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Mets RHP Clay Holmes (fractured fibula) out 'a long time'

New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured fibula during Friday night's game, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed following the Mets' 5-2 loss to the crosstown rival Yankees.

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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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Mets lose starting pitcher Clay Holmes 'for long time'

Things keep going from bad to worse for the New York Mets. Not only did they lose to their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees, by a 5-2 margin on Friday night, but they also lost one of their most important players to a long-term injury.

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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.

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Mets shut down by Cam Schlittler

The Mets fell to the Yankees 5-2 in the opening game of this Subway Series at Citi Field. On a night when young flamethrower Cam Schlittler was facing

Carson Benge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Mets’ Carson Benge isn’t adding any pressure to his 1st Subway Series

Certainly, with the Subway Series between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees getting underway for the first game of the series on Friday, there’s no denying that the two fan bases will be rowdy.

David Stearns News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Yankees' Play-by-Play Announcer Harshly Criticizes Mets' David Stearns

With the Subway Series approaching this weekend, the New York Mets have managed to build some momentum by winning eight of their last 12 games. Nonetheless, the team still resides in last place in the NL East with an 18-25 record, a mark that is the third-worst in MLB and better than only the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Mets and Yankees Clash in Pivotal Subway Series

Yankees vs. Mets. An age-old rivalry in baseball's mecca highlights the MLB's rivalry weekend, and this year, there is plenty at stake for both teams. While the rivalry had lost some importance in recent years, it was re-ignited in 2024 when superstar Juan Soto opted to sign his historic new contract in Queens rather than the Bronx.

A.J. Ewing News / Mets Merized Online / May 15

3 Up, 3 Down: A.J. Ewing Helps Mets Sweep Tigers

The New York Mets swept the Detroit Tigers and have now won three of their last four series. They no longer have the worst record in baseball as well, with the Los Angeles Angels (16-28), Houston Astros (17-28), Colorado Rockies (17-27) and San Francisco Giants (18-26) all trailing the Mets (18-25) now.

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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.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 15

This Week in Mets Quotes: Mets vibes are better going into the Subway Series

Your 2026 New York Mets: We’ve been through a lot. “We’ve been through a lot. It feels like when we went through that stretch — every time we got down a couple of runs, the game was over.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Mets’ Juan Soto channels Aaron Boone with press conference answer ahead of Subway Series

The New York Mets are preparing for their three-game series with their cross-town rivals. Juan Soto has been on the other side of the rivalry before. Soto is dealing with an ankle injury, but seems ready to go for the series.

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The Mets’ Offense Is Finally Heating Up

On Thursday, the Mets finished off a dominant sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 9-4 win. The offense is finally finding its rhythm. Over the three-game set, the Mets put up a total of 22 runs.

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Aaron Judge sends warning to Yankees ahead of Subway Series showdown with Mets

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Juan Soto, Carlos Mendoza excited to see old friends when Mets face Yankees

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Jorge Polanco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Mets’ Jorge Polanco gets Achilles update, but no return date after PRP injection

The New York Mets are missing several key players due to injury, and it’s uncertain when one of them will return to the field. Jorge Polanco has been dealing with an Achilles injury, and he recently took a PRP injection.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 15

Mets kick off round one of Subway Series at Citi Field

Fresh off a series win against the Tigers, the New York Mets (18-25) welcome the crosstown rival New York Yankees (27-17) to Citi Field for a Subway Series showdown.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Mets carry momentum into Subway Series vs. Yankees

The New York Mets have four members of their Opening Day lineup on the injured list and entered this week with the worst record in the majors. The New York Yankees have spent every day this season in first or second place in the American League East and lead the AL in runs (223) and ERA (3.22).

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 15

Juan Soto, Carlos Mendoza excited to see old friends when Mets face Yankees

Star outfielder Juan Soto and manager Carlos Mendoza are two members of the New York Mets who know what it feels like to be on the other side of a Subway Series.

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David Stearns News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

'An Awful Maneuver' – Michael Kay Slams David Stearns For Mets Disaster

Despite having the highest payroll in the MLB, the New York Mets failed to reach the playoffs last year. Mets president David Stearns decided to make a massive overhaul of the roster, replacing a host of established superstars with fresh recruits.

Jonah Tong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Mets prospect Jonah Tong’s atrocious Triple-A stat line is hard to look at

The New York Mets have been struggling all throughout the 2026 season; despite going 7-3 over their past 10 games, they remain at the bottom of the NL East standings with an 18-25 record.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Juan Soto Calls Carson Benge ‘Perfect’ for Key Mets Role

The New York Mets might finally be turning their season around. After completing a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 9-4 win on Thursday, the Mets have now won seven of their last 10 games.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 14

Nolan McLean, Juan Soto help Mets sweep tumbling Tigers

Nolan McLean overcame a rough start to toss seven strong innings, lifting the host New York Mets to their first series sweep of the season with a 9-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / May 14

Mets' Juan Soto in Thursday lineup after brief injury scare

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto is in the lineup for Thursday afternoon's home game against the Detroit Tigers. He had been considered day-to-day after leaving Wednesday night's game with an ankle issue.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Mets get hosed by umpire Junior Valentine's blunder

The New York Mets got Junior Valentine’d during Wednesday’s game. New York played Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Fields in Queens, N.Y. In the sixth inning of the contest, Mets third baseman Brett Baty was batting against Detroit starter Framber Valdez.