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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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Carson Benge makes up for early defensive mishap with a walk-off hit for the Mets

Carson Benge began tonight’s game with a mistake that cost the Mets two runs, but he ended it with the game-winning hit in the tenth, as the Mets walked off the Tigers 3-2 in extra innings in a game that was full of oddities, but provided a glimpse into what the future may hold in Queens.

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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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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 13

Juan Soto leaves Mets’ game early after fouling ball off lower leg

For the second time in as many nights, a Mets hitter left the team’s game early after suffering an injury in the batter’s box, as Juan Soto fouled a ball of his lower leg in the bottom of the third.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Mets’ Francisco Lindor Injury Update Emerges Before Tigers Game

The New York Mets enter Wednesday’s home matchup against the Detroit Tigers at 16-25, sitting in last place in the National League East. New York has fallen short of expectations early in 2026, and to make matters worse, the club is without one of its best players in shortstop Francisco Lindor.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Are You Buying or Selling Mets Players in Fantasy Baseball 2026?

Before the 2026 season, the New York Mets were supposed to be a fantasy goldmine. Juan Soto was healthy and fully acclimated to Flushing. Francisco Lindor was coming off a monster 2025.

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.

Francisco Alvarez News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

What Happened To Francisco Alvarez? Latest Update On The Mets Catcher’s Injury

The New York Mets just cannot catch a break in their horrendous start to the 2026 campaign. While most of the superstars are struggling to perform close to their potential, the team is also missing some key personnel due to injury.

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.

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.

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