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Mets promote group of prospects after strong starts to minor league season

The New York Mets are winning at the major league level and are also doing good work down on the farm. The team's player development has been improving under the guidance of President of Baseball Operations David Stearns, who has not been afraid to push prospects forward if they show they are ready for the next rung on the minor league ladder.

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Players Of The Week: Lindor, Holmes Excel In Successful Week

This has been quite the week for the Mets. They were riding high after completing a four game sweep against the Cardinals at home, and then rode that success into a sweep of the rival Phillies.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 28

Who are the New York Mets' stars of week 4?

The New York Mets closed out yet another impressive week of their 2025 campaign, going 6-2 over their last eight games. This brought the team's record to 19-9 on the season, the best in MLB.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 28

Bullpen Falters Again, Delivering Toughest Loss of Season So Far

It was all going swimmingly for the Mets Sunday afternoon. The team was beating the Nationals 7-1 in the seventh inning, scoring five of those runs before the Nats could take a turn at bat.

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Carlos Mendoza News / New York Mets on SI / April 28

Carlos Mendoza laments Mets failure to make 'routine' plays in loss

The New York Mets were winning their April 27 game against the Washington Nationals by a score of 7-1 in the top of the seventh inning. They ended up losing the game by a score of 8-7.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 28

Your daily Mets trivia game, Monday edition

Think you can figure out what Mets player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Hello Mets fans! We’d like to introduce you to our brand new Amazin Avenue In-5 daily trivia game.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 28

Nats go for series win against Mets

The Washington Nationals will try to win the series when they host the New York Mets in the finale of a four-game set on Monday. The Nationals walked off the National League East-leading Mets for the second time in three games on Sunday with CJ Abrams scoring after Pete Alonso's throwing error on a Luis Garcia Jr.

Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Sends Clear Message After 8-7 Loss to Nationals

The New York Mets entered Sunday's game at Nationals Park starting off on a dominant foot, scoring five runs in the first inning and an additional run in the second.

A.J. Minter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Mets make roster move after AJ Minter goes on IL

The New York Mets have been among the strongest teams in the National League throughout the month of April, but manager Carlos Mendoza knows that it’s a long season and there are many things that can derail a season.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 27

New York Mets manager addresses late-game bullpen struggles

After jumping out to a 7-1 lead, the New York Mets surrendered seven runs in the final three frames to lose to the Washington Nationals. Relief pitchers Jose Butto (three hits, three earned runs) and Ryne Stanek (two hits, one earned run, loss) were at the center of this late-game collapse.

Pete Alonso News / New York Mets on SI / April 27

Scouts predict Pete Alonso's free agency interest amid hot start with Mets

The New York Mets' fantastic 19-9 record to start the 2025 regular season has been owed in part to the staggering success that first baseman Pete Alonso has amassed at the plate.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Mets Announce Move After Nationals Game

The New York Mets have been incredible to begin the season. Despite a tough loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday, New York has begun the season with a 19-9 record that is good for a 4.5 lead in the National League East over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Francisco Lindor News / Fastball on SI / April 27

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor Joins Exclusive Group Of Shortstops In MLB History

Francisco Lindor appears to be on his way to a Hall of Fame career. The New York Met recently joined an exclusive list with some of the greatest shortstops in baseball history.

Jose Urena News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Mets Select Jose Urena

The Mets announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Jose Urena. Urena will replace southpaw A.J. Minter on the roster as the southpaw heads to the 15-day injured list due to a left lat strain.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / April 27

New York Mets Continue Historic Pitching Performances with Saturday Shutout of Nationals

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in Washington D.C., moving to 19-8 on the season. The Mets, who made the National League Championship Series last season, are in first place in the National League East.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Mets reliever exits with triceps soreness, IL stint likely

Mets reliever A.J. Minter left tonight’s game against the Nationals partway through the eighth inning. After the game, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that the left-hander exited due to soreness in his triceps.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Francisco Alvarez homers, Mets shut out Nationals

Francisco Alvarez hit a two-run homer and the visiting New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Saturday. Francisco Lindor had three hits for the Mets, who set a new team record for wins in the month of April (17) one day after their seven-game winning streak was ended.

Carson Benge News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 26

New York Mets' Top 100 Prospect Turns Heads with First Professional Grand Slam

New York Mets top prospect Carson Benge put together a huge night on Friday for High-A Brooklyn, earning himself some recognition from MLB Pipeline. Benge made the most of a bases-loaded opportunity by going the opposite way for his first pro slam and first long ball of the season.

Brooks Raley News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Mets reuniting with veteran southpaw coming off Tommy John surgery

Prior to his surgery, he had a good run as an effective lefty reliever.

How 'vibes' are once again propelling Mets amid hot start to season

Mets send Brett Baty to Triple-A on a high note

Mets' Juan Soto preaching team-first mentality despite cold start to season

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / April 25

New York Mets' Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil Slated For Regular Season Debuts

The New York Mets have been playing shorthanded this season, down two starters from their surprise run to the NLCS last fall. Not that their absence can

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 25

New York Mets Send Longtime Minor League Catcher to Triple-A After His Taste of Majors

Hayden Senger is back with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, but it isn’t the same as before. He’s been a big leaguer now. When the catcher came out of spring training, most Mets fans knew Senger’s story.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 25

How 'vibes' are once again propelling Mets amid hot start to season

The Mets are the hottest team in all of MLB.

Friday's MLB stars of the night: Enter Pirates' Paul Skenes

Phillies trade away son of MLB legend

Twins rookie suffers major injury after getting hit by pitch

Why Yankees must move Devin Williams to setup immediately

Dodgers snatch potential impact arm away from Yankees

Jeff McNeil News / Field Level Media / April 24

Mets activate former batting champ Jeff McNeil from IL

The New York Mets activated former batting champion Jeff McNeil from the 10-day injured list on Thursday night. The two-time All-Star second baseman hasn't played for the Mets this season due to a right oblique strain.

Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / April 24