Mets plan to activate Soto on Wednesday, will manage workload
NEW YORK -- While Juan Soto's calf injury has hardly been the sole reason for the Mets’ 11-game losing streak, it has certainly been a factor in the team’s poor play. The Mets will at least solve that part of their problem before first pitch Wednesday against the Twins, when
Burning sage, Lindor's HR not enough as Mets' skid hits 12
NEW YORK -- About three hours before first pitch on Tuesday, Mets owner Steve Cohen emerged into the Mets’ dugout for an impromptu chat about his team. Cohen described himself as “calm,” but also “concerned” and “focused.” He suggested that he is not the type to panic, even in the
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McLean takes perfect game bid into 6th for 2nd time in 2026
NEW YORK -- Try getting a hit the first time through the batting order against Nolan McLean. Just try it. If you’re anything like the first 45 big leaguers to attempt that feat this season, you will probably fail. For the second time this year, McLean took a perfect game
Tong returns to dominant form in his best start of the season at Triple-A
Jonah Tong has shown flashes through the first three weeks, but he had yet to put together a dominant outing. That is no longer the case, and this time, he had some help. The Mets' No. 2 prospect took a one-hit shutout into the sixth inning and departed after striking
Staff shake-up: Mets to call up Christian Scott, shift Peterson to 'pen
NEW YORK -- In the midst of their worst losing streak in decades, the Mets are shaking up their rotation. The team plans to call up Christian Scott to move into the starting five on Thursday against the Twins, bumping Kodai Senga back in the rotation. David Peterson will shift
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Could losing streak doom Mets' playoff hopes? Here's what history says
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Mets still 'fighting for each other' as losing streak stretches to 11
CHICAGO -- The way things are going, this was an inevitable end for the Mets. The losses have piled up, but they haven’t gotten any easier to digest. But Sunday’s at Wrigley Field may have been the most discouraging.
Mets stand up for Mendoza amid skid: 'We're not performing'
In the aftermath of the Mets losing their 11th straight game on Sunday, the players have defended their manager, Carlos Mendoza. After losing in extra innings to the Cubs, players took full responsibility for their 11-game winless streak, matching the club’s longest skid since Aug. 28-Sept. 8, 2004.
Myers starts Cubs finale before Peterson comes on for scoreless relief
CHICAGO -- The Mets announced late Saturday night that right-hander Tobias Myers would get the start on Sunday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in place of lefty David Peterson. The change of plans was not injury related, but manager Carlos Mendoza did point out the club was trying to
Mets' skid hits 10 as Peralta's efforts undone immediately after he exits
CHICAGO -- If there was ever a matchup to snap the Mets’ nine-game skid, this was it. Freddy Peralta, who owned more wins (nine) and struck out more batters (131) against the Cubs than any other team in his career from his time with the Brewers, made his first start
1 early-season development each team can believe in
It's still too early to tell exactly how the 2026 season will play out, but every team has seen at least one key player or position group get off to a strong start. With the help of MLB.com's beat writers, here's one early-season development every club can have faith in.
Mets lose 1B/DH Polanco (right wrist contusion) to IL, recall C Senger
CHICAGO -- Jorge Polanco, who has been dealing with injuries since the beginning of the regular season, was finally placed on the injured list ahead of Saturday’s game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The designated hitter/infielder had been playing through left Achilles bursitis since March, but after right wrist
Mets' No. 4 prospect dials long distance in both ends of Triple-A doubleheader
Ryan Clifford finally had enough, so he did something about it. And then he did it again. Homerless through the first three weeks of the season after going deep a career-high 29 times in 2025, the Mets' No. 4 prospect put together a breakout afternoon for Triple-A Syracuse, teeing off
McLean off to strong start in NL Rookie of the Year race
It was 25 years ago that a 13th-round Draft pick out of junior college emerged out of nowhere to rip 88 extra-base hits for the Cardinals and the first position player to go from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB cranked out 242 hits and 56 steals for the 116-win Mariners.
Compilation of issues contributes to Mets' longest skid in 22 years
CHICAGO -- Frustration is growing. Brett Baty wore those feelings in the postgame interview. Manager Carlos Mendoza reiterated that his club has to execute better. The rest of the clubhouse was silent as they packed up to leave. This was not the way this Mets season was supposed to begin.
Results mixed after Mendoza moves Benge to leadoff, Lindor to 3rd in Mets' lineup
CHICAGO -- The Mets crafted a new lineup in an effort to rouse their scuffling offense, but the results were mixed after the club's ninth straight loss. Rookie outfielder Carson Benge batted leadoff and went 1-for-4 during Friday's 12-4 defeat to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. He hadn’t hit higher
Mets unveil new $10 million 'outlier' development facility in Dominican Republic
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Lovelady goes back to Nats from Mets for cash
LOS ANGELES -- Richard Lovelady's whirlwind tour of the Majors continued on Thursday, when the Mets traded him back to the very team that designated him for assignment last month. The Mets dealt Lovelady, whom they had DFA'd themselves earlier this week, to the Nationals for cash. That move came
Mets looking for ways to transform frustration into answers, better play
LOS ANGELES -- Shortly after losing their eighth consecutive game, an 8-2 defeat to the Dodgers on Wednesday, the Mets sat inside a cramped visiting clubhouse searching for answers. In one corner, a group of veterans talked softly by their lockers. Around the room, various Mets buried their heads in
Mets join Dodgers for ceremony at Jackie Robinson statue at Dodger Stadium
LOS ANGELES -- Every April 15, baseball comes together to honor Jackie Robinson, the man who broke down institutional barriers to open doors for ballplayers of color. As much as Jackie Robinson Day is a celebration of his legacy, it's also a yearly reminder of the trials he endured on
Young (torn meniscus) out 6-8 weeks; OF Melendez recalled
LOS ANGELES -- Jared Young's feel-good start to the season hit a major snag this week, when the 30-year-old was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee. The team placed Young on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, calling up outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Syracuse to replace