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A.J. Ewing Impresses for Mets in Historic Debut

It's been a long season in Queens, but New York Mets fans finally had something to cheer about on Tuesday night. The much-anticipated debut of outfielder and top prospect A.J.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Francisco Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Mets’ Francisco Alvarez removed from Tigers game amid injury concerns

With players like Francisco Lindor and Luis Robert Jr. already on the shelf, the New York Mets aren’t looking to pick up any more injuries. But then catcher Francisco Alvarez was forced to leave Tuesday’s matchup against the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12

Mets tame Tigers 10-2 in rookie A.J. Ewing's debut

A.J. Ewing scored two runs and drove in a pair in his MLB debut, sparking the host New York Mets to a 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Called up from Triple-A Syracuse, Ewing had an RBI triple and drew three walks, one with the bases loaded.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 12

Paul Skenes gets season ERA below 2.00 with latest overpowering start

When Paul Skenes gave up five runs in an Opening Day loss, he left the mound with an obscene ERA of 67.50. He since has brought his ERA down to more familiar territory.

Skenes records back-to-back eight scoreless inning starts

Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Skenes

Phillies. Red Sox experiencing different results after managerial changes

Phillies have made a dramatic shift under Don Mattingly

Watch: Giants break out a bizarre three-man celebration vs. Dodgers

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 12

MLB Makes Nolan McLean Announcement on Tuesday

Nolan McLean of the New York Mets has picked up where he left off last season. McLean debuted late in 2025 for New York, with the right-handed pitcher starting eight games and posting a 2.06 ERA.

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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

New York Mets News / ESPN / May 12

Banged-up Mets to reassess injury-prone players

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged that the front office needs to reexamine how it evaluates players after several free agent signings have spent the year on the IL.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 12

Game Chat: Tigers vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Jack Flaherty (0-3, 5.56) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (2-3, 3.12) SNY The Mets desperately need to shake things up after the offense has evaporated.

A.J. Ewing News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Mets Manager Talks Plan for Top Prospect A.J. Ewing

The New York Mets are turning to No. 2 ranked prospect A.J. Ewing to spark some life into their struggling lineup. Starting the season on a tear in Double-A, Ewing played in only 12 games for Triple-A Syracuse before the organization decided yesterday it was time to give him the promotion to the big-league club.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Mets’ Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr get injury updates ahead of Tigers series

If the New York Mets are going to turn things around, Francisco Lindor and Luis Robert Jr will need to play pivotal roles in the lineup. However, they can’t do that as long as they are on the shelf.

A.J. Minter News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Mets' Reliever to Resume Rehab After Setback

As the New York Mets return home tonight to start a six-game homestand with the first of three against the Detroit Tigers, they received some positive news regarding one of their injured players.

David Stearns News / Amazin' Avenue / May 12

Mets’ president of baseball operations David Stearns speaks to media

Ahead of the Mets’ six-game homestand against the Tigers and Yankees, president of baseball operations David Stearns is speaking to the media. The biggest news over the past couple of days has been the team’s promotion of A.J.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Ken Rosenthal drops ‘desperation’ take on Mets’ latest move

The New York Mets are mired in a difficult season, and one Major League Baseball insider thinks the team is getting desperate for change. Ken Rosenthal is giving his two cents on the Mets’ latest move.

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

Mets calling up top prospect in attempt to jumpstart lineup

The New York Mets lineup has been a tremendous disappointment to begin the 2026 season. Maybe an infusion of youth will make a difference.

Mets pull a desperate move amid their nightmare season

Rival teams eye three Mets stars as prime trade targets

New update emerges on when Mets owner Steve Cohen could make final David Stearns decision

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Ken Rosenthal smashes David Stearns for Mets roster construction amid 15-25 start

The New York Mets have continued to struggle this year. They lost again on Sunday to the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the offense is second-to-last in the majors in batting average.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 11

Insider Says Mets Should Acquire All-Star to Help Salvage Season

The New York Mets woke up once again on Monday with the worst record in Major League Baseball at 15-25. Despite going 5-4 during their nine-game road trip, the offense just wasn't there for New York as they tallied just seven runs over their last four games.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 11

New update emerges on when Mets owner could make final Stearns decision

New update emerges on when Mets owner Steve Cohen could make final David Stearns decision

The club has lost 25 of its first 40 games this season.

Rival teams eye three Mets stars as prime trade targets

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / May 11

The Mets’ Former Top Prospects Need To Prove Their Worth

To build a sustained winner, you have to be able to develop young talent. The New York Mets, while not doing many things right of late, have actually done a great job of stockpiling promising prospects.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / May 10

Should the Mets Move Juan Soto out of Leadoff Spot?

Over the last several weeks, the New York Mets may have needed to try to patch up their lineup in a way they probably didn't expect to do at the start of the season.

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

Mets May Be Waiting a While For Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert to Return

The New York Mets are well below .500 and have been hit hard by the injury bug. While there is no real expectation Francisco Lindor will be back before late June, the Mets had been holding out hope that Luis Robert Jr.

Freddy Peralta News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

MLB Rumors: Two Teams Emerge As Early Landing Spots For Freddy Peralta

Freddy Peralta was the major addition to the New York Mets’ starting rotation among a host of new arrivals at the club this offseason. Peralta had a strong opening month of the season after making a forgettable debut for his new team.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 9

Mets outlast D-backs in 10th for fourth win in last 5 games

Mark Vientos and Carson Benge had RBI doubles in a two-run 10th and the New York Mets won their fourth game in the last five with a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Friday.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / May 8

Top Early Standouts in the New York Mets’ Farm System

While the start to the 2026 baseball season has not been kind to the New York Mets, their highly regarded farm system has given the organization and fanbase something to be excited about.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Mets announcers ‘Lady and the Tramp’ a $45 Glizzilla

In the middle of Wednesday night’s broadcast from Coors Field, New York Mets play-by-play man Gary Cohen watched in amused horror as analysts Keith Hernandez and Steve Gelbs turned a $45 monstrosity into must-see television.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza explains rare Juan Soto lineup move

For the first time since May 30, 2021, Juan Soto is batting leadoff. The New York Mets face the Colorado Rockies on Monday at Coors Field in Denver, Colo., and manager Carlos Mendoza put Soto at the top of the order for the first time in nearly five years.