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Mets' David Stearns Expresses Confidence in Devin Williams as Closer

Mets' David Stearns Expresses Confidence in Devin Williams as Closer

While the New York Mets are showing signs of much-needed momentum, there are still a few weak points that the team is looking to solve. The lineup, for all of its struggles to begin the year, sprung to life on Thursday behind Juan Soto's return and Bo Bichette heating up.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 24

Mets’ Comeback Falls Short in Loss to Rockies

Freddy Peralta and the New York Mets (9-17) took on the Colorado Rockies (11-16) looking to extend their winning streak to three games. Friday night’s game kicked off a three-game set with the Rockies, marking the second series of a nine-game home-stand.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 24

Back in the loss column

In a game that featured all the worst aspects of the 2026 team, the Mets dropped the opener of their three game set with the Rockies 4-3. Freddy Peralta was outpitched by Michael Lorenzen, who entered the game with an ERA of nearly 7.5.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 24

David Stearns Gives Updates on Lindor, Polanco & Minter

Before the New York Mets’ series opener against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field, president of baseball operations David Stearns held a press conference and provided some injury updates on a slew of players.

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

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?

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

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 / Mets Merized Online / April 24

Game Chat: Rockies vs. Mets, 7:10 PM

Friday, April 24, 2026 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Michael Lorenzen (1-2, 7.48) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (1-2, 4.05) WPIX The New York Mets have finally won back-to-back games and now will try to win three games in a row for the first time in what feels like a century!

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / April 24
Mets Announce More Unfortunate Francisco Lindor News Before Rockies Game

Mets Announce More Unfortunate Francisco Lindor News Before Rockies Game

The New York Mets have had a disastrous month of April, entering Friday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies with a 9-16 record. Even with two straight wins, the hole remains deep, and the path out of it just became even more difficult.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 24
Mets Intend to Return David Peterson to Starting Rotation

Mets Intend to Return David Peterson to Starting Rotation

The New York Mets have an important decision to make with their starting rotation after optioning Christian Scott back to Triple-A following his start on Thursday.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / April 24
How Juan Soto is Already Strengthening the Mets' Lineup

How Juan Soto is Already Strengthening the Mets' Lineup

During the time that Juan Soto was on the injured list with a calf strain, the New York Mets had one of the worst offenses in baseball, if not the worst.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 24

Mets option Christian Scott to Syracuse, select Carl Edwards Jr.

The Mets shuffled a pair of right-handed pitchers in a Friday afternoon roster move, optioning Christian Scott back to Triple-A Syracuse and promoting veteran pitcher Carl Edwards Jr.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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 / New York Mets on SI / April 24
Mets Recall Veteran Reliever and Option Christian Scott to Triple-A

Mets Recall Veteran Reliever and Option Christian Scott to Triple-A

Thursday’s game did not go as Christian Scott had planned when he was recalled to start against the Minnesota Twins. The New York Mets pulled out the victory, but not before Scott was yanked in the second inning after walking five of the first ten batters he faced.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / April 24

Mets Call Up Carl Edwards Jr., Option Christian Scott

The New York Mets are calling up 34-year-old right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. from Triple-A Syracuse and optioning Christian Scott back to the minor leagues, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Friday.

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 The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
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 The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
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 The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
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 The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 24
Why the Mets Might Have to Trade a Starter Sooner Than Later

Why the Mets Might Have to Trade a Starter Sooner Than Later

The New York Mets finally have something to smile about. After winning a raucous game last night against the Minnesota Twins, the Mets can once again taste a winning streak.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24
Mets promoting 2016 World Series-winning pitcher

Mets promoting 2016 World Series-winning pitcher

The New York Mets are reportedly promoting Carl Edwards Jr. to the big league roster, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. Christian Scott was optioned in a corresponding move.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 24

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Snap Skid With Twins Series Win

Rejoice! The New York Mets finally won a game and a series! After the losing streak hit 12 consecutive games, the Mets finally put an end to the downslide by taking two out of three from the Minnesota Twins.

