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Juan Soto Returns to Mets Lineup After Calf Injury

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Mets reinstated Juan Soto from the 10-day injured list Saturday, recovering from a Grade 2 calf strain. The five-time All-Star bats .283 with 21 homers and a .947 OPS this season. read more


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Tatis Two Homers, Amazing Catch Lead Padres Past Mets

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Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two homers and robbed Francisco Lindor of a grand slam, leading the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets. San Diego improved to 18-6 since July 24. read more

Mets rookies throw out three Padres in wild win

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Mets rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing threw out three Padres runners at home in the first two innings of New York's 2-1 win, a feat unmatched since 1920. Benge's 103.9 mph throw was the season's hardest by a position player. read more

Mets rookie Yan debuts with viral strikeout leap

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Mets rookie Jefry Yan celebrated his first MLB strikeout with a high-flying leap and grass slap in his debut, helping New York beat Cleveland 6-5. He escaped a bases-loaded jam, drawing boos from Cleveland fans. read more

Peraltas Mediation Helped Mend Mets Stars Relationship, Sources Say

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Freddy Peralta arranged a June meeting between Mets stars Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to ease tension, improving their relationship before his trade to Tampa Bay. Both deny a rift, but teammates report warmer interactions. read more

Mets Trade Minter to Twins, Begin Deadline Sell-Off

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Mets traded reliever A.J. Minter to the Twins for two minor leaguers ahead of Monday's deadline. Minter bolsters Minnesota's struggling bullpen in a playoff push. New York begins unloading veterans, with Brooks Raley, Clay Holmes, and Freddy Peralta expected next. read more

Peralta likely ends Mets tenure with win over Dodgers

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Mets beat Dodgers 8-3 as Freddy Peralta likely made his final New York start. The struggling pitcher, with a 4.99 ERA, is a trade candidate before the Aug. 3 deadline. Tyrone Taylor hit a go-ahead three-run homer. read more

Mets star Juan Soto out with Grade 2 calf strain

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New York Mets star Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 left calf strain, expected to miss significant time. The injury is more severe than his April strain, sidelining the team's lone All-Star amid a dismal season. read more

Mets Star Juan Soto to Get MRI for Calf Injury

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Mets star Juan Soto exited Friday's game with left calf soreness and will undergo an MRI. He missed time in April with a calf strain. Soto is batting .283 with 21 homers this season. read more

Mets blast past Phillies in smoky opener

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Francisco Alvarez hit two homers, Brett Baty added one, and Christian Scott pitched 5⅔ shutout innings as the Mets beat the Phillies 4-1 under hazy wildfire smoke skies in Philadelphia. read more

Mets may rest Bichette through All-Star break

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Mets hold Bo Bichette out of lineup for second straight day due to leg and ankle soreness. Manager says it's day-to-day; may rest through All-Star break. Bichette signed a $126M, three-year deal in January. read more

Mets Owner Cohen Backs David Stearns Amid Disaster Season

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Mets owner Steve Cohen confirmed he will not fire president David Stearns despite a second straight disappointing season. Cohen cited Stearns' 2024 NLCS run and a five-year contract, stating he wants stability over short-term panic for the franchise. read more

Mets Stars Blame Themselves After Manager Fired

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Mets players Lindor and Bichette took responsibility after Carlos Mendoza was fired, saying they failed him amid a 34-47 start. President Stearns called the change necessary, while interim manager Andy Green aims to salvage the season with 81 games left. read more

Mets fire manager after disastrous 34-47 start

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The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a disastrous 34-47 start, including a six-game losing streak. Despite a $375 million payroll, the team has underperformed with injuries and errors. Andy Green takes over as interim manager. read more

Mets fire manager Mendoza after disastrous start

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The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a 34-47 start and six-game losing streak. Andy Green replaces him as interim manager. The team, plagued by injuries and underperformance, sits last in the NL East with a 5.2% playoff chance. read more

Mets Move Senga to Bullpen, Soto May Hit IL

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The Mets demoted struggling starter Kodai Senga to the bullpen after he allowed seven runs in 3⅔ innings, worsening his 10.08 ERA. Francisco Lindor returns from injury, but Juan Soto’s back issue threatens more lineup instability for the last-place team. read more

Mets score 10 in 12th, rout Nationals 16-7

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The New York Mets scored 10 runs in the 12th inning, becoming the first NL team to do so since 1919, defeating the Washington Nationals 16-7. Carson Benge starred with an RBI single and two-run double as the Mets won their sixth of seven games. read more

Taylors Homer Sparks Mets Stunning Subway Series Rally

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Tyrone Taylor hit a tying three-run homer in the ninth inning, sparking a 7-6 comeback win for the Mets over the Yankees in the Subway Series finale, giving New York five wins in six games. read more

Mets Pitcher Holmes Faces Surgery for Broken Fibula

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Mets pitcher Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula after a comebacker, possibly needing surgery to install reinforcement. He's gathering opinions, with recovery taking 4-6 weeks. Holmes won't throw until pain-free, requiring a spring-training-like buildup before returning. read more

