Today's NY Back Pages and Mets Headlines: 4/10/2026

 

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4/9/2026 Box Score: Arizona Diamondbacks 7 New York Mets 1

Francisco Lindor#; SS 1 for 4; Bo Bichette; 3B 1 for 3; 1 walk; Luis Robert Jr.; CF 1 for 3; 1 HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Mark Vientos; 1B 0 for 4; 1 K; Marcus Semien; 2B 1 for 4; 1 K; Francisco Alvarez; DH 0 for 4; 1 K; Brett Baty*; RF 1 for 4; 1 K; 1 SB; Luis Torrens; C 0 for 4; Tyrone Taylor; LF 1 for 2; 1 double; Jared Young*; LF 0 for 1; Nolan McLean; (L, 1-1) 6.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 2 walks; 8 Ks; Luke Weaver; (BS, 1) 0.2 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; Luis Garcia;  0.1 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walk; Richard Lovelady;  1.2 innings; no runs; 1 K; 

From the Diamondbacks 7 Mets 1 Post Game Notes - 4/9/2026

Mets: Fell to the Diamondbacks, 7-1, in the final game of their three-game series...Have dropped both of their rubber matches this season (also: 4/1 at St. Louis)...Allowed all seven runs in the seventh inning or later...Prior to tonight's game, the Mets had only allowed 11 runs (7 earned) in the seventh inning or later.

Luis Robert Jr. (1-3, HR, RBI, R, BB): Put the Mets on the board with a solo home run...Has reached base safely in each of his first 11 starts of the season...Has a .490 OBP as a starter...In the majors, ranks second among qualifiers with a .480 OBP.

Nolan McLean (6.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K): Allowed two runs over a season-high 6.1 innings...Has allowed two or fewer earned runs in 10 of his first 11 Major League games...Joins Jim McAndrew as the only pitchers in franchise history with 10 starts of two or fewer earned runs through their first 11 career starts...Threw a career-high 100 pitches.

Newsday: "Nolan McLean turned in an impressive start Thursday night, but the Mets' bullpen couldn't hold the Diamondbacks down in the later innings and the Mets fell, 7-1, at Citi Field. McLean allowed two runs and three hits in 6 1/3 innings, striking out eight and walking two. He gave way to Luke Weaver, who gave up two runs in the seventh, Luis Garcia allowed three runs in the eighth while getting only one out."

Brian Joura Mets360: "New York held a 1-0 lead going into the seventh inning. Nolan McLean had been terrific thru six innings and was sent back out there. He walked the leadoff man but struck out the next batter. And then came the turning point of the game. The batter hit a shot up the middle that McLean jumped for but was unable to get. Marcus Semien was unable to reach the ball, either, and Arizona had two runners on."

NY Post: "Weaver entered having allowed just three base runners in five innings over five appearances, but he gave up a game-tying double to right to pinch-hitter Gabriel Moreno that Brett Baty couldn’t catch up to. Baty, still new to right field, pulled up short of the fence in right and the ball hit off the fence."

Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: "Moreno’s double then spurred a four-run rally. Alek Thomas hit a grounder to Mark Vientos, who tried to get the runner at home for the second out, but his throw was off target. Jose Fernandez, an above-average runner, was safe at home, and Moreno went to third...A fly ball by Tim Tawa scored Moreno, and Jose Barrosa hit a triple to right to score Thomas and put Arizona up 4-1."

MLB YouTube Channel: Diamondbacks 7 Mets 1 Game Highlights - 4/9/2026

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza, Nolan McLean, Luke Weaver Post Game Reactions - 4/9/26

Mets Fall to Diamondbacks, 7-1:

• McLean's masterful pitch movement a marvel as he piles up K's vs. D-backs (MLB.com)
• Mets' bullpen can't back Nolan McLean's strong outing in loss to Diamondbacks (Newsday)
• Mets waste Nolan McLean’s strong start as pen falters late in loss to Diamondbacks (NYP) 
• Mets bullpen implodes in late innings, fall to Diamondbacks in rubber match (NYP)
• Mets erode after Nolan McLean exit as bullpen blitzed in loss (The Record)
• Breaking down Mets’ meltdown where defense was difference in bad loss to Diamondbacks (NJ.com)
• As Mets emphasize run prevention, growing pains at the corners surface vs. Diamondbacks (The Athletic)

