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MLB News / Mets Merized Online / June 5
Game Chat: Mets vs. Padres, 9:40 PM 
Friday, June 5, 2026 • 9:40 PM Petco Park • San Diego, CA RHP Christian Scott (1-0, 2.97) vs. RHP Michael King (4-4, 3.18) WPIX The Mets avoided the sweep on Wednesday, beating the Mariners after two rough games.
Mark Vientos News / New York Mets on SI / June 5
Mets Should Trade Mark Vientos to Clear Space for Top Prospect
It's time to turn the page on Mark Vientos. The Mets' 26-year-old first baseman hasn't lived up to offensive or defensive expectations this season, slashing .219/.254/.380 with seven home runs, 26 RBIs, a minus-0.3 defensive WAR and three errors across 53 games, with 409 innings played at first base.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza drops honest admission on Juan Soto’s leadership approach
If the New York Mets are going to find their way back into the playoff hunt, they’ll be relying on outfielder Juan Soto. And that’s on and off the field.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
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 / June 5
When Francisco Lindor is Expected to Return to the Mets
The New York Mets should be getting one of their injured stars back in the coming weeks. Shortstop Francisco Lindor (left calf strain) is expected to return from the injured list in the third week of June, per MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
Jorge Polanco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5
Mets make Jorge Polanco decision before Padres game amid injury recovery
New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco is continuing to recover from an Achilles injury. While Polanco could return soon, he will not be activated for the Mets’ series against the San Diego Padres this weekend, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 5
Mets reportedly willing to make stunning Kodai Senga decision amid struggles
It sounds like the Mets may be running out of patience with Kodai Senga, who was viewed as the club's potential future ace not all that long ago.
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.
Juan Soto News / HITC / June 5
Juan Soto came out against a salary cap, and no player on earth has more reason to
The owners want a salary cap. Juan Soto, who signed the contract that a cap would have made illegal, just told them what he thinks of the idea. Soto said he doesn’t think a cap is right, pointing to the sport’s rising revenue as the reason it isn’t needed.
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / June 5
Mets close out west coast schedule with three in San Diego
The New York Mets (27-35) say goodbye to the West Coast time zone with one final three-game set in California, this time against the San Diego Padres (32-29).
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 5
The Mets may have found the exact outfield edge they needed
The Mets have spent too much of this season looking like a team searching for a pulse. Maybe they just found one in the outfield. The New York Mets have a new identity forming around Juan Soto, Carson Benge, and A.J.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5
Update reveals when Mets could become sellers ahead of trade deadline
The New York Mets could begin trading players not locked down via multiyear contracts to advertised contenders in June if the club isn't soon "back" in the playoff race.
Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4
Mets rumors: Insider calls Bo Bichette trade ‘highly unlikely’ before deadline
The New York Mets’ nightmare 2026 season continues. They might be coming off a 7-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, but they are still in dead last in the NL East with a 27-35 record.
Luis Robert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4
Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. injury update means he’s not close to returning
The New York Mets are not having a good season, and the injury to Luis Robert Jr. has compounded things. Now, the news got worse, and it seems like he might not be anywhere close to a return, according to Chelsea Janes of SNY.
Kodai Senga News / Empire Sports Media / June 4
The Mets have a Kodai Senga problem they cannot rush past
The Mets need Kodai Senga back, but his latest start with Triple-A Syracuse did not exactly calm anything down. He threw 5 innings against Scranton-Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday and allowed 3 earned runs, 6 hits, 2 walks, 2 hit batters, and 2 wild pitches on 91 pitches.
Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / June 4
Bo Bichette Has Much-Needed Breakout Game
If you can pinpoint one offseason acquisition that has been the most disappointing across Major League Baseball, the New York Mets' signing of Bo Bichette would be right at the top of the list.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 3
Why Mets should part ways with infielder Mark Vientos
New York Mets first baseman Mark Vientos has been one of the worst players in the majors this season. However, he does not see it that way. Vientos was asked on Tuesday how he feels he is adapting defensively to first.
Bo Bichette News / Field Level Media / June 3
Bo Bichette erupts as Mets halt Mariners' 8-game winning streak
Bo Bichette went 4 for 4 with three RBIs and Freddy Peralta pitched six quality innings as the New York Mets defeated the host Seattle Mariners 7-1 Wednesday afternoon to salvage the finale of the three-game interleague series.
Jonah Tong News / Field Level Media / June 3
Mets option Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse
The New York Mets optioned Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled fellow right-hander Joey Gerber from the same club on Wednesday. Gerber can help replenish the bullpen after the Mets used six pitchers in their 3-2 loss in 10 innings to Seattle on Monday and four more in an 8-3 setback to the Mariners on Tuesday.
Freddy Peralta News / Just Baseball / June 3
Freddy Peralta Could Be Right Back on the Trade Block Soon
Freddy Peralta‘s name was frequently mentioned in trade rumors during his time with the Milwaukee Brewers. After years of speculation, the right-hander was dealt to the New York Mets back in January.
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