Mets Overhaul Injury Risk Assessment After Disastrous Start

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The Mets will reassess injury risk evaluations after acquiring Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr., who remain on the IL. President David Stearns acknowledged the flawed protocol as the team struggles with a 15-25 record, last in MLB. read more

Mets Call Up Top Prospect A.J. Ewing

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The struggling New York Mets, at 15-25, are calling up No. 2 prospect A.J. Ewing. The 21-year-old outfielder, ranked 28th in MLB, had an .827 OPS in 12 Triple-A games and stole 70 bases last year. read more

Mets Lock Up Catcher Torrens With $11.5 Million Extension

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Luis Torrens and the Mets agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million extension through 2028, with $2 million in incentives. The elite defensive catcher, turning 30, has caught 47% of base stealers since 2024, ranking among MLB's best. read more

Mets Stand By Manager Despite MLB Worst Start

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The New York Mets stand by manager Carlos Mendoza despite a 10-21 start, the MLB's worst record. President David Stearns confirms no change, citing it's not a manager problem. The Mets, with MLB's second-highest payroll, have lost 17 of 20 games. read more

Mets finish April with MLB-worst 10-21 record

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Mets lose 5-4 to Nationals, dropping series and finishing April with MLB-worst 10-21 record. New York lost 17 of last 20 games during homestand. Manager Carlos Mendoza says team must start winning series immediately. read more

Mets ticket prices drop to $4 amid historic slump

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New York Mets tickets have dropped to $4 for their game against the Nationals, cheaper than a $5.25 LIRR train ride, due to the team's 15 losses in 17 games. read more

Mets Losing Streak Sends Fans to Therapy

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A therapist advises Mets fans parents to help kids manage conflicting emotions from the losing streak and Lindor's injury, teaching them to sit with complicated feelings to build resilience. read more

Mets star Lindor placed on IL with calf strain

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Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain after exiting Wednesday's win. Manager Mendoza said Lindor will be "down for quite a bit." It's his first IL stint in nearly five years. read more

Mets End 12-Game Skid, Lose Lindor to Injury

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The Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Twins. However, the victory was dampened as star shortstop Francisco Lindor exited with left calf tightness and is scheduled for an MRI, likely heading to the injured list. read more

Mets Win, Lose Lindor to Calf Injury

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Francisco Lindor left the Mets' win over the Twins with left calf tightness after scoring a run. He will undergo an MRI. The victory ended New York's 12-game losing streak, coinciding with Juan Soto's return from injury. read more

Soto Returns to Rescue Reeling Mets

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Juan Soto returns from the injured list as the Mets try to end a 12-game losing streak. He will DH and says he feels no pressure to single-handedly save the struggling team, aiming to just contribute his best. read more

Mets Historic Skid Hits 12, Sparking Rivals Troll

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The Twins beat the Mets 5-3, handing New York its 12th consecutive loss. Minnesota trolled the Mets on social media, listing "Mets losses" among things you get in a dozen. The streak is the Mets' longest since 2002. read more

Soto Returns to Rescue Mets Slumping Lineup

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The Mets' 11-game losing streak may pressure manager Carlos Mendoza's job. Star Juan Soto returns Wednesday to boost the MLB's worst offense, which has struggled mightily in his absence due to a calf strain. read more

Mets Historic Slide Hits 11 Games

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The Mets' losing streak reached 11 games, their longest since 2004, after a 2-1, 10th-inning loss to the Cubs. Nico Hoerner's sacrifice fly secured Chicago's fifth straight win, while New York's offense continued to struggle. read more

Mets Polanco Hits IL Amid Slump

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The Mets placed struggling designated hitter Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist contusion. The move is retroactive to Wednesday. Polanco, 32, is hitting just .179 this season. read more

Lindors Slump, Gaffes Plague Struggling Mets

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Mets star Francisco Lindor is struggling both offensively and defensively, committing uncharacteristic fielding gaffes during a recent loss. His early-season slump includes a .167 batting average, compounding team struggles amid Juan Soto's injury absence. read more

Mets Call Up All-Star Closer Craig Kimbrel

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The Mets promoted veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, 37, to their roster, designating Richard Lovelady. Kimbrel, a nine-time All-Star with 440 saves, signed a minor-league deal and will serve in a setup role behind closer Devin Williams. read more

Mets Juan Soto Sidelined with Calf Strain

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The Mets placed star outfielder Juan Soto on the injured list with a minor right calf strain. He is expected to miss two to three weeks. Soto was off to a hot start this season before the injury occurred. read more

Mets Prospect Benge Wins Right Field Job for Opening Day

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Mets prospect Carson Benge will start in right field on Opening Day. The 2024 first-round pick impressed in spring training and the minors, securing the role after injuries and roster moves cleared his path. read more

Mets Bullpen Move: Manaea to Start Season as Reliever

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Sean Manaea will start the season in the Mets' bullpen in a piggyback role. The team opted for a five-man rotation initially due to schedule. Manager Mendoza said the decision was tough, noting Manaea will make starts later. The pitcher is healthy but his velocity has declined. read more

Lindor Returns in Mets Spring Training Debut

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Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor returned in spring training, going 1-for-3 after February hand surgery. He reported feeling healthy and on track. His recovery was ahead of schedule, boosting hopes for his Opening Day availability. read more