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Mets to host first ever Alumni Classic Game in September

The New York Mets will be bringing back some of their franchise's greatest players this season for a very special day. On Thursday, the Mets announced they will host their first-ever Alumni Classic Game on September 13.

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SoCal, Not So Good: Mets Blow Late Lead in Disappointing Loss to Dodgers

If the Mets lose out on home-field advantage to the Dodgers by one game come October, they will surely remember this game as the one that got away. The Mets blew an early 4-0 lead and went on to lose 6-5 thanks to a couple of base-running and defensive blunders, plus a small village of 13 men left on base.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / June 5

Dodgers 6, Mets 5—LOBster fest to end LA series

The Mets had every chance to win this game, but failed to do so. The Mets lost one game against the Dodgers in the previous series against them at Citi Field, and it was a game they had every chance to win.

Pete Alonso News / New York Mets on SI / June 5

Mets' Pete Alonso reveals when he plans to retire

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso appears to be in the prime of his career right now. Even after simmering down from his scorching hot start to the 2025 season in May, Alonso is still on track to produce the best season of his MLB tenure.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Cy Young Award winners' quiz

The 'League leaders in MLB strikeouts since 2000' quiz

The 'MLB 30/30 club' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 5

Pete Alonso admits why he loves playing with Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto

When New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso re-signed with the team in February 2025, a short time before spring training, it finalized a trio of superstar hitters that cemented the Mets as one of the most dangerous offenses in all of baseball.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here's a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Mets Star Francisco Lindor Had Strong Words for Juan Soto

Just over two months into the 2025 MLB season, the New York Mets are 39-23. They have the best record in the NL and the second-best record in the MLB, only behind the Detroit Tigers.

Shohei Ohtani News / New York Mets on SI / June 5

Have the Mets figured out the code to stop Shohei Ohtani?

The New York Mets have exacted some revenge for their NLCS elimination at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning four of their first six meeting with the reigning World Series champs this season.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / June 5

Game Chat: Mets vs Dodgers

Thursday, June 5, 2025 • 4:10 PM Dodger Stadium • Los Angeles, CA LHP David Peterson (4-2, 2.69) vs. RHP Landon Knack (3-2, 4.58) SNY • MLBN Mets fans, we made it!

Francisco Lindor News / Field Level Media / June 5

Mets SS Francisco Lindor out of lineup Thursday with broken toe

Luisangel Acuna has been penned into the New York Mets' lineup on Thursday afternoon as the starting shortstop against the Los Angeles Dodgers as four-time All-Star Francisco Lindor takes a seat to deal with a broken toe.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

Pitching wins championships, and reliable starting pitching is becoming tougher to find in MLB. After two months of the 2025 regular season, here's a look at how the MLB rotations stack up from first to worst.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5

Lindor injury could give Mets nightmares after what Judge endured in 2023

Francisco Lindor injury could give Mets nightmares after what Yankees' Aaron Judge endured in 2023

While the Mets improved to 39-23 via Wednesday's 6-1 victory at the Dodgers, Lindor suffered a broken pinky toe when he was hit by a pitch during the game's first at-bat.

Hall of Famer provides insight into Juan Soto's early struggles

How historic is Aaron Judge’s 2025 start?

Mets' Brandon Nimmo explains what went wrong in game-losing play vs. Dodgers

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

The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 5

Mets Announce Alumni Game in September

Willie Randolph and Bobby Valentine co-managing, or how about the potential for R.A. Dickey pitching to Josh Thole again, or maybe Rubén Tejada getting a hit off Pedro Martínez, or could we see Rey Ordóñez robbing Curtis Granderson of a base hit?

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 5

Mets’ Edwin Díaz pokes fun at brother about potential NLCS matchup

If the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers meet again in the NLCS this season, the 2024 rematch may not be the only captivating storyline leading into it.

Griffin Canning News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Mets Make Strong Griffin Canning Statement After Dodgers Game

Griffin Canning continues to put together a tremendous 2025 MLB season for the New York Mets. The right-hander was sharp once again in a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / June 5

Juan Soto is utilizing the New York Mets' pitching lab

Despite a lack of stars and big contracts, the New York Mets' pitching staff currently holds a league-best 2.83 ERA. Often referenced in regards to the overachieving nature of the group is the organization's mysterious "pitching lab." But it's not just pitchers benefiting from the advanced facility.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5