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In Mets debut, Frankie Montas out to turn tide vs. Braves

Frankie Montas will finally make his New York Mets debut Tuesday night. The skidding Mets can only hope he's nearly as good upon his return as Ronald Acuna Jr.

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New Mets Player Breaks Silence After Joining the Team

As the New York Mets navigate what has been a season-worst stretch of play, pressure continues to mount on manager Carlos Mendoza and president of baseball operations David Stearns to find answers.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / June 23

Mets’ Offensive Struggles Prevail In 3-2 Loss to Atlanta

The Mets (46-33) fell to the Braves (36-41) by a score of 3-2 on Monday evening at Citi Field. In the first of a four-game series, the Mets were hoping to rebound from a tough stretch in the division, having dropped five of six to the Phillies and Braves entering the night.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 23

Braves 3, Mets 2: Mets get (Black)burned again by their rotation in yet another loss

The tepid Mets offense can’t catch up to the damage done by their pitching. For the second time in as many weeks, the Mets were starting a series with the Braves.

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

During the 2023 MLB season, 29 players hit 30 or more home runs. How many can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 23

MLB Sends Ronald Acuña Jr. Message During Mets Game

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been posting a dominant performance throughout the 2025 regular season, decisively eliminating any doubts about his return to peak form.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Juan Soto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Mets’ Juan Soto bashes pearl of a HR vs. Braves

The New York Mets needed a spark on Monday night against a divisional rival, and Juan Soto delivered one that nearly rocked Citi Field off its foundation.

Kodai Senga News / New York Mets on SI / June 23

Mets' Kodai Senga reveals injury update, next steps for return

On June 22, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provided an encouraging injury update on ace pitcher Kodai Senga, who suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain while he was pitching during New York's June 12 game against the Washington Nationals.

Carlos Mendoza News / A to Z Sports / June 23

New York Mets fans are livid over a Carlos Mendoza decision that looks like a major red flag for the second-year manager

New York Mets fans are understandably livid over a baffling decision that manager Carlos Mendoza made on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets, losers of eight of their last nine games, trailed 7-1 going into the top of the 9th inning in Sunday night's game against the Phillies.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Mets fans are already losing it over reliever’s new official nickname

Amid a flurry of New York Mets roster moves on Monday, one in particular is sure to dominate the conversation on middle school playgrounds nationwide. Relief pitcher Richard Lovelady will join the team for the Mets’ game against the Atlanta Braves after the two sides agreed to a Major League contract.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 23

Young Mets core offensively silent during team's rough patch

It is no secret that June has been unkind to the New York Mets. Having lost eight of their last nine games, the Mets are really seeing their first signs of humanity and struggle in 2025.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Mets Demote Brother of Former NL MVP to Minors on Monday

The New York Mets have been trying to get back into their winning ways after going on a seven-game losing streak recently. New York was able to snap the streak on Saturday in their win against the Philadelphia Phillies, but would later lose the series-determining matchup on Sunday.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 23

New York Mets send down promising infielder, call-up veteran outfielder

Ahead of a crucial four-game series against the Atlanta Braves, the New York Mets are making a slew of roster moves. After signing lefty reliever Dicky

Luisangel Acuna News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Mets send Luisangel Acuna to Triple-A after miserable stretch

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. returned from a lengthy injury layoff in May. Since rejoining the Braves lineup, the former NL MVP has been raking, posting a .396 batting average and 1.202 OPS in 27 games.

New York Mets News / Inside The Diamonds / June 23

New York Mets Roster Moves 6/23/2025

The New York Mets reshuffled their roster on Monday, addressing both injuries and performance needs. These moves involve multiple position changes, a free-agent signing, and some notable promotions and demotions.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 23

New York Mets sign lefty reliever to major league deal

The New York Mets are adding a southpaw to their bullpen. On Monday afternoon, FanSided insider Robert Murray first reported that left-handed reliever Dicky Lovelady had agreed to a major league contract with the Mets.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 23

New York Mets Prospect Riding Elite Changeup to Great Success in Minor Leagues

New York Mets minor leaguer Jonah Tong is continuing to catch attention for the season he's putting together at Double-A Binghamton. And in addition to

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Mets Make Big Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso Announcement on Monday

The New York Mets, who started the season strong and still hold a solid 46–32 record, have recently hit a rough patch. Their latest loss came Sunday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, capping off a difficult two-week stretch in which they’ve dropped eight of their last nine games.

Travis Jankowski News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Mets Select Travis Jankowski, Option Luisangel Acuña

The Mets announced a series of roster moves today, including the previously-reported signing of left-hander Richard Lovelady. The Mets announced his name as “Dicky Lovelady” and Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that the southpaw has indeed requested that name change.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Mets Sign Former MiLB Pitcher of the Year After Recent Injuries in Rotation

The New York Mets have been slumping in their most recent outings. After emerging as the top team in the NL East, New York has run into a 2-8 record in their past 10 games, and it seemed that they have started to fall off since the injury to Cy Young candidate Kodai Senga.

Francisco Lindor News / Total Apex Sports / June 23

New York Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor Sees Tremendous Streak Halted

New York Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a home run last night on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. That usually leads to wins. That was not the case on Sunday night.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 23

Do recent stats show Juan Soto has gotten past springtime swoon?

Do recent stats show Mets' Juan Soto has gotten past springtime swoon?

Danny Abriano of SNY shared on Monday why there are reasons to believe that Mets outfielder Juan Soto has fully put his previous at-the-plate struggles behind him in the early days of the summer.

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Luke Voit News / Fastball on SI / June 23

Luke Voit, Who Once Led MLB in Home Runs, Officially Arrives in Japan For Next Phase of Career

June 23: Despite reports of this signing more than two weeks ago, Voit just arrived in Japan this weekend. He will play for Rakuten in order to continue his career.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 23

Why Mets sent struggling Francisco Alvarez down to Triple-A

Alvarez hit 25 home runs as a rookie in 2023, but the 23-year-old has largely lacked that kind of pop at the plate since he missed time due to a torn ligament in his left thumb last year.

Mets make surprising move with former top prospect

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New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Mets surprisingly send former top prospect to minors

The New York Mets made the surprising decision Sunday to send one of their regular starters to the minor leagues. The Mets on Sunday sent catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse and called up Hayden Senger to replace him.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 22