 

Jorge Polanco News:

• Polanco's Achilles issue could lead to IL trip, but 'it's fluid' (MLB.com)
• Jorge Polanco’s Achilles issue could land him on injured list (NYP)
• Mets Notebook: Jorge Polanco (Achilles) out of lineup again, Juan Soto taking swings (NYDN)
• Mets veteran has injury concern that isn’t going away: Is IL stint on table? (NJ.com)

 

Other Mets News:

• Defensive challenges apparent as Mets players learn on the fly at new positions (MLB.com)
• Minter tosses clean inning in first rehab outing, eyeing spring return (MLB.com)
• Mets are No. 1 in spending again as MLB average salary hits a record $5.34 million, according to AP study (Newsday)
• The Mets success stories that suggest a trip to the minors might be the key to unlocking Carson Benge (NYP)
• Mets’ Francisco Lindor off to slow start but believes turnaround will come in ‘just a matter of time’ (NYP)
• Nolan McLean’s spoiled brilliance is an all too familiar result for Mets (NYP)
• Putting a roof on Citi Field a $1 billion venture at this point (NYP) 

NY Post:

• Mets’ Francisco Lindor off to slow start but believes turnaround will come in ‘just a matter of time’
• Nolan McLean’s spoiled brilliance is an all too familiar result for Mets
• Jorge Polanco’s Achilles issue could land him on injured list
• Mets waste Nolan McLean’s strong start as pen falters late in loss to Diamondbacks
• Putting a roof on Citi Field a $1 billion venture at this point

SNY.TV:

• Luke Weaver, Brett Baty can't come through in game-changing inning of Mets' loss to Diamondbacks
• Nolan McLean's gem went awry, but dominant start a big positive for Mets
• Mets' bullpen, defense spoil Nolan McLean's terrific start in 7-1 loss to Diamondbacks

Metsmerized Online

• Bullpen, Offense Betray McLean In 7-1 Loss
• Minter Makes First Rehab Appearance
• Analyzing the Mets’ Starting Pitching Depth
• Tong, Wenninger Post Strong Outings for Syracuse
• Peterson’s Struggles Persist Against Arizona

Amazin' Avenue

• Mets’ bats remain quiet, bullpen struggles as McLean’s start goes to waste
• Mets give Jorge Polanco day off as Achilles issue persists

Rising Apple Feed

• Why the NY Mets should buy into a Mark Vientos redemption tour
• A theme running through many NY Mets decisions they aren’t getting enough credit for
• Two truths about NY Mets rookie Carson Benge after 11 games

Mets360

• Gut Reaction: Diamondbacks 7, Mets 1 (4/9/26)
• Does Marcus Semien pass the 'Esse quam videri' standard?

kinerskorner.com

• Four Score in Seventh Inning and Doom Mets As Diamondbacks take Series Finale 7-1

Mack's Mets

• Tom Brennan - Tasty Tidbits from Wednesday Action
• Alex Rubinson - Francisco Alvarez has Finally Arrived
• Paul Articulates – No quicksand allowed on the ballfield

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Syracuse Mets Game Recap: Back and Forth Battle Gives Syracuse First Win of Week at Buffalo Thursday
• 4/9/2026 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 5 Buffalo Bisons 4 Nick Morabito; CF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; 1 SB; MJ Melendez; DH 0 for 4; Christian Arroyo; 3B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; 1 SB; Ryan Clifford; LF 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 double; Jose Rojas; 1B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Vidal Bruján#; 2B 0 for 4; 1 K; Cristian Pache; RF 2 for 4; 3 runs; 1 RBI; 1 HR; 1 double; 1 SB; Hayden Senger; C 0 for 3; 1 K; 1 SB; Jackson Cluff*; SS 1 for 2; 1 RBI; Christian Scott;  5 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 7 Ks; Joe Jacques*;  0.1 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; Joey Gerber; (W, 1-0)(BS, 1) 1.2 innings; 1 run; 1 hit; 1 K; Ryan Lambert; (H, 2) 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Jonathan Pintaro; (S, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; 
• Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 4/9/2026

