
The Mets minor league system has not started strong this year, but there are signs players like Jacob Reimer and Zach Thornton could be breaking out. (The latter will get the call to make his first big league start on Wednesday.) Let’s dive into the last week in Mets minor league games.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 19
Mets designate Austin Slater for assignment
The Mets have designated Austin Slater for assignment, per Jon Heyman. The 33-year-old joined the team less than a month ago, replacing Tommy Pham on the Mets’ active roster in the process.
Carson Benge News / ESPN / May 19
Mets stay hot with historical 10-run 12th inning
Carson Benge hit an RBI single and a two-run double during an historical 10-run 12th inning in New York's wild 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals Monday, as the Mets became the first NL team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since 1919.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19
Mets rip off 10-run 12th inning to beat Nationals 16-7
The New York Mets turned a tense night into a defining moment, erupting for a double-digit 12th inning to beat the Washington Nationals 16–7 and continue a recent surge after a brutal start to the season.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18
Mets score 10 runs in 12th to blast Nationals
The New York Mets exploded for 10 runs in the 12th inning and routed the Nationals 16-7 Monday night in Washington. Automatic runner Tyrone Taylor scored the go-ahead run when Carson Benge singled off pitcher Paxton Schultz (0-1).
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 18
Mets’ Bats Explode in Extras to Crush Nationals
The New York Mets (21-26) outlasted the Washington Nationals (23-25) 16-6 on Monday evening at Nationals Park, in a game that featured five lead changes, extra innings, and a ten-run twelfth inning that turned a nail-biter into a blowout.
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / May 18
Mets score ten runs in twelfth inning to beat Nationals
The Mets and Nationals played an absolute slog of a game that lasted a little over four hours, but the Mets won 16-7 in the end. And hey, that beats the alternative.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Mets get bittersweet update on Clay Holmes
The New York Mets are holding onto a sliver of hope that Clay Holmes can come back this season after breaking his leg. Holmes fractured his tibia in the 4th inning of Friday’s matchup against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.
New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 18
Mets Set to Promote Pitching Prospect After Just 2 Triple-A Starts
The New York Mets are planning on calling up one of their pitching prospects for his major league debut later this week. Left-handed pitcher Zach Thornton, New York's No.
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 18
Game Chat: Mets @ Nationals, 6:45 PM
Monday, May 18, 2026 • 6:45 PM Nationals Park • Washington, DC RHP Christian Scott (0-0, 3.45) vs. RHP Jake Irvin (1-4, 5.91) SNY The Mets had a 91-game streak of trailing after eight innings and losing.
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.
David Stearns News / New York Mets on SI / May 18
David Stearns' Offseason Disaster Somehow Keeps Getting Worse for Mets
The 2026 season for the Mets has not gone as planned. The hope was that New York, with its starting rotation and a good collection of offensive talent, which included Juan Soto and new faces like Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert, and Bo Bichette, would have this club in the thick of the NL East race.
Clay Holmes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
Mets call up No. 13 prospect after Clay Holmes injury
The New York Mets will be missing Clay Holmes for the foreseeable future. Holmes even is considering surgery for his leg ailment. New York’s first act amid this setback is calling up the No.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Mets to Call-Up Top Prospect Starter
The New York Mets will be turning to one of their top pitching prospects to help their wounded starting rotation. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com first reported on Monday that the Mets are calling up top pitching prospect Zach Thornton who will make his major league debut on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals.
Zach Thornton News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Mets To Select Zach Thornton This Week
The Mets are going to promote pitching prospect Zach Thornton this week. Manager Carlos Mendoza informed reporters, including Tim Britton of The Athletic, that Thornton will play some kind of role for the Mets on Wednesday.
New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 18
Mets add RHP Daniel Duarte, move A.J. Minter to 60-day IL
The New York Mets selected the contract of right-hander Daniel Duarte on Monday after right-hander Joey Gerber was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 18
Mets Now Have a Huge Opportunity to Salvage Their Season
The Mets have quietly begun to turn their season around. Sunday's dramatic win against the Yankees ensured the Mets capped a 5-1 home stand with their 10th win in 15 games during the month of May.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Mets Receive Francisco Lindor Injury Update After 23 Missed Games
The New York Mets continue to battle significant injury issues throughout the early part of the 2026 MLB season. Entering Monday’s game against the Washington
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 18
Legendary Mets announcer missed end of Yankees game for bucket list moment
Some Mets fans listening to the radio broadcast of Saturday's game against the Yankees were concerned that beloved radio play-by-play announcer Howie Rose wasn't calling the final innings of the contest. It turns out Rose was just fine and was instead fulfilling a longtime dream.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 18
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.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta’s wholesome Tyrone Taylor moment will have fans smiling
The New York Mets took two of three games over the New York Yankees to win the Subway Series. On Sunday, the Mets were down big late in the game, but then Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying home run to force extra innings, where the Mets would take the victory.
Clay Holmes News / Fastball on SI / May 18
New Clay Holmes Report Could Shift Trade Deadline Market
The New York Mets have had a tough start to the 2026 Major League Baseball season and things got even more difficult this past week with Clay Holmes suffering a fractured fibula after being hit with a comeback from New York Yankees slugger Spencer Jones.
Aaron Judge 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.
New York Mets 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.
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