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Mets, Marlins on quest to avoid last place in NL East

The New York Mets were thinking about playing in the World Series when the season started. But now, 51 games into the 2026 campaign, the Mets will look to climb out of last place in the National League East Saturday afternoon when they visit the Miami Marlins in the middle game of a three-game series.

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Jonah Tong, Sean Manaea Strong in Relief

Jonah Tong impressed in his MLB season debut Friday. Sean Manaea also turned in a strong outing. The two pitchers — the youngster and the vet, who throw from opposite sides of the plate — both had encouraging performances out of the bullpen in the Mets’ 2-1 loss to the Marlins on Friday at loanDepot Field.

Jonathan Pintaro News / New York Mets on SI / May 23

What Jonathan Pintaro’s Promotion Means for the Mets Bullpen

The Mets have been quite busy upkeeping their roster over the last several weeks, particularly by promoting prospects to fill roles on the main roster.

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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.

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / New York Mets on SI / May 23

Mets Should Absolutely Explore a Tarik Skubal Trade

The Mets' bullpen has become a force lately, leaving the starting rotation in a position to catch up. With internal options limited, New York could consider making a big splash before August's trade deadline, and even if it's a long shot, the Tigers' Tarik Skubal could have their interest.

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.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 22

Mets’ Offense Shut Down By Marlins In Loss

The New York Mets fell to the Marlins 2-1 in one of the worst showing from their offense this season. Outside of a 449-foot home run from Juan Soto that came off the bat at 107.7 mph, the Mets’ offense was absent from this game.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 22

Mets’ offense muted in Miami

The Mets’ offense once again could not get anything going in their 2-1 loss to the Marlins. With this loss they now drop below Miami in the standings to become cellar dwellars once again in National League East.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 22

Mets call up No. 2 prospect Jonah Tong, DFA Craig Kimbrel

The New York Mets recalled right-hander Jonah Tong, ranked as the organization's No. 2 prospect by MLB Pipeline, and designated veteran closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment in a corresponding move on Friday.

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.

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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.

Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / May 22

Bo Bichette's Heater Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time for the Mets

The Mets' lineup has been ravaged with injuries, but it certainly hasn't helped that one of the club's most accomplished hitters wasn't living up to his contract.

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.

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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 / New York Mets on SI / May 22

The Mets Need to Make a Change With Their Catching Duo Soon

The Mets are set to be without starting catcher Francisco Alvarez for the next two months, forcing them to turn to backups Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger.

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.

MJ Melendez News / New York Mets on SI / May 22

Mets' Solution to Their MJ Melendez Concerns Isn't Far Away

The irony—just a few weeks ago, the Mets fanbase was calling for MJ Melendez to start every day. The Mets haven’t been shy this year when it comes to failing to find a consistent rhythm.

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.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 21

Mets' Bo Bichette delivers in narrow win over Nationalns

Bo Bichette's two-run single provided the offense, David Peterson pitched five solid innings and the New York Mets held on to beat the Nationals 2-1 on Thursday in Washington to earn a split of the four-game series.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / May 21

New York Mets’ Next Pitching Addition Is Exactly What They Need

The New York Mets have barely survived the past few weeks, especially with Bo Bichette clarifying his contract situation. Now, they’re getting closer to adding a legit late-inning weapon.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Mets Face Interesting Jonah Tong Decision This Weekend

The New York Mets may be continuing their youth movement with their best pitching prospect. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are considering calling up No.

Carson Benge News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Carson Benge Is a New Hitter – Is He Worth a Waiver Claim?

Carson Benge arrived in Queens with all the fanfare a top prospect deserves. He hit .366 with an .874 OPS in spring training, made the Opening Day roster, and homered in his first big league game.

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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After wild game, Mets and Nationals focus on pitching in rematch

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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

Is Bo Bichette finally starting to have fun with surging Mets?

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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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