Meet the Mets
The Mets scored four runs on four hits on May the 4th in a 4-2 victory over the Rockies at Coors Field. Carson Benge hit a home run to lead off the sixth inning and made another sparkling defensive play to spark the victory.
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Juan Soto batted lead off for the Mets, marking just the third time he has done that in his career. Mendoza explained the move as ‘trying to create traffic’.
While Soto has
not been a problem for the Mets this year, Laura Albanese wondered if him leading off could be the answer.
Keith Hernandez rejoined the SNY booth after recovering from back surgery.
Joel Sherman wrote that David Stearns’ flimsy words won’t save Carlos Mendoza, but then outlined some things that might.
Anthony DiComo analyzed what we’ve learned about the Mets so far.
Tim Britton explored the things the 2026 Mets can learn from the 2024 squad.
AJ Minter will likely return this weekend or early next week.
Marc Levine will be honored with a Mets Hall of Fame Achievement Award.
Around the National League East
The Braves have topped the latest MLB Power Rankings for the first time in three years.
Atlanta activated Sean Murphy from the IL and designated Jonah Heim for assignment to make room on the roster.
Aaron Nola’s room for error is shrinking, but his fastball issues persist, writes Cole Weintraub.
Todd Zolecki looked at potential topics for the Phillies to address in upcoming meetings.
The Marlins called up catcher Joe Mack, their fourth ranked prospect, to make his major league debut. They sent down Agustin Ramirez as their corresponding move.
The Phillies blanked the Marlins 1-0. Nola tossed six shutout innings on extra rest as the Phillies improved to 6-1 under their interim skipper.
The Braves fell 5-4 to the Mariners after surrendering five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Around Major League Baseball
John Sterling passed away yesterday at the age of 87. The longtime radio voice of the Yankees, who was known for his creative home run calls and called over 5,400 games for the Bronx Bombers during his career, retired in 2024.
Buster Olney spoke about why Sterling was perfect for the Yankees and their fans.
Jared Greenspan cataloged the top hitters, pitchers, relievers, and rookies in the first month of the season.
The two OPS leaders in the NL right now are not who you might expect.
The first MVP poll of 2026 revealed some expected favorites along with some early-season surprises.
Reigning two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow and is expected to miss two to three months.
Mark Feinsand examined how the injury will affect Skubal’s free agency and the Tigers.
The metrics prove that Yordan Alvarez is pretty much good at all things hitting.
The Orioles signed veteran reliever Lou Trivino in an effort to bolster their bullpen.
The White Sox added journeyman outfielder Randal Grichuk to their roster.
The Brewers activated Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn from the IL. In corresponding moves, they optioned Perkins to Triple-A Nashville and designated outfielder Greg Jones for assignment.
Ben Rice was out of the lineup yesterday after exiting the team’s previous game with a bruised hand.
The Rays beat the Blue Jays 5-1.
The Red Sox used a five-run seventh to defeat the Tigers 5-4.
The Yankees obliterated the Orioles 12-1 to complete the four-game sweep. Michael Kay paid homage to Sterling with his home run call on Aaron Judge’s latest blast.
The White Sox blanked the Angels 6-0, as Munetaka Murakami tied Aaron Judge in homers with a majestic blast.
The Dodgers’ offense came to life in an 8-3 win over the Astros, as Yoshinobu Yamamoto returned to form with eight strikeouts in the victory.
The Cubs walked off the Reds 5-4 thanks to a pinch hit, two-run ninth inning homer from old friend Michael Conforto. It was the Cubs’ 12th straight win at Wrigley Field.
The Royals defeated the Guardians 6-2.
The Cardinals doubled up the Brewers 6-3.
The Giants outlasted the Padres 3-2.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Chris McShane previewed the team’s series against the Rockies.
Linus Lawrence provided a Monday Stat Party.
Allison McCague brought us the position player meters for the week.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 2004, I was one of 19,974 fans in attendance at Shea Stadium to witness Mike Piazza hit his 352nd home run as a catcher, breaking Carlton Fisk’s record for most home runs by a backstop.
