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Mets’ Pete Alonso sounds off on failed comeback bid in brutal loss to Diamondbacks

After a miserable month of May that saw them go just 9-19, the New York Mets fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-5 on Saturday. The Mets did their best to rally, scoring four runs in the ninth inning.

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On the day that Darryl Strawberry had his uniform number retired, he turned into a jinx in the broadcast booth, as the Diamondbacks scored four times while Strawberry chatted with Gary Cohen and his two former teammates and wound up with a 10-5 win Saturday afternoon at Citi Field.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

New York Mets honor Darryl Strawberry in fitting fashion

Mets honor Darryl Strawberry in fitting fashion during number retirement ceremony

The New York Mets had a touching tribute to Darryl Strawberry during the franchise icon's number retirement ceremony.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / 3 hours ago

Who Will Be the New York Mets Next Jersey Retired?

Before Steve Cohen became the owner of the New York Mets, the franchise’s criteria for retiring a jersey number was pretty straightforward. Get inducted into the Hall of Fame with a Mets logo on your cap and then you get your jersey retired.

Sean Manaea News / Amazin' Avenue / 1 hour ago

Diamondbacks 10, Mets 5: Manaea scuffles, offense struggles until late

Manaea gives up two big innings as Mets fall to Diamondbacks The Mets honored a legend on Saturday, retiring Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 and celebrating the life and career of a franchise great.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / 1 hour ago

3 Mets legends who need their number retired

On Saturday afternoon, Daryl Strawberry will join his 1986 World Series Championship teammate Dwight Gooden as the second Met to have his number retired this season.

Ji-Man Choi News / Empire Sports Media / 4 minutes ago

Mets release veteran infielder after disappointing showing

After a solid start, the Mets 2024 campaign has taken a sharp turn; the blue and orange are sitting nine games under .500 (24-33) as the calendar flips to June.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 48 minutes ago

Mets retire Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 jersey

Darryl Strawberry had his jersey number retired by the New York Mets organization during a pregame ceremony at Citi Field on Saturday afternoon. The Mets, who were hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks, honored Strawberry by retiring his No.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / 1 hour ago

Mets Are Reportedly ‘Biggest Competition’ to Swipe MVP Candidate From Rival

No matter how many games the New York Mets win or lose this season, there are some serious questions the team will need to answer next offseason. The biggest question mark swirling around the club right now is the potential acquisition of superstar slugger Juan Soto.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / 54 minutes ago

Promising Reliever Nearing Return to Mets to Boost Struggling Bullpen

The New York Mets' bullpen is about to receive some much-needed help in the form of a capable reinforcement arm. The Mets are planning on activating right-handed relief pitcher Drew Smith from the 15-day injured list on Sunday or Monday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.

Darryl Strawberry News / New York Mets on SI / 8 hours ago

Mets Legend Darryl Strawberry: 'Today Means More Than Ever'

The day has finally come for a New York Mets legend. On Saturday, June 1, Darryl Strawberry received the greatest honor an athlete can get: a number retirement ceremony.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / 1 hour ago

State of the Mets: May

State of the New York Mets March Record: 0-3 April Record: 15-11 May Record: 9-19 Record entering June: 24-33 Games Behind in NL East: 15.5 Games Behind NL Wild Card: 4.5 The New York Mets' performance in May can best be described by Murphy's law: anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

With back-to-back wins, Mets finding spark vs. Diamondbacks

The New York Mets knew they had a lot of problems upon gathering for a players-only meeting Wednesday. Less than 72 hours later, they've got something else: momentum.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / 10 minutes ago

Mets option former top prospect to Triple-A Syracuse

The New York Mets have struggled during a 2024 campaign that some hoped the team could see the blue and orange competing for a playoff stretch through the end of the season.

Christian Scott News / Empire Sports Media / 8 minutes ago

Mets option promising starter to Triple-A Syracuse

The Mets made a flurry of roster moves on Friday, but one was certainly much more surprising than the rest. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets have sent right-handed pitcher Christian Scott down to Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / Inside The Diamonds / 11 hours ago

New York Mets Roster Moves 5/31

The Mets enter play today with a 23-33 record 15.5 games behind the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets lost game one of the four-game weekend series with the Arizona Diamondbacks last night.

Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / May 31

Inside source shares telling take on Juan Soto and Mets

Inside source shares telling comment about Juan Soto's feelings on Mets

The New York Mets might have to show strides on the field this summer if they're realistically going to make a run at Juan Soto.

Aaron Judge's dominant month of May puts him in rare Yankees company

Yankees place breakout RHP on injured list

Mets manager says DFA'd pitcher 'went over the line' following ejection

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 31

Mets demote RHP Christian Scott, 3B Brett Baty to minors

The New York Mets sent right-hander Christian Scott and third baseman Brett Baty to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. The Mets purchased the contract of veteran infielder Jose Iglesias, recalled right-hander Dedniel Nunez and designated catcher Omar Narvaez for assignment.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Mets shake up roster with set of moves

The Mets are shaking up the roster with a broad-reaching set of moves.

Mets manager says DFA'd pitcher 'went over the line' following ejection

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Mets manager says DFA'd pitcher 'went over the line' following ejection

The New York Mets designated relief pitcher Jorge Lopez for assignment just one day after he tossed his glove into the Citi Field stands following an ejection.

Mets insider says pitcher was DFA'd for embarrassing team and lying

Mets outfielder reveals details of team meeting following latest lopsided loss

Mets stars reportedly had emotional reaction to firing of Buck Showalter

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Jorge Lopez News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30

Jorge Lopez issues classy statement following Mets incident

Pitcher Jorge Lopez issued a more formal apology on Thursday for his comments and actions after Wednesday’s New York Mets loss. Lopez had been quoted by some media members as calling the Mets “the worst team probably in the whole f—ing MLB” in his postgame comments after he melted down in the team’s latest loss.

Mets insider says pitcher was DFA'd for embarrassing team and lying

Mets stars reportedly had emotional reaction to firing of Buck Showalter

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New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / May 30