Francisco Lindor News / Fastball on SI / April 24
Francisco Lindor Headlines 4 Big-Name MLB Injuries to Watch

Francisco Lindor Headlines 4 Big-Name MLB Injuries to Watch

April is not even over yet and we have already seen some unfortunate injuries across Major League Baseball to some of the game's biggest stars. The most recent news, of course, was the New York Mets announcing on Thursday that star shortstop Francisco Lindor was placed on the 10-Day Injured List due to a left calf strain.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 24
Mets' Francisco Lindor shares concerning update on calf injury

Mets' Francisco Lindor shares concerning update on calf injury

It sounds like he won't return to the lineup anytime soon.

Mets players react to controversial comments from Juan Soto 
Pirates' Konnor Griffin celebrates 20th birthday with first career home run
Blue Jays make needed change at closer
Cody Bellinger pulled a disrespectful move on Red Sox at end of game
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez tearing it up in Triple-A
Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24
How Mets still screwed up with Carlos Mendoza ‘mistranslation’ despite win over Twins

How Mets still screwed up with Carlos Mendoza ‘mistranslation’ despite win over Twins

The New York Mets finally broke their long losing streak after 12 losses in a row. Now, the Mets officially have a winning streak, winning a second straight game over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

Bo Bichette News / Field Level Media / April 23
Bo Bichette slams key double as Mets take Twins series

Bo Bichette slams key double as Mets take Twins series

Bo Bichette had three hits Thursday night, including the three-run eighth-inning double that snapped a tie and lifted the host New York Mets to a 10-8 win over the Minnesota Twins in the rubber game of a three-game interleague series.

Ronny Mauricio News / Yardbarker / April 23
Ronny Mauricio to get his chance with Mets in wake of Francisco Lindor injury

Ronny Mauricio to get his chance with Mets in wake of Francisco Lindor injury

Ronny Mauricio has been unable to establish himself at the major league level with the New York Mets. That may be about to change. 

Mets finally end brutal losing streak in Juan Soto's return, but lose different star to injury
Mets are back in the win column but lose Francisco Lindor to injury
Assessing how losing Francisco Lindor to IL will impact Mets
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz
Francisco Lindor News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23
Assessing how losing Francisco Lindor to IL will impact Mets

Assessing how losing Francisco Lindor to IL will impact Mets

The Mets announced that shortstop Francisco Lindor has been placed on the 10-day injured list.

Mets finally end brutal losing streak in Juan Soto's return, but lose different star to injury
Mets players react to controversial comments from Juan Soto 
Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz
Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / April 24
Mets players react to controversial comments from Juan Soto 

Mets players react to controversial comments from Juan Soto 

Soto raised eyebrows when he admitted that he hadn't really spoken with teammates during the club's skid.

Mets finally end brutal losing streak in Juan Soto's return, but lose different star to injury
MLB check-in: Shohei Ohtani nears history, Mets hit rock-bottom, Astros unravel
Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
Mets had the best post after their 12-game losing streak finally ended

Mets had the best post after their 12-game losing streak finally ended

New York Mets fans can finally come out of hiding. The Mets officially broke their nightmarish 12-game losing streak with a win on Wednesday over the Minnesota Twins.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
Juan Soto has concerning quote about his Mets teammates

Juan Soto has concerning quote about his Mets teammates

Juan Soto is set to return for the New York Mets, but one comment he made prior to Wednesday’s game did not suggest he represents the end of the team’s problems.

What Mets' Carlos Mendoza has heard from Steve Cohen amid brutal losing streak
Mets fans gave sarcastic MVP chants after latest disaster
Lucas Giolito signs with new team
Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition
Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat
Marcus Semien News / Just Baseball / April 22
It’s Looking Like This Is the New ‘Normal’ For Marcus Semien

It’s Looking Like This Is the New ‘Normal’ For Marcus Semien

The struggles of the New York Mets are so incomprehensible that it’s hard to fathom how a team with this much star talent has managed to lose 11 games in a row.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
Mets fans gave sarcastic MVP chants after latest disaster

Mets fans gave sarcastic MVP chants after latest disaster

New York Mets fans could only make light of their situation as one of the franchise’s worst stretches ever continued on Tuesday night. The Mets appeared to be on the verge of ending their 11-game losing streak when they took a 3-0 lead over the Minnesota Twins through five innings at Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y.

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