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Binghamton Game Recap: Ponies Fall Thursday for First Loss of Series with Somerset
• 4/9/2026 Box Score: Somerset Patriots 12 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2 Marco Vargas*; 2B-SS 1 for 3; 1 walk; Jacob Reimer; 3B 0 for 4; 1 K; Chris Suero; C 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Eli Serrano*; CF 1 for 4; 3 Ks; Jose Ramos; LF 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 3 Ks; JT Schwartz*; DH-1B 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 Ks; Nick Lorusso; 1B-2B 0 for 3; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Matt Rudick*; RF 0 for 2; 1 walk; Wyatt Young; SS-P 2 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 double; Will Watson; (L, 0-1) 4 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 4 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Jefry Yan*;  1 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 4 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Saul García;  1 inning; 2 runs; 2 hits; 2 Ks; Kevin Gowdy;  0.2 inning; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 K; Matt Turner*;  0.1 inning; 2 runs; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 walk; Brian Metoyer;  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Wyatt Young;  1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 
• 4/9/2026: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• 4/9/2026 Box Score: Jersey Shore BlueClaws 2 Brooklyn Cyclones 1 (11 innings) Antonio Jimenez; SS 1 for 1; Vincent Perozo*; LF 1 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; John Bay; RF 0 for 2; 2 Ks; 1 SB; Daiverson Gutierrez; C 0 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Corey Collins*; 1B 1 for 5; 3 Ks; Colin Houck; 3B 1 for 3; 2 walks; 1 K; 1 double; Trace Willhoite; DH 1 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; Yohairo Cuevas*; CF 0 for 5; 3 Ks; Kevin Villavicencio; SS 0 for 5; 3 Ks; Diego Mosquera; 2B 1 for 5; 1 run; 1 K; Channing Austin;  4 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 5 walks; 4 Ks; Parker Carlson;  2 innings; no runs; 5 Ks; Brett Banks;  2 innings; no runs; 4 Ks; Hunter Hodges;  2 innings; no runs; 4 Ks; Cristofer Gomez; (L, 0-1) 0.1 inning; 1 run; 1 hit; 1 K; 
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 4/9/2026

St. Lucie Mets:

• St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: St-L Mets, Dunedin Blue Jays split two games on Thursday
• 4/9/2026 Box Score: Dunedin Blue Jays 6 St. Lucie Mets 5 Elian Peña; SS 1 for 3; 1 walk; Branny De Oleo; 2B 0 for 4; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Randy Guzman; LF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Julio Zayas; C 2 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; AJ Salgado*; 1B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Simon Juan; CF 0 for 3; 1 K; Chase Meggers; DH 0 for 2; 1 run; 1 walk; Sam Robertson; 3B 2 for 2; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; JT Benson; RF 2 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 doubles; Omar Victorino; (L, 0-1) 4 innings; 3 runs; 1 ER; 5 hits; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Nicolas Carreno*;  2.1 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 6 Ks; Ryan Dollar;  0.2 inning; no runs; 1 K;  
• 4/9/2026 Suspended Game Box Score: St. Lucie Mets 6 Dunedin Blue Jays 3 Elian Peña; SS 2 for 4; 1 K; 2 SBs; Branny De Oleo; 3B 0 for 4; 1 K; Randy Guzman; LF 0 for 1; 1 K; Tommy Pham; LF 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 K; JT Benson; LF 0 for 0; Julio Zayas; DH 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; AJ Salgado*; 1B 2 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 K; Simon Juan; RF 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Chase Meggers; C 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 Ks; Sam Robertson; 2B 1 for 3; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 2 SBs; Sam Biller*; CF 2 for 3; 3 RBIs; 1 K; 2 SBs; Jose Chirinos;  2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 3 walks; 3 Ks; A.J. Minter*; (W, 1-0) 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Nate Lavender*;  1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; José Marte;  1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Ernesto Mercedes; (H, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Craig Kimbrel; (H, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Christian Rodriguez; (S, 1) 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; 

