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Mets' Veteran Outfielder Scheduled to Advance to Triple-A Syracuse

The New York Mets are ramping up a familiar face. Veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, who signed a minor league contract with New York on Opening Day, is expected to advance to Triple-A Syracuse in the coming days, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo.

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Mets Call-Up Craig Kimbrel From St. Lucie

Craig Kimbrel is heading back to the majors, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Mets Saturday morning selected Kimbrel’s contract. The former Brave was signed to a minor league deal in the offseason with the Mets, and was in St.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Mets All-Star calls Juan Soto 'Irreplaceable' To The Offense

Since New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (right calf strain) went on the 10-day injured list (April 4), the Mets are 3-3. To add to their misery, the Mets

Jeff McNeil News / ESPN / April 11

McNeil emotional after 'special' Mets homecoming

- This deep breath in the batter's box was a little different than usual for Jeff McNeil.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Luis Robert News / Last Word On Sports / April 11

Veteran Outfield Addition Off to a Red Hot Start for the Mets

Luis Robert Jr. has gotten off to a fast start for the New York Mets. He was acquired from the Chicago White Sox in an offseason trade that sent Luisangel Acuña to the South Side.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 10

Battered Mets facing another injury to pitching staff

The New York Mets rotation may have taken another hit on Friday.

J.D. Martinez makes bold claim about how 2026 Mets compare to 2024 NLCS team

Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 10

Jeff McNeil Sets Record Straight on Conflict With Francisco Lindor

An old friend is back in Flushing tonight. Jeff McNeil returns to Citi Field tonight for the first time since the New York Mets traded him to the Athletics in the offseason.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 10

Mets Provide Injury Updates on Juan Soto, Jorge Polanco

As the New York Mets gear up for their three-game set with the Athletics at Citi Field, president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza provided some positive updates on the statuses of Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 10

David Stearns Provides Encouraging Update on Juan Soto

When the New York Mets placed Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list, they were under the expectation that their superstar would be out for two to three weeks.

Jorge Polanco News / New York Mets on SI / April 10

Mets’ Infielder Likely Avoids IL Stint for Achilles Injury

After missing Thursday’s loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, it seemed as though first baseman Jorge Polanco was destined for the IL. But a clean MRI and a day of rest have the New York Mets optimistic that Polanco will avoid missing a significant period of time for the injury.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Mark Vientos News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Mets Facing Mark Vientos Decision After Removal From Lineup

Mark Vientos has been the New York Mets most reliable contributor over the past two weeks. The 26-year-old has appeared in 10 games so far this season and has produced, posting a .323 batting average, .353 on-base percentage, .837 OPS, one home run and five RBIs.

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New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Jeff McNeil Gets Candid on Mets Trade Before Citi Field Return

Jeff McNeil did not expect this. The conversations he had with the New York Mets over the offseason gave him zero indication that a trade was on the horizon — or perhaps even in the works.

Luis Garcia News / Empire Sports Media / April 10

NY Mets might have a problem with veteran reliever Luis Garcia

The New York Mets are coming off a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, on a night in which the offense and the bullpen couldn’t back a very solid Nolan McLean.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets real on Brett Baty’s costly missed play vs. Diamondbacks

The New York Mets entered the seventh inning up 1-0. But then, things took a turn for the worse, and the Mets stumbled horribly, leading to a four-run seventh for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Luke Weaver News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Mets’ Luke Weaver admits ‘indecision’ that opened the floodgates for Diamondbacks

The New York Mets saw a strong pitching performance unravel late in a 7-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night, with reliever Luke Weaver pointing to a moment of hesitation as the turning point.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / April 10

Why Are The New York Mets Not Using A Six-Man Starting Rotation?

Starting pitching was a major issue for the New York Mets last year, with multiple injuries severely damaging their rotation. However, they had six full-fledged starting pitchers healthy to start the 2026 campaign.

Juan Soto News / Total Pro Sports / April 10

Juan Soto Injury Update: Mets Star’s Progress Brings Grim News For Fans

Juan Soto is an indispensable component of the New York Mets lineup from an offensive standpoint. Therefore, it was a huge blow for the team when the left-handed slugger hobbled off against the San Francisco Giants on April 3.

Nolan McLean News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

Nolan McLean was looking more like Nolan Ryan out there on Thursday night. The New York Mets righty McLean drew the start on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

Jorge Polanco News / Empire Sports Media / April 9

NY Mets infielder could be placed on the injured list if Achilles injury doesn’t improve

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco, who signed a $40 million contract to play mostly first base with the team, has been nursing an Achilles injury, which has been deemed tendinitis, since late March.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 9

J.D. Martinez makes bold claim about how 2026 Mets compare to 2024 NLCS team

Veteran slugger J.D. Martinez served as a designated hitter for the 2024 New York Mets team that surprisingly completed a trip to the National League Championship Series. More recently, Martinez returned to the Mets to serve as a special advisor to baseball operations.

Surgeon explains why Mets are being smart with Juan Soto after calf strain

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Jonah Tong News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 8

Mets Pitching Prospect Jonah Tong Bounces Back in Third Triple-A Start of 2026

New York Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong responded to the adversity he faced in his second start of the season by turning in a strong performance in his third Triple-A game of 2026.

David Peterson News / Total Apex Sports / April 8

Mets Facing Early Questions as David Peterson Struggles

The Mets didn’t expect to be talking about rotation concerns this early, but David Peterson has forced the conversation. His first outings of the season have been rough, and the left‑hander’s command issues have become an early storyline for a team that can’t afford to fall behind in a competitive NL East.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 8

Surgeon explains why Mets are being smart with Juan Soto after calf strain

The Mets are being cautious with Soto.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 7

Mets rally late, nip D-backs in 10 for 4th straight win

Ronny Mauricio delivered the game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning Tuesday for the host New York Mets, who beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 in the opener of a three-game series.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / April 6

Former Mets Superstar May Be Reappearing Again After Huge Series

So far in 2026, the New York Mets offense has been up and down. The Mets in their first game knocked Paul Skenes out of his first start in the 1st inning, and New York would go on to score 11 to win their first game.