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Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Pete Alonso Sends Clear Message Amid Uncertain Future With Mets

A 4-3 win over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates might register as another tally in the standings, but for the New York Mets, it was another data point in a growing case for Pete Alonso as the heartbeat of their 2025 campaign—and perhaps, a National League MVP candidate.

Brett Baty News / Field Level Media / May 13

Late heroics from Brett Baty secures Mets' win over Pirates

Brett Baty hit a tie-breaking homer in the seventh inning Tuesday night for the host New York Mets, who continued surging with a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The first six weeks of the MLB season have been full of surprising player performances. These 25 players stand out for their hot and surprising starts early in 2025.

Mark Vientos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Mets’ Mark Vientos suffers unfortunate glove blunder vs. Pirates

The New York Mets are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates for three games in Queens this week. After beating Pittsburgh in Paul Skenes’ start on Monday, the Amazins were looking for a series win on Tuesday.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / May 13

David Wright Sends Clear Message With Mets Facing Francisco Lindor Decision

Francisco Lindor is off to a hot start for the New York Mets, slashing .310/.374/.512 with nine homers and 26 RBI. The Mets (27-15) acquired the star shortstop

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Paul Skenes Sends Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto Message After Pirates' Loss to Mets

Paul Skenes pitched like the ace he is against the New York Mets' star-studded lineup on Monday, allowing just one run on six hits with six strikeouts in six innings.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 13

Mets legend David Wright praises Mark Vientos, Brett Baty's resiliency

With their recent resurgence on offense this season, Mark Vientos and Brett Baty received some high praise from another New York Mets third baseman. Former Mets third baseman and team captain David Wright was at Citi Field on Tuesday and met with reporters before New York's second game of a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Reacts to Devastating Yankees News

The New York Mets and New York Yankees will meet at Yankee Stadium for a Subway Series starting on Friday night, and both teams are off to hot starts this season.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 13

New York Mets continue to stay on top thanks to great depth, young talent

The New York Mets are proving time and time again that their winning is no fluke. Through mid-May, the Mets are still sporting one of the best records in baseball in 2025 at 27-15, even with injuries that have littered the roster dating back to Spring Training.

Rafael Devers News / New York Mets on SI / May 13

New York Mets viewed as possible landing spot for Red Sox star Rafael Devers

One of the most fascinating stories to follow in the MLB this season has been the growing discord between the Boston Red Sox and their star slugger Rafael Devers, who signed a 10-year, $313.5 million contract extension with Boston back in January 2023.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 13

Mets' dominance against top teams set for crucial stretch

The New York Mets haven’t flinched in the face of elite competition. They currently boast the best record in baseball against teams above .500, going 20-11 in such matchups.

Kodai Senga News / New York Mets on SI / May 13

How Kodai Senga has returned to form for the Mets

Kodai Senga endured a difficult 2024 season for the New York Mets. After Senga was sidelined for the first three months of the 2024 season due to a shoulder

Jeff McNeil News / Mets Merized Online / May 13

Jeff McNeil is Rounding Into Form

Jeff McNeil had several direct effects on the Mets’s 4-3 victory Monday night over the Pirates at Citi Field. He drilled a double into the right field corner off Paul Skenes in the fourth inning to tie the game at 1-1.

Pete Alonso News / New York Mets on SI / May 13

Pete Alonso gets honest about Mets’ resilience

While it was not the prettiest of wins for the New York Mets against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, they still managed to pick up a dramatic one-run victory.

Ronny Mauricio News / New York Mets on SI / May 13

New York Mets’ Ronny Mauricio assesses rehab process

After a lengthy recovery, New York Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio is starting to see progress on his road back to the big leagues. Mauricio, 24, was considered a candidate for the everyday third-base job in 2024 before he tore the ACL in his right knee while running the bases during a Dominican Winter League game in December 2023.

Kodai Senga News / Field Level Media / May 13

Behind Kodai Senga, Mets chase series victory vs. Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates don't have to look far this week for an example of the confidence and good fortune that comes with doing a lot of the little things correctly.

Pete Alonso News / Field Level Media / May 12

Pete Alonso lifts Mets over Pirates with walk-off sac fly

Pete Alonso lofted the walk-off sacrifice fly Monday night for the New York Mets, who edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in the opener of a three-game series.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 12

Why Francisco Lindor showed some extra emotion after go-ahead HR

Why Mets' Francisco Lindor showed some extra emotion after go-ahead HR vs. Cubs

Lindor discussed his big swing and resultant emotional showing.

Luis Robert Jr. drawing trade interest from notable contender

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Mets’ Pete Alonso asks perfect ‘angry’ question about potential grudges

New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso was brutally honest about whether he felt ill will towards the team’s front office. The four-time All-Star could not reach a long-term extension with the franchise, instead opting to sign a short-term deal with a player option after the first year.

Luis Robert News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

Luis Robert Jr. drawing trade interest from notable contender

Robert is the most valuable trade chip the White Sox have, and has been coming up in rumors for well over a year.

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'Managers from the 2011 MLB season' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Mets’ Scott Boras sends warning to MLB teams about Pete Alonso

The New York Mets are having a strong start to the season, and it’s with the help of Pete Alonso and his strong play. There has been a narrative floating around the MLB that first basemen in their 30s start declining, but Alonso is defying the odds and showing that’s not true.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Mets reliever Clay Holmes discusses free agency

One of the more interesting free agents on the market last winter was right-hander Clay Holmes, who entered the offseason having fashioned a very accomplished career as a reliever since being traded from the Pirates to the Yankees.

Mets blast four solo home runs, outmuscle Cubs

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 10

New York Mets Prospect Pulled Despite Being One Out Shy of a Perfect Game

Right-handers Jonah Tong and TJ Shook combined to throw the first perfect game in the history of the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Saturday, but it didn’t come without some fan criticism.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 8