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AP Sports via the Winnipeg Free Press

• Xander Bogaerts hits a walk-off grand slam in the 12th as Padres top Rockies 7-3
• Athletics beat Yankees 1-0 to clinch their first Yankee Stadium series since 2016
• Anthony Kay earns first MLB win since 2021 as White Sox shut out Royals 2-0
• Rodríguez beats McLean in WBC rematch, Diamondbacks roll, 7-1
• Twins finish a 4-game sweep of the Tigers on a 2-run single in the 8th by Brooks Lee for a 3-1 win
• Tigers’ Parker Meadows hospitalized after head-to-head outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene
• Jeffrey Springs takes no-hitter into seventh, combines on 1-hitter as A’s beat Yankees 1-0
• A’s lefty Jeffrey Springs loses a no-hit bid in the seventh inning against the Yankees
• A’s Brent Rooker exits game vs. Yankees in 1st inning with back pain
• Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks returns after missing 3 games for child’s birth

MLB Trade Rumors

• Kansas City Officials Propose Royals’ Stadium Plan
• A’s Notes: Rooker, Ginn, Perkins
• Yankees To Designate Cade Winquest For Assignment
• Marlins Notes: Stowers, Conine, De Los Santos
• Angels Re-Sign Joey Lucchesi To Minor League Deal
• Josh Fleming, Austin Voth Elect Free Agency
• White Sox Recall Duncan Davitt For MLB Debut
• Poll: Is Jordan Walker Finally Breaking Out?
• Dodgers Release Nick Nastrini
• Nationals Have Not Yet Made Extension Offer To Daylen Lile
• Astros To Select J.P. France, Taylor Trammell
• The Opener: Astros, Rockies, Tigers
• MLB Mailbag: Jordan Walker, Cubs, Guardians, Tigers, Riley
• MLBTR Podcast: Previewing The 2026-27 Free-Agent Class
• Pirates Outright Enmanuel Valdez

www.espn.com - MLB

• Springs, A's bullpen toss 1-hitter in win vs. Yanks
• Tigers' Meadows hospitalized after outfield collision
• Study: MLB average salary hits record $5.34M

CBS Sports Headlines

• Does Shohei Ohtani have an unfair advantage during his warm-up pitches? Blue Jays seem to think so -- again
• Ranking MLB's eight new City Connect jerseys for 2026
• MLB Panic Meter: Which teams have the most reason to worry just two weeks into the 2026 season?

FanGraphs Baseball

• Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 4/9/26
• Jeremiah Estrada Doesn’t Need To Be Mad at the Cubs Anymore
• Konnor Griffin Will Be a Pirate For a Very Long Time

Today in Mets History: 

Born on this date:

• Frank Lary (1930)
• Phil Hennigan (1946)
• Leroy Stanton (1946)
• Yoel Romero (1998)

Transactions:
Mets drafted Mike Bruhert from the Philadelphia Phillies on April 10, 1973.

Pittsburgh Pirates signed Mike Maddux of the New York Mets as a free agent on April 10, 1995.

New York Mets signed free agent Sean Henn on April 10, 2013.

National Pastime.com:

1969	Tommy Agee hits a monster shot into the into the top tier of the stadium in left field, making the blast the longest home run to reach the seats in Shea Stadium history. The Mets place a disc in the upper deck at the Flushing ballpark to commemorate the Mets center fielder's historic homer.

Baseball Reference:

2010: Jose Reyes returns to the line-up for the first time since May of last year as the Mets lose to the Nationals, 4 - 3. His injury was one of those that torpedoed the Mets' 2009 season after a good start.