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Mark Vientos Commits Brutal Blunder In What May Be The Worst Play of His Career

Mark Vientos enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with the New York Mets in 2024. However, he struggled to make the same impact last year, as his mediocre baserunning and defense also came up to the fore.

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Carson Benge's third hit is 10th-inning winner as Mets edge Tigers

Carson Benge capped the first three-hit game of his career with the walk-off single in the 10th inning Wednesday for the New York Mets, who continued stirring with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Juan Soto News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Juan Soto Avoids Disaster, Keeps Mets Alive in NL East

It has been a brutal season so far for the New York Mets, but don't count them out in the National League East yet. The Mets took down the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday to improve to 17-25 on the season.

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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?

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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.

New York Mets News / Bleacher Report / May 13

Watch: Mets lost the challenge after this

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Mets get hosed by umpire Junior Valentine's blunder

The New York Mets got Junior Valentine’d during Wednesday’s game. New York played Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Fields in Queens, N.Y. In the sixth inning of the contest, Mets third baseman Brett Baty was batting against Detroit starter Framber Valdez.

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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.

A.J. Ewing News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing’s blunt reaction to unforgettable MLB debut will fire up fans

The New York Mets received a major spark Tuesday night as top prospect A.J. Ewing delivered an unforgettable MLB debut against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field.

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Kodai Senga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Mets’ encouraging Kodai Senga injury update comes with a catch

The New York Mets placed Kodai Senga on the 15-day IL on April 28 after he sustained a lumbar spine inflammation injury following his last appearance in the club’s 3-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies on April 27.

Francisco Alvarez News / Field Level Media / May 13

Mets place C Francisco Alvarez on IL, expected to miss 6-8 weeks

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was placed on the injured list on Wednesday with a torn meniscus and could miss up to two months recovering from the right knee injury.

Jared Young News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Mets' Jared Young Nearing Rehab Assignment

The New York Mets have finally received some encouraging news on the injury front. Prior to their game against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Jared Young will begin a rehab assignment for the Mets at the end of the week.

Francisco Alvarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Mets Place Francisco Alvarez On Injured List Due To Meniscus Tear

The Mets announced Wednesday that catcher Francisco Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. Fellow catcher Hayden Senger has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Mets’ David Stearns wants to move on from Carlos Mendoza job security questions

The New York Mets have not had the season they wanted, and it has led to questions regarding the future of the team. Many have wondered if manager Carlos Mendoza’s job security is on the line, and David Stearns reiterated that he’s fine.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Mets’ prospect makes history in MLB debut

Desperate for offense, the New York Mets called up top outfield prospect AJ Ewing ahead of their series opener against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 13

Mets' Carlos Mendoza has one A.J. Ewing concern after stellar debut

While manager Carlos Mendoza was understandably pleased with what Ewing offered the struggling Mets at Citi Field, the skipper also pumped the breaks on expectations.

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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.

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