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Mets' Carlos Mendoza Had Pete Alonso Words After Pirates Game

The New York Mets find ways to win, which is a common trait among the best teams throughout history. They won a 4-3 thriller against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday despite being held to just one run in six innings by 2024 NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes.

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Pete Alonso lifts Mets over Pirates with walk-off sac fly

Pete Alonso lofted the walk-off sacrifice fly Monday night for the New York Mets, who edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Comparing the Current Value of Juan Soto and Aaron Judge

One of the biggest regular season series is coming up in the Bronx this weekend, as the New York Yankees face off against the crosstown Mets in the first Subway Series of 2025.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Pete Alonso News / Amazin' Avenue / May 12

Mets 4, Pirates 3: Alonso sac fly walks off Pirates

The Mets won a very weird baseball game. In a game that included plenty of close calls, errors, and assorted miscues, the Mets walked off the Pirates for a 4-3 win to open their series in Queens.

Sean Manaea News / New York Mets on SI / May 12

Mets' Sean Manaea takes important step during rehab process

For as good as the New York Mets' starting pitching rotation has been this season, they're potentially one step closer to getting a much-needed reinforcement.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 12

Matt Allan among three Mets prospects to receive promotion

The New York Mets' farm system has a lot of intriguing pitching prospects on the way. While the recent highlight of the Mets' minor league arms was Jonah Tong's performance in a combined perfect game, the team showcased its depth by promoting three more pitching prospects on Monday.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 12

Game Chat: Pirates vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Monday, May 12, 2025 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Paul Skenes (3-4, 2.77) vs. LHP David Peterson (2-2, 3.05) SNY The Mets took the series against the first-place Cubs over the weekend and now welcome the last-place Pirates to Citi Field.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / May 12

Mets reliever recalls Juan Soto scouting report fail

One of the most impressive aspects of New York Mets left-handed slugger Juan Soto's game is that his production doesn't fall off when facing southpaw pitchers as opposed to righties.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 12

How Mets' Mark Vientos, Brett Baty can create more playing time for each other

After getting off to slow starts at the plate this season, Brett Baty and Mark Vientos are both beginning to play themselves into the New York Mets' everyday lineup.

Luis Robert News / A to Z Sports / May 12

The player not named Luis Robert that the New York Mets need to target in a trade to help carry the franchise to a World Series

The New York Mets have several areas of their roster that they'll need to solidify later this summer to help the team make a World Series run. Specifically,

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 12

Mets Sweep Double-A Weekly Awards

It was a big week on the field for a couple of players in the Mets’ farm system, and that play has resulted in some hardware off of it. Jonah Tong and Ryan Clifford of the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies won the Eastern League weekly awards for pitcher and hitter for their performance these past seven days.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

Ryan Clifford News / New York Mets on SI / May 12

Ryan Clifford named Mets' Minor League Player of the Week

One of the New York Mets’ top prospects is heating up. On Monday, Double-A first baseman Ryan Clifford was named both the Mets’ Minor League Player of the Week and Eastern League Player of the Week.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 12

ESPN Reveals $4 Million Mets Pitcher As Surprising Cy Young Frontrunner

The New York Mets made several high-risk, high-reward signings of pitchers in the offseason, with the signing of career reliever Clay Holmes to a three-year, $36 million deal being the most surprising.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 12

New York Mets have telling stat when these hurlers take the mound

The New York Mets have gotten off to a fast start this season on the strength of their starting pitching. Even without Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, the Mets have the best team ERA in the league at 2.88, with their starting pitchers working to a 2.67 ERA.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / New York Mets on SI / May 12

Mets fumbled ex-prospect turned All-Star candidate in 'lopsided' trade, per expert

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has burst onto the scene in 2025 to quickly become one of the league's most exciting players. His insane speed

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 12

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Ride Clutch Wave To Win Cubs Series

The New York Mets sent a real statement by taking two out of three from a very good Chicago Cubs team. Coming up with the big hit in key spots was the driving force behind an impressive series win at Citi Field.

MLB News / Sneakers on SI / May 12

Francisco Lindor & New Balance Stood Out on Mother's Day in MLB

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-2. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor homered in the victory and may have had the best footwear in the entire league.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 12

Why Francisco Lindor showed some extra emotion after go-ahead HR

Why Mets' Francisco Lindor showed some extra emotion after go-ahead HR vs. Cubs

Lindor discussed his big swing and resultant emotional showing.

Luis Robert Jr. drawing trade interest from notable contender

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

Sean Manaea News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Mets Predicted to Make Major Trade After Sean Manaea News

The New York Mets secured a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, improving their overall record 26-15. Despite some recent inconsistency, New York still sits atop the National League East, holding a narrow 1.5 game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11

Four-run eighth inning powers Mets past Cubs 6-2

Francisco Lindor led off the eighth inning with a tie-breaking home run to spark a four-run outburst and give the New York Mets a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the deciding game of a three-game series between National League division leaders.

Luis Robert News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

Luis Robert Jr. drawing trade interest from notable contender

Robert is the most valuable trade chip the White Sox have, and has been coming up in rumors for well over a year.

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'Managers from the 2011 MLB season' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Mets reliever Clay Holmes discusses free agency

One of the more interesting free agents on the market last winter was right-hander Clay Holmes, who entered the offseason having fashioned a very accomplished career as a reliever since being traded from the Pirates to the Yankees.

Mets blast four solo home runs, outmuscle Cubs

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 10

New York Mets Prospect Pulled Despite Being One Out Shy of a Perfect Game

Right-handers Jonah Tong and TJ Shook combined to throw the first perfect game in the history of the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Saturday, but it didn’t come without some fan criticism.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 8