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Francisco Lindor hit his 300th home run Sunday, joining Ernie Banks, Cal Ripken Jr., Alex Rodriguez and Miguel Tejada as the only shortstops to do it

Francisco Lindor reached another milestone Sunday, hitting his 300th career home run in the New York Mets’ regular-season finale against the Washington Nationals.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

2 players most to blame for Mets’ miserable season

The New York Mets did not merely miss the postseason in 2026. They finished 74-88, landed last in the National League East and turned one of baseball’s largest payrolls into a massive disappointment.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 3,000-hit club' quiz

The '2026 HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 28

Lindor, Soto make telling comments about Mets clubhouse after lost season

Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto make telling comments about Mets clubhouse after lost season ends

The team finished 74-88 for the campaign.

Bo Bichette, Juan Soto seem to offer hints about major decision that will impact Mets' future

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / September 27

Francisco Lindor Reaches Historic Home Run Milestone for Shortstops

On the last day of the 2026 regular season, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor etched his name in the MLB record books. Lindor launched his 300th career home run in the majors on Sunday.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / September 27

Francisco Lindor hits 300th HR, but Mets drop finale to Nats

Andres Chaparro had three hits, including two solo home runs, and the Nationals beat the New York Mets 6-4 on Sunday in Washington to end their season with a series win.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Mets Announce Reason for Francisco Lindor's Removal From Shortstop

The New York Mets have played better in the second half, but this year has been a huge disappointment given their expectations heading in. A lot of their struggles stemmed from not getting much from shortstop Francisco Lindor in the first half, as he struggled in the 40 games he played and missed most of it with a left calf strain.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 26

Juan Soto assigns blame for disastrous Mets season

What became a disastrous season for the New York Mets will mercifully come to an end this coming Sunday afternoon.

Kodai Senga rebuilding value with Mets after rough stretch

Mets fans won't love what Pete Alonso had to say about being an Orioles player

Nationals' win assures Mets of last-place finish in NL East

Why another 100-loss season isn't deterring fans of the Colorado Rockies

Pat Murphy benches All-Star veteran for not hustling in Brewers win

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Francisco Lindor Reacts to Major Mets Decision

Francisco Lindor was pleased to hear the New York Mets had removed the interim tag from Andy Green and made him their permanent manager. The Mets announced Green has signed a three-year contract through 2029 after taking over as interim manager in June.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 23

Mets players, icon react to stunning Andy Green news

Green kept a Mets team that had little to play for following the Aug. 3 trade deadline from punting on the rest of what became a lost season for the organization.

Andy Green speaks out after changing his mind about the Mets job

Mets make shocking Andy Green decision ahead of offseason

Howie Rose shares emotional message for Mets fans in last game as full-time broadcaster

The 'A.L. hit leaders since 1995' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 22

Mets make shocking Andy Green decision ahead of offseason

Green made the move from the front office into the dugout after the Mets parted ways with former manager Carlos Mendoza in late June.

Howie Rose shares emotional message for Mets fans in last game as full-time broadcaster

The 'Active RBI leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Mets share update on Jared Young injury after scary moment in loss to Phillies

New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was stretchered off the field in the top of the sixth inning of Thursday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mets 1B Jared Young (head) taken off field on stretcher

Four managerial fits for MLB teams that could make a change

Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Orioles' Pete Alonso

The 'N.L. HR champs since 1994' quiz

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Francisco Lindor reveals how much Mets miss Pete Alonso

The New York Mets may have been playing winning baseball since the trade deadline despite being a selling ballclub, but that turnaround of theirs was too little too late.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / September 14

Lindor Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Francisco Lindor is the Mets’ nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, MLB announced Monday. The honor goes to the player who displays the values the Hall of Fame outfielder did in contributing to the community and helping others.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 14

Mets players send messages to fans about return of Alonso

Mets players send messages to fans about return of Orioles' Pete Alonso

Alonso played only for the Mets from when he made his MLB debut in 2019 through last season.

Carson Benge a bright spot in disappointing Mets season

The '1969 Miracle Mets' quiz

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / September 12

Francisco Lindor powers Mets’ 6-homer rout of Yankees

Francisco Lindor, Luis Torrens and rookie Carson Benge homered off Gerrit Cole, and the visiting New York Mets rolled to a 12-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Juan Soto sends message to Yankees fans ahead of latest return to the Bronx

Soto famously helped the New York Yankees reach the 2024 World Series in what became his only season with the storied club, as he ultimately accepted a 15-year, $765M contract from the New York Mets in free agency.

New Bo Bichette prediction indicates Mets could be left scrambling for lineup help

Mets outlast Marlins in wild 15-14 victory to complete sweep

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Francisco Lindor Has Inspiring Message After Resilient Mets Win

Francisco Lindor believes the New York Mets are playing with the right mindset despite a difficult season, and their latest win gave him another reason to believe in the clubhouse.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2

Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses motivation for wanting to beat the Mets

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Freddy Peralta gave up a leadoff home run to shortstop Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets, Peralta's former team, in

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets

Mark Vientos reflects on MLB return after helping Mets defeat Rays