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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza explains rare Juan Soto lineup move

For the first time since May 30, 2021, Juan Soto is batting leadoff. The New York Mets face the Colorado Rockies on Monday at Coors Field in Denver, Colo., and manager Carlos Mendoza put Soto at the top of the order for the first time in nearly five years.

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Friday, May 4, 2026 • 5:40 PM Coors Field • Denver, CO RHP Huascar Brazobán (2-0, 1.15) vs. RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (3-1, 2.84) SNY Will it rain on the Mets’ parade?

New York Mets News / Sport Relay / May 4

Mets Give David Peterson New Role

Veteran southpaw David Peterson has been a consistent outlier in the New York Mets pitching staff. The 30-year-old lefty, who made his first All-Star appearance last year, has constantly fallen short under pressure.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / May 4

Mets Make Major Juan Soto Lineup Change

When you have the worst record in the league and the second-highest payroll, a shakeup is needed. On Monday, the New York Mets made a surprising change to their lineup ahead of their series opener against the Colorado Rockies.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

A.J. Ewing News / New York Mets on SI / May 4

How Mets Top Prospect Can Force Way to MLB

The New York Mets aren't doing great on the field right now, leading fans to search for potential saviors from the farm system. One player who fits the bill is outfielder A.J.

Carlos Mendoza News / Fastball on SI / May 4

2 Landing Spots for Carlos Mendoza if Mets Drop the Axe After 2026

The New York Mets are off to a dreadful start this year. They are 12-22 through their first 34 games, which is good for the worst record in Major League Baseball.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 4

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Take Series In Anaheim

For just the second time this season, and the first since early April, the New York Mets won a series on the road. The Mets took two out of three from the Angels to get the road trip off to a promising start.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

Mets announce intriguing starter for Monday’s game vs Rockies

The New York Mets begin a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Monday. And in an effort to not get swept again, manager Carlos Mendoza has shaken up his pitching rotation.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 4

Mets to Deploy Opener to Aid Struggling Starting Rotation

The New York Mets have ironed out their starting pitching plan for Monday's series opener on the road against the Colorado Rockies. Huascar Brazobán will start the game as an opener with David Peterson slated to handle the bulk duties behind him.

Mark Vientos News / Mets Merized Online / May 4

Vientos Delivers In Series-Clinching Win Over Angels

It has been a difficult start to the season for the New York Mets’ offense as a whole. A lineup that was constructed to have long, competitive at-bats has yet to showcase itself.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / May 4

Mets visit Rockies as teams attempt to play a three-game series around bad weather

Coming off a series win in Anaheim over the weekend, the Mets (12-22) still own the worst record in baseball. Weather permitting, they’ll have an opportunity to overtake the Rockies (14-21) in a three-game series against them that’s scheduled to begin this afternoon in Denver.

Carson Benge News / New York Mets on SI / May 4

Mets Rookie Outfielder 'Finding His Groove'

The New York Mets have been waiting for this version of Carson Benge. In Sunday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels, the rookie outfielder put together his best all-around performance yet in a Mets uniform.

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David Peterson News / Amazin' Avenue / May 4

David Peterson to pitch following an opener this afternoon against Rockies

David Peterson will be pitching following an opener this afternoon against the Colorado Rockies in Denver. The Rockies recently swept the Mets at home

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / May 4

New York Mets Roster Depth Stretched To The Limit As Another Infielder Heads For 10-Day IL

The New York Mets endured a horrendous April, putting them in dire straits early in the 2026 campaign. While the Mets are performing well below their potential, they are also hampered by injuries.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 4

Mets understand harsh reality of situation after series win over Angels

Mets players weren't taking many victory laps after they improved to 12-22 on the season via a 5-1 win at the Angels on Sunday.

Mets Select Vidal Brujan, Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment

Luis Robert Jr continues familiar trend with Mets that White Sox fans know all too well

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 4

Fresh off rare road series win, Mets take aim at Rockies

The New York Mets needed something to go their way in hopes of turning around a forgettable start to the season. Fresh off a rare series win, the Mets will hope to keep the momentum going when they travel to Denver to take on the reeling Colorado Rockies on Monday to begin a three-game set.

Mark Vientos News / Field Level Media / May 3

Mark Vientos' two homers power Mets over Angels

Mark Vientos hit a pair of two-run homers Sunday afternoon for the visiting New York Mets, who earned a rare series win by beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 in the rubber game of a three-game interleague set.

Ronny Mauricio News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 3

Mets make roster move after Ronny Mauricio breaks thumb

The New York Mets were compelled to adjust their roster Sunday after infielder Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb, leading to a 10-day injured list placement.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3

Mets Select Vidal Brujan, Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment

The Mets are filling their void at shortstop with Vidal Brujan, who had his contract selected ahead of Sunday’s game against the Angels. The club announced first baseman Eric Wagaman has been designated for assignment to clear a 40-man spot for Brujan.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 3

Mets' Bo Bichette could move to SS with injury to Ronny Mauricio

New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio broke his left thumb Saturday, meaning starting third baseman Bo Bichette temporarily could take over at his former position.

David Stearns News / A to Z Sports / May 3

Former Tennessee Vols star is the answer to the New York Mets’ biggest problem, and he could erase David Stearns’ biggest mistake

A former Tennessee Vols baseball standout could be the answer to the New York Mets’ biggest problem. The Mets are off to a disastrous start this season despite their massive payroll.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / May 2

The New York Mets’ 10–21 Start in Context: How Bad Is It, Really?

The New York Mets have stumbled out of the gate at 10–21, a start that feels bleak even by the franchise’s roller‑coaster standards. Fans have seen slow Aprils before, but this one has a particular sting: the offense has sputtered, the rotation has been inconsistent, and the division isn’t waiting around for them to figure it out.

Luis Torrens News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Mets Sign Luis Torrens To Two-Year Contract Extension

The Mets and catcher Luis Torrens have agreed to a two-year, $11.5MM contract extension, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon. The deal breaks down as $5.75MM in each of the 2027 and 2028 seasons, as per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, plus another $2MM is available in bonuses. Torrens is represented by Octagon.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Stearns: No Plans To Make Managerial Change

The Mets are out to an awful start, which is a situation that often puts a manager in the hot seat. However, president of baseball operations David Stearns downplayed the likelihood of manager Carlos Mendoza getting the sack.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 1

Mets confirm Carlos Mendoza plan amid dreadful start to season

Reports have suggested throughout the spring that the New York Mets do not want to fire Mendoza despite the club's woeful start. However, those stories surfaced before the Mets began Friday responsible for a league-worst record of 10-21.

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