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New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / May 1

New York Mets Falter on Wednesday, But Starting Pitching Continues Historic Run

The New York Mets lost 4-3 on Wednesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Despite the loss, it was still a phenomenal April for New York, who finished the month at 21-10 and in first place in the National League East.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 1

Why Mendoza still isn't worried about Soto amid slow start

Why Mets' Carlos Mendoza still isn't worried about Juan Soto amid slow start

Soto's numbers so far hardly match the value of the 15-year, $765M contract that he received from the Mets this past offseason.

Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment

Mets reliever A.J. Minter considering drastic, season-ending measure

Watch: Yankees open game with three straight home runs ... again

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 1

Insider pours cold water on Mets' potential pursuit of 2 free agent aces

The New York Mets have produced baseball's best pitching staff to this point in the 2025 season without spending big on any of the top free agent pitchers (such as Corbin Burnes, whom they faced on April 30) this past offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 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 1

Your daily Mets trivia game, Thursday edition

Think you can figure out what Mets player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Hello Mets fans! We’d like to introduce you to our brand new Amazin Avenue In-5 daily trivia game.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Mets down to an all righty bullpen after latest injury

The New York Mets are now left without a single left-handed reliever in their bullpen after Danny Young was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a sprained elbow—an injury that could require Tommy John surgery.

Brandon Waddell News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 30

New York Mets LHP, Called to the Majors on Wednesday, Misses Out on First MLB Win

Brandon Waddell proved to himself on Wednesday night that he still has major league innings in that left arm of his. Called up by the New York Mets from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day, Waddell followed opener Huascar Brazobán to the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Mets reliever may require Tommy John surgery

Tommy John surgery is on the table for Mets reliever Danny Young, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters.

Mets select righty Chris Devenski, place lefty Danny Young on IL

Mets reliever A.J. Minter considering drastic, season-ending measure

Mets' Steve Cohen addresses Pete Alonso's future, Juan Soto's rough start

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Makes Unfortunate Announcement After Diamondbacks Game

On Wednesday night, the New York Mets lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks, dropping their season record to 21-10 through 21 games. Despite a valiant effort in the ninth inning, the Mets were unable to match the Diamondbacks in the final frame.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 30

Diamondback 4, Mets 3: Mets bullpen and offense disappoint to lose the game

The bats came alive too late and bullpen gave up one too many runs. The Mets were riding high, winning eight straight home games and having had a real offensive windfall the night before.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / April 30

Mets’ Rally Comes Up Short Against Diamondbacks

It had been four and a half years since Brandon Waddell had appeared in a Major League game. He last pitched in the United States on July 9, 2021, before the Mets called him up and gave him the ball on Wednesday to face Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks in game two of their series at Citi Field.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Mets Make Unexpected Decision Before Diamondbacks Game

The New York Mets have assembled the best pitching staff in the Majors this season. New York currently leads all of baseball in team ERA, with a 2.60 mark.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 30

New York Mets lose another lefty reliever to IL

An overworked bullpen group is getting even thinner as the New York Mets placed another key lefty reliever on the injured list on Wednesday. As first reported by Newsday’s Tim Healey, the Mets have placed southpaw reliever Danny Young on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow sprain retroactive to April 27th.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Mets select righty Chris Devenski, place lefty Danny Young on IL

The moves suddenly leaves the Mets with no lefties in the bullpen.

Steve Cohen News / New York Mets on SI / April 30

Mets owner Steve Cohen reveals future free agency pitching strategy

Some in the baseball community were critical of the New York Mets for their strategy when it came to acquiring starting pitchers this past offseason. Specifically,

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / April 30

Game Chat: Diamondbacks vs Mets

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Corbin Burnes (0-1, 4.05) vs. RHP Huascar Brazobán (1-0, 1.56) SNY • MLBN The Mets look to win the series against the Diamondbacks tonight in Queens!

Brandon Waddell News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 30

New York Mets Call Up Triple-A Pitcher For First MLB Appearance in Nearly 4 Seasons

Brandon Waddell is readying for his first appearance in the major leagues in almost four years after being called up by the New York Mets from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Sends Juan Soto Message After 0-for-3 Game

The New York Mets' hot start this season has an ironic twist. Although they signed superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the biggest contract in sports history over the winter, he isn't the reason for their MLB-best 21-9 record.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Mets’ $22 million star reliever nearing potential season-ending injury decision

The New York Mets are the hottest team in baseball. At 21-9, they are one game up on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the league. Through 30 games, the Mets have dominated at home with a 13-1 record.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / April 30

Insider walks back stance on Mets biggest 'weakness'

Heading into the 2025 season, most discussion about the New York Mets pertained to their projected starting lineup. This started after the Mets signed Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million deal.

Pete Alonso News / Fastball on SI / April 30

Pete Alonso Moves One Step Closer to New York Mets' Legends on Historic List

The New York Mets took the opening game of a series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night at Citi Field, winning 8-3. The win moves New York to 21-9 through its first 30 games.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 30

Mets bring blazing bats, hot gloves into matchup with D-backs

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said "there's a lot to like about the offense right now" after his team scored 27 runs in lopsided wins Monday and Tuesday night.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / April 30

The New York Mets Are Getting Creative in Center Field

Last season, Tyrone Taylor solidified his role on the Mets as a defensive-minded center fielder who occasionally came up with big hits. After all, his double off Spencer Schwellenbach in the 8th inning of Game 161 last year sparked a six-run rally in a game the Mets won 8-7, clinching a playoff spot.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 29