Meet the Mets
In the series opener against the Marlins, the Mets got some fairly strong pitching performances from the trio of Tobias Myers, Sean Manaea, and Jonah Tong (who tossed three scoreless innings in his first major league outing of 2026). Unfortunately, aside from a very impressive solo homer from Juan Soto in the first, the bats couldn’t get anything working against the Miami pitching staff, leading to a 2-1 loss.
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Tong’s return meant that
another pitcher had to get cut from the active roster, and it was veteran Craig Kimbrel who ended up getting the boot.
Carlos Mendoza expressed admiration for Kimbrel following the decision, but his lengthy track record was not enough to save him.
The loss was disappointing, but Tong’s outing was nevertheless encouraging.
After last night’s game, The Athletic reported that Tong would be getting another outing for the Mets, and that they would also be calling up reliever Jonathan Pintaro shortly.
Kodai Senga made a rehab outing last night as he seeks to return to the major league pitching staff.
The Baby Mets continue to get opportunities, as all three of the team’s rookie outfielders started last night.
While the team may have lost last night, they may also be beginning to find their identity.
Howie Rose got to accomplish one of his dreams. No, not calling a Mets World Series victory, but meeting Paul McCartney.
Around the National League East
The Braves and Nationals went eleven innings before a two-out walk-off single from Chadwick Tromp gave Atlanta a 5-4 victory.
Christoper Sánchez continued his impressive run with eight scoreless innings, but the Phillies bats could not score, and a solo homer from Kyle Manzardo doomed Philadelphia to a 1-0 loss against the Guardians.
Federal Baseball examined three young pitchers with team-control that could be options for the Nationals to acquire to improve their pitching staff.
Around Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball revealed their plans for celebrating Memorial Day, including a National Moment of Remembrance and a special patch on uniforms.
Gerrit Cole pitched six scoreless innings in his return from Tommy John surgery.
Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story underwent surgery for a sports hernia and will be out for an extended period.
As if the Dodgers don’t have enough fortunes to boast over other teams, their farm system also has more outfield talent than anybody else.
While many April surprises tend to fade as the season goes on, several players and teams that turned heads in the beginning of the season are continuing along the same path.
Tired: ballpark proposals. Wired: ballpark weddings. Inspired: nine weddings in nine innings at a Durham Bulls game.
Bradford William Davis examined Major League Baseball’s attempts to investigate players accused of domestic violence, going back to their investigation of José Reyes in 2016.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Vasilis Drimalitis previewed the weekend series in Miami, AKA the place where the Mets got eliminated last year.
Chris McShane reminded us all how good Huascar Brazobán has been for the Mets this year.
Joe Sokolowski provided the latest edition of This Week in Knicks Mets Quotes.
This Date in Mets History
Mike Piazza suited up for the Mets for the very first time on this date in 1998 (oh, and Al Leiter threw a four-hit shutout, by the way).
