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Mets Star Pete Alonso Assigns Blame After Loss to Yankees

The New York Mets fell to the New York Yankees on Sunday evening, dropping the Subway Series' rubber match. Despite entering the eighth inning tied 2-2, the Mets let the game get away, surrendering a six-run frame.

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Mets release former first-round pick from minor league deal

The Mets have released outfielder Billy McKinney from his minor league contract with the club, as noted by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. McKinney signed a minor league deal with the club back in March.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 18

Disastrous Eighth Inning Dooms Mets In 8-2 Series Finale Loss

An emotional and action-packed weekend concluded with the New York Mets falling in the series finale to the New York Yankees by a score of 8-2. Solid pitching kept the Mets competitive, but their offense struggled, then it all unraveled in the eighth inning.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / May 18

Yankees 8, Mets 2 - A bad game, a bad broadcast, and a Bellinger grand slam to boot

The bullpen and the gloves let the Mets down tonight. In what started out as a tight pitchers duel ended with a whimper as the Mets dropped the game and the series to their crosstown rivals, losing 8-2.

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Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Subway Series Star Backs Out, Leaves Mic and Questions Behind

Juan Soto was supposed to give everyone watching Sunday Night Baseball a glimpse of what it was like to be the Subway Series's villain this weekend. At the last minute, just before the game, Soto backed out of the agreement with ESPN.

Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Announces Injury News Amid Player's Absence Against Yankees

The New York Mets and New York Yankees have been evenly matched through the first two games of their series, as the Yankees won 6-2 on Friday and the Mets won 3-2 on Saturday.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / May 18

Mets legend assesses Juan Soto's response to Yankee Stadium boos

A ton of the intrigue surrounding this weekend's Subway Series between the New York Mets and New York Yankees was about how Mets star slugger Juan Soto would handle the boos he was sure to hear from Yankees fans who are still upset about him not re-signing with their team in free agency this past offseason.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 18

Game Chat: Mets vs. Yankees, 7:10 P.M.

Sunday, May 18, 2025 • 7:10 PM Yankee Stadium • Bronx, NY LHP David Peterson (2-2, 3.05) vs. LHP Max Fried (6-0, 1.11) ESPN Talk about poetry and drama in the Subway Series!

Billy McKinney News / New York Mets on SI / May 18

New York Mets release veteran outfielder from Triple-A Syracuse

The New York Mets have cut ties with an organizational depth piece and familiar face. The Mets have released veteran outfielder Billy McKinney from their Triple-A Syracuse roster after just 33 games.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Mets’ Edwin Díaz drops mic after striking out Aaron Judge to beat Yankees

New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz made a bold statement after fanning New York Yankees star Aaron Judge on Saturday. Diaz posted that key strikeout to end the game against the Bronx Bombers.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 18

Mets NL East rival's star receives 80 game suspension for PEDS

The biggest threat to the New York Mets winning the National League East title just lost their best relief arm. Philadelphia Phillies star left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado has received an 80 game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Braves Claim Kevin Herget

The Braves announced that right-hander Kevin Herget has been claimed off waivers from the Mets and been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. The Mets designated Herget for assignment on Thursday.

Paul Skenes News / New York Mets on SI / May 18

Would a Paul Skenes trade make sense for Mets?

After 22-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes faced the New York Mets on May 12, he sent a strong message about the Mets' lineup when speaking with the media.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 18

New York Mets' Electric Pitching Prospect Just Keeps Dominating After Perfect Game

After throwing 6.2 perfect innings last week, New York Mets prospect Jonah Tong continued to roll on Saturday for Double-A Binghamton. The No. 6 prospect in the organization, per MLB Pipeline, he struck out eight batters over six scoreless innings.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 18

Big Four Leading High-A Brooklyn To Powerful Offensive start

The Brooklyn Cyclones (High-A) roster is littered with top prospects. First-round selections, blossoming middle-round selections, and a shining reflection of the work put in by the New York Mets’ new player development group.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 18

Incredible Collectible From 1986 New York Mets World Series Just Sold for $183,000

The final baseball used in the 1986 World Series has sold at auction for $183,000, according to a report from Cllct. The New York Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox in seven games during that series, and that represents the most recent championship for New York.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

NL East Notes: Young, Mauricio, Edwards

Today’s game between the Nationals and the Orioles included a scary moment where Nats center fielder Jacob Young crashed into the outfield wall at full speed and went down, as noted by Spencer Nausbaum of the Washington Post.

Ronny Mauricio News / New York Mets on SI / May 17

Mets' Ronny Mauricio optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

The New York Mets reinstated Ronny Mauricio from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and sent him to Triple-A Syracuse. He is coming off of a rehab assignment in Single-A and Double-A, returning from an ACL injury.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 17

This veteran right-hander has been a revelation for the Mets

Griffin Canning's latest outing, a five-plus inning start in his first Subway Series at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, resulted in just two earned runs allowed and four strikeouts against one walk.

Mets Pitcher Griffin Canning on a Tear to Start This Season

Mets score in ninth inning to even series with Yankees

Did Aaron Judge try to convince Mets' Juan Soto to re-sign with Yankees?

Insider shares how Juan Soto is fitting in with Mets amid inconsistent start

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16