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MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 19
Game Chat: Mets vs Nationals, 6:45 PM 
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • 6:45 PM Nationals Park • Washington, DC RHP Nolan McLean (2-2, 2.92) vs. LHP Foster Griffin (4-2, 3.53) SNY The Mets try to extend their winning streak to four games tonight as they take on the Nationals in game two of their four-game series.
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.
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?
Austin Slater News / Field Level Media / May 19
Mets designate OF Austin Slater among multiple moves
The New York Mets designated veteran Austin Slater for assignment on Tuesday and recalled fellow outfielder Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets
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.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / May 19
Mets’ Francisco Lindor Reacts to Retirement News
The New York Mets have endured a disappointing start to the season and currently rank among the worst teams in baseball with a 21-26 record. However, they have started to build some momentum during a three-game winning streak, with outfielders A.J.
Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19
Bo Bichette’s challenging 2026 Mets season draws honest admission from insider
The New York Mets had big expectations when Bo Bichette signed with the team, ahead of the 2026 season. New York has struggled, and Bichette has too at times.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Mets Select Anderson Severino
The Mets announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Anderson Severino. He has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, so he will stick with that club, but he is now on the 40-man and could be recalled at any time.
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 / The Spun / May 19
MLB Announcer Joe Davis Ripped For 'Obnoxious' Mets Call
FOX announcer Joe Davis was on the call for Saturday's nationally-televised Mets-Yankees game and by the sound of things, Mets fans would rather never hear Davis' voice again.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 19
The Mets’ Offense Is Finally Punching Back
The suddenly surging New York Mets won an extra-inning game by nine runs. Yes, you read that correctly. For 11 innings in a matchup with the Nationals, the game was as tight as it gets.
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.
Clay Holmes News / New York Mets on SI / May 19
Filling Clay Holmes' Rotation Spot Could be a Fluid Situation for Mets
The New York Mets are on a heater right now but one of their biggest challenges appears to be filling the hole created by the loss of Clay Holmes. The right-hander had been the Mets' best starter this season before suffering a fractured fibula on a comebacker off the bat of Yankees rookie Spencer Jones on Friday night.
Tommy Pham News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19
Mets DFA veteran who replaced Tommy Pham when he was cut loose
The New York Mets offense has struggled this year. Tommy Pham was dreadful in his nine games with the Mets, going without a hit. This led to Pham being designated for assignment by the team.
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.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Mets To Designate Austin Slater For Assignment
The Mets are expected to designate outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The veteran latched on with New York in late April after getting DFAed by the Marlins.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19
After wild game, Mets and Nationals focus on pitching in rematch
A pitchers' duel could be in the offing Tuesday night following a wild affair in the series opener between the visiting New York Mets and the Washington Nationals.
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 / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 18
Mets Set to Promote Pitching Prospect After Just 2 Triple-A Starts
The New York Mets are planning on calling up one of their pitching prospects for his major league debut later this week. Left-handed pitcher Zach Thornton, New York's No.
David Stearns News / New York Mets on SI / May 18
David Stearns' Offseason Disaster Somehow Keeps Getting Worse for Mets
The 2026 season for the Mets has not gone as planned. The hope was that New York, with its starting rotation and a good collection of offensive talent, which included Juan Soto and new faces like Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert, and Bo Bichette, would have this club in the thick of the NL East race.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Mets to Call-Up Top Prospect Starter
The New York Mets will be turning to one of their top pitching prospects to help their wounded starting rotation. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com first reported on Monday that the Mets are calling up top pitching prospect Zach Thornton who will make his major league debut on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals.
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.
Bo Bichette News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
Bo Bichette Clarifies Mindset Behind Mets Contract & Opt-Out Decision
The New York Mets expected Bo Bichette to help anchor their lineup when they handed him a massive three-year, $126M contract this offseason. Instead, the early months of 2026 have turned into a frustrating grind for both sides.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 18
Mets Now Have a Huge Opportunity to Salvage Their Season
The Mets have quietly begun to turn their season around. Sunday's dramatic win against the Yankees ensured the Mets capped a 5-1 home stand with their 10th win in 15 games during the month of May.
Francisco Lindor News / Fastball on SI / May 18
Francisco Lindor Injury Ripple Effects on Mets, NL East
The New York Mets are in a tricky spot right now. It's still far too early in the campaign for the Mets to do anything drastic. It's just May 18. The Mets have had a brutal season so far and are 20-26 on the season so far, but they have won two in a row and six of their last 10 games.
Aaron Judge News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19
Aaron Judge tells the truth about losing to the Mets
The New York Yankees were so close to winning their first Subway Series against the New York Mets since 2018, but their attempt to complete that mission was foiled again on Sunday.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
Clay Holmes fractures his tibia on 111-mph comebacker
The New York Mets’ 2026 season hit another major snag with the latest injury to starting pitcher Clay Holmes. The Mets veteran got nailed by a 111.1-mph comebacker in the top of the 4th inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.
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