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Facing Marlins, last-place Mets try to salvage series

The reeling New York Mets will look to avoid being swept on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Miami Marlins in the finale of a three-game series between the National League East foes.

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Mets lineup controlled by Max Meyer

The New York Mets’ struggles against the Miami Marlins continued Saturday afternoon in a 4-1 loss, as the Mets couldn’t get anything going against Miami’s starting pitcher Max Meyer.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 23

Mets’ Bats Quiet, Pitching Falls Short in 4-1 Loss to Marlins

It seems that the Mets are back to their early 2026 ways after a great start to the month of May. New York dropped the second game of the series to Miami by a score of 4-1, moving them to 22-30 on the season.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Mets Could Get Key Utility Man Back by Next Homestand

As the New York Mets continue to piece together their lineup amid their injury woes, they could get one key bat back ahead of their next homestand. Speaking

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Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Yankees Sign Peter Strzelecki To Minors Contract

The Yankees have signed right-hander Peter Strzelecki to a minor league deal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Strzelecki will begin his tenure with his new team at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Mets announces 2 roster moves before Marlins clash

The New York Mets continued reshaping their pitching staff Saturday as the organization announced two additional roster moves before the second game of its series vs.

Jonah Tong News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Mets Latest Roster Move Keeps Jonah Tong in Big League Plans

The New York Mets are keeping Jonah Tong around after he impressed in his season debut last night. Before Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins, the Mets made a crucial roster move.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

Mets, Marlins on quest to avoid last place in NL East

The New York Mets were thinking about playing in the World Series when the season started. But now, 51 games into the 2026 campaign, the Mets will look to climb out of last place in the National League East Saturday afternoon when they visit the Miami Marlins in the middle game of a three-game series.

Jonathan Pintaro News / New York Mets on SI / May 23

What Jonathan Pintaro’s Promotion Means for the Mets Bullpen

The Mets have been quite busy upkeeping their roster over the last several weeks, particularly by promoting prospects to fill roles on the main roster.

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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 / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Mets To Promote 27.00 ERA Pitcher As Sloppy Season Continues

The New York Mets are yet to find a way out of their disastrous start to the 2026 campaign. Their playoff chances look increasingly slim with the team still sitting in last place in the National League East.

Tarik Skubal News / New York Mets on SI / May 23

Mets Should Absolutely Explore a Tarik Skubal Trade

The Mets' bullpen has become a force lately, leaving the starting rotation in a position to catch up. With internal options limited, New York could consider making a big splash before August's trade deadline, and even if it's a long shot, the Tigers' Tarik Skubal could have their interest.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 22

Mets call up No. 2 prospect Jonah Tong, DFA Craig Kimbrel

The New York Mets recalled right-hander Jonah Tong, ranked as the organization's No. 2 prospect by MLB Pipeline, and designated veteran closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment in a corresponding move on Friday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Royals Sign Luke Jackson, Génesis Cabrera To Minor League Deals

The Royals announced that right-hander Luke Jackson and left-hander Génesis Cabrera have been signed to minor league deals. Jackson opted out of a deal with the Mets last week.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / May 22

A Lot Is Riding on the Shoulders of the Mets’ Youth Movement

The New York Mets have started to make noise again in the baseball world. And for once, it is positive. The Mets have won 10 of their last 16 games and have started to crawl out of the early-season hole they dug themselves in.

Marcus Semien News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Marcus Semien had the worst ABS challenge of the season

Marcus Semien was out there this week doubling down on a 16. The New York Mets infielder Semien went viral during Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals for an extremely ill-advised challenge.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 21

Mets' Bo Bichette delivers in narrow win over Nationalns

Bo Bichette's two-run single provided the offense, David Peterson pitched five solid innings and the New York Mets held on to beat the Nationals 2-1 on Thursday in Washington to earn a split of the four-game series.

Kodai Senga News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Mets' Kodai Senga to Begin Rehab Assignment

As the New York Mets continue to find ways to piece together their starting pitching rotation, one of their injured starters is taking his first step back to returning.

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.

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.

New York Mets 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 19

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

Bichette recently acknowledged that the first couple of months of his Mets tenure were tougher than he expected amid the club's woeful start to the 2026 season.

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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.