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Mets’ Juan Soto shares wild throwback Nationals post amid series

The New York Mets have been up and down lately, still with a lot of ground to make up amid their brutal start to the 2026 MLB season. The Mets have dropped the last two games against the NL East divisional rival Washington Nationals after winning the first game of the series, and will look to even things out on Thursday.

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Game Chat: Nationals vs Mets, 4:05 PM

Thursday, May 21, 2026 • 4:05 PM Nationals Park • Washington, DC LHP David Peterson (2-4, 5.40) vs. RHP Cade Cavalli (2-2, 4.05) SNY The Mets will try to escape Washington with a four-game split today.

Zach Thornton News / Sport Relay / May 21

Zach Thornton Shows Poise in Mets Debut

New York Mets prospect Zach Thornton made the most out of his major league debut against the Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old southpaw battled through two innings giving up four runs.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / May 21

New York Mets’ Next Pitching Addition Is Exactly What They Need

The New York Mets have barely survived the past few weeks, especially with Bo Bichette clarifying his contract situation. Now, they’re getting closer to adding a legit late-inning weapon.

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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.

Jonah Tong News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Mets Face Interesting Jonah Tong Decision This Weekend

The New York Mets may be continuing their youth movement with their best pitching prospect. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are considering calling up No.

Carson Benge News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Carson Benge Is a New Hitter – Is He Worth a Waiver Claim?

Carson Benge arrived in Queens with all the fanfare a top prospect deserves. He hit .366 with an .874 OPS in spring training, made the Opening Day roster, and homered in his first big league game.

Bo Bichette News / Just Baseball / May 21

Bo Bichette Is the X-Factor That Can Unlock the Mets’ Offense

The New York Mets signed Bo Bichette to a lucrative three-year, $126 million deal this past offseason to serve as a run-producing bat in the top of their lineup.

David Peterson News / New York Mets on SI / May 21

David Peterson Has Massive Opportunity to Help Address Mets' Rotation Concerns

Sometimes, it is very hard to please a Mets fan. With the Mets needing a starter for Thursday's series finale, the club announced that David Peterson would get the ball, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Zach Thornton News / New York Mets on SI / May 21

Zach Thornton Shows Flashes, But Rough Debut Complicates Mets' Rotational Outlook

Well, Mets fans, any hope of Zach Thornton potentially sticking around as a legit option for the depleted rotation seemingly vanished. The 23-year-old was advertised as a pitcher with elite command and quickly moved through Triple-A Syracuse after just two starts.

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A.J. Minter News / New York Mets on SI / May 21

How A.J. Minter’s Return Could Transform the Mets' Bullpen

Help is on the way for the Mets, this time in the form of a consistent bullpen arm. The Mets signed former Brave A.J. Minter during the 2024 offseason, with expectations that he would become their primary left-handed reliever, setting up Edwin Díaz.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reveals what he liked about Zach Thornton’s big-league debut

The New York Mets continue searching for answers during a difficult 2026 season, but manager Carlos Mendoza saw encouraging signs from Zach Thornton during the rookie’s major league debut.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Peter Strzelecki Elects Free Agency

The Brewers announced this evening that reliever Peter Strzelecki cleared outright waivers and elected free agency, relays Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 20

Soto’s Two Homers Not Enough to Beat Nats

Juan Soto hit two 400-plus foot home runs, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a rocky MLB debut by Zach Thornton as the Nats beat the Mets 8-4 Wednesday at Nationals Park.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Mets may receive huge bullpen boost soon

The New York Mets could soon receive a crucial bullpen reinforcement as left-hander AJ Minter nears the end of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse.

Jonah Tong News / New York Mets on SI / May 20

Jonah Tong May Be Getting a New Opportunity in Mets' Rotation Soon

The Mets still have a bit of work to do to figure out the back of their rotation. Clay Holmes' injury has thrown the group into flux, and lefty Zach Thornton will get the first crack at filling that hole in Washington on Wednesday.

Bo Bichette News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Bo Bichette’s Slow Start

Mets infielder Bo Bichette had zero extra-base hits in May entering this week. He popped a home run and a double on Monday against the Nationals, then followed it up with a two-homer game on Tuesday.

Nolan McLean News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Fantasy Baseball 2026: What Is Wrong With Nolan McLean?

Nolan McLean throws pitches that do not exist in nature. His sweeper breaks 22 inches horizontally. His curveball spins at 3,300 RPM and drops 58 inches from hand to plate.

Zach Thornton News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Who Is Zach Thornton? Another Top Pitching Prospect Ready To Make His Mets Debut

The New York Mets are going through a torrid spell in the opening phase of the 2026 campaign. Their playoff hopes look slim despite having the highest payroll in the MLB.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 20

Mets' Morabito, Mendoza explain what went wrong on grand slam vs. Nats

Mets' Nick Morabito, Carlos Mendoza explain what went wrong on inside-the-park grand slam vs. Nationals

The grand slam was one of multiple rough moments Mets players experienced in the field on Tuesday.

Mets prospect Nick Morabito to wear unexpected uniform number

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Clay Holmes News / Just Baseball / May 20

Who Will Replace Clay Holmes in the Mets’ Rotation?

Clay Holmes was off to a roaring start for the New York Mets in 2026 before he suffered an unexpected right fibula fracture on Friday Night. Holmes was the recipient of a 111.1 MPH line drive off the bat of Spencer Jones that drilled his right leg, fracturing the fibula.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

Mets give up an unbelievable Little League grand slam to the Nationals

The New York Mets’ season is going from bad to absolutely embarrassing. New York played on Tuesday against the NL East division rival Washington Nationals and jumped out to an early 5-0 lead.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 19

Mets prospect Nick Morabito to wear unexpected uniform number

The New York Mets have not issued number 8 since 2001 in honor of Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter. That is about to change.

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

Is Bo Bichette finally starting to have fun with surging Mets?

After wild game, Mets and Nationals focus on pitching in rematch

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 19

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

In the midst of a season not going according to plan, the New York Mets have leaned heavily on their rookies to help them overcome adversity. From right-hander Nolan McLean (2.92 ERA) leading the starting rotation to rookie outfielders A.J.

Legendary Mets announcer missed end of Yankees game for bucket list moment

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

Is Bo Bichette finally starting to have fun with surging Mets?

How Pete Alonso 'crushed' Mets legend with offseason decision

Clay Holmes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

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 / 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.