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Mets pitcher Christian Scott gets 100% real on brutal run support vs. Marlins

It has been a horrible stretch of baseball for the New York Mets. On Sunday, the Miami Marlins completed the sweep of the Mets, winning on a walk-off grand slam to take the 4-0 win.

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3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Sunk In Miami

We’ve hit Memorial Day, and the New York Mets are struggling to stay afloat. Finishing off the road trip in Miami, the Mets were swept by the Marlins. As a result, they went 2-5 on the road against two rebuilding teams.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / May 25

Mets limp home for three with the Reds

The New York Mets (22-31) welcome the Cincinnati Reds (27-25) to Citi Field for a three game series. It is hard to muster anything close to excitement for this team after an incredibly flat series against an uninspiring Marlins team.

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Bo Bichette News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Bo Bichette’s Rough Season Could Force New York Mets Into Tough Decision

Bo Bichette was among the most high-profile infielders available in the free agent market this winter. The New York Mets signed the 28-year-old to an eye-watering three-year, $126 million contract in January.

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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.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 25

An early look at the Mets’ trade chips

When the Mets’ 2026 season began, some fans were more confident than others in the potential of the roster that David Stearns built for the season. Among our contributors, though, nobody was predicting that the team would be this bad.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Once-again-reeling Mets on brink as Reds come to town

The last time the New York Mets were at Citi Field, they were riding a much-needed wave of momentum. When the Mets return home this week, they'll once again be tasked with trying to save a season in danger of spiraling out of control.

Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza calls out alarming issue after Marlins sweep

The New York Mets have been struggling. They are in last place in the NL East and have lost five of their last six games. Over the weekend, they were swept by the Miami Marlins, with the game on Sunday being lost on a walk-off grand slam.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / May 24

Marlins 4, Mets 0: Mets blanked and swept in Miami

The Mets could not capitalize on any of their offensive efforts today, leaving runners in scoring position ten times in nine innings. The Marlins were in the same boat for eight innings, and the game remained scoreless into the ninth inning before Heriberto Hernandez hit a walk-off grand slam to win the game for the Marlins.

Christian Scott News / New York Mets on SI / May 24

Christian Scott Impresses Again for Mets, Solidifies Rotation Spot

New York Mets right-handed starter Christian Scott turned in his best outing of the season on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, completing 5.2 scoreless innings of work with just four hits, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Bo Bichette and 3 players Mets must consider trading amid abysmal season

The New York Mets’ 2026 season has not gone according to plan. New York entered the ’26 campaign with serious aspirations of competing. Yet, the ball club is currently in last place in the National League East standings.

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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.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / May 24

Mets' Juan Soto (illness) scratched from lineup vs. Marlins

Slugger Juan Soto was scratched from the New York Mets' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the host Miami Marlins due to an illness. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Soto came to the ballpark on Sunday with a fever to go along with body aches.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24

Facing Marlins, last-place Mets try to salvage series

The reeling New York Mets will look to avoid being swept on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Miami Marlins in the finale of a three-game series between the National League East foes.

Jared Young News / New York Mets on SI / May 24

What Jared Young’s Return Means for the Mets’ Lineup

The Mets have been decimated by injuries to start the year, but are starting to receive good news on the injury front as the calendar prepares to flip to June.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Yankees Sign Peter Strzelecki To Minors Contract

The Yankees have signed right-hander Peter Strzelecki to a minor league deal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Strzelecki will begin his tenure with his new team at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Mets To Promote 27.00 ERA Pitcher As Sloppy Season Continues

The New York Mets are yet to find a way out of their disastrous start to the 2026 campaign. Their playoff chances look increasingly slim with the team still sitting in last place in the National League East.

Jonah Tong News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 23

How Mets Top Pitching Prospect Jonah Tong Fared in First MLB Outing of 2026

The New York Mets' top pitching prospect, right-hander Jonah Tong, made his highly anticipated return to the majors on Friday. And in his first appearance on a big league mound in 2026, the hard-throwing righty showcased exactly why so many fans are excited about his potential.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Royals Sign Luke Jackson, Génesis Cabrera To Minor League Deals

The Royals announced that right-hander Luke Jackson and left-hander Génesis Cabrera have been signed to minor league deals. Jackson opted out of a deal with the Mets last week.

Juan Soto News / HITC / May 22

Juan Soto reached a milestone faster than MLB legends

Juan Soto’s 100th career stolen base was not just another round number. It completed a rare statistical combination that few players in MLB history have ever reached.

Devin Williams News / HITC / May 22

Why Devin Williams’ Airbender is suddenly looking like itself again for the Mets

Devin Williams snapped off the Airbender again in a big spot, and the pitch is the clearest visual sign yet that one of baseball’s most unusual relievers may be finding his old shape with the New York Mets.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / May 22

A Lot Is Riding on the Shoulders of the Mets’ Youth Movement

The New York Mets have started to make noise again in the baseball world. And for once, it is positive. The Mets have won 10 of their last 16 games and have started to crawl out of the early-season hole they dug themselves in.

Marcus Semien News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Marcus Semien had the worst ABS challenge of the season

Marcus Semien was out there this week doubling down on a 16. The New York Mets infielder Semien went viral during Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals for an extremely ill-advised challenge.

Bo Bichette News / Just Baseball / May 21

Bo Bichette Is the X-Factor That Can Unlock the Mets’ Offense

The New York Mets signed Bo Bichette to a lucrative three-year, $126 million deal this past offseason to serve as a run-producing bat in the top of their lineup.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Peter Strzelecki Elects Free Agency

The Brewers announced this evening that reliever Peter Strzelecki cleared outright waivers and elected free agency, relays Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Clay Holmes News / Just Baseball / May 20

Who Will Replace Clay Holmes in the Mets’ Rotation?

Clay Holmes was off to a roaring start for the New York Mets in 2026 before he suffered an unexpected right fibula fracture on Friday Night. Holmes was the recipient of a 111.1 MPH line drive off the bat of Spencer Jones that drilled his right leg, fracturing the fibula.

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.

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

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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.

Legendary Mets announcer missed end of Yankees game for bucket list moment

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

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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.

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