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- Fri., April 17 RHP Kodai Senga (0-2, 7.07) vs. RHP Edward Cabrera (1-0, 1.62) 2:20 p.m. ET (WPIX, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)
- Sat., April 18 RHP Freddy Peralta (1-1, 3.86) vs. RHP Jameson Taillon (0-1, 4.86) 2:20 p.m. ET (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)
- Sun., April 19 LHP David Peterson (0-3, 6.41) vs. RHP Javier Assad (1-1, 8.10) 2:20 p.m. ET (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)
MLB.com: Why does overhauled Mets roster still feel like it's stuck in 2025 malaise? "The Mets are off to a 7-12 start, carrying an eight-game losing streak into a weekend series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. That record put them only a half-game ahead of the Giants and Rockies for the NL’s worst record entering Thursday, already trailing the first-place Braves by five games in the NL East. They’ve scored just 12 runs during their eight-game skid and been shut out three times."
Mets.com: Mets head to Wrigley searching for offense in absence of Soto, Polanco. "Mendoza said the goal is for Soto to return to the Mets’ lineup during their next homestand, which begins on Tuesday against the Twins. There should be more clarity on how long Polanco will be sidelined after he is reevaluated on Friday."
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4/16/26 Mets Roster Moves - Lovelady traded for Cash, AJ Minter to Brooklyn, Willhoite to Syracuse
New York Post:
- Mets can’t hide behind the numbers — they’re feeling the pressure
- This Mets futility isn’t on Carlos Mendoza
- David Stearns’ splashy Mets offseason came with a dastardly tradeoff "Fairly, it’s premature for a complete autopsy. But concerns are real with the 7-12 Mets matching their longest losing streak in 20 years. Ominously, the only previous times the Mets lost eight straight in April occurred in 1962 and ’63, via MLB Network. "
- Edwin DÃaz reveals reason behind knee concern, what he told Steve Cohen in Mets reunion "We talked about many things. We didn’t talk about my decision. We talked about our families, how he was doing, how the boys were doing. My relationship with Steve goes beyond sports. They treated me really well in New York, and we always had good communication.”
SNY.tv:
- Mets vs. Cubs: 5 things to watch and series predictions | April 17-19 Will Kodai Senga rebound and Carson Benge is looking more comfortable are two of the 5.
- Will Mets recover from their ghastly spiral? What history (and logic) tells us "So despite how it looks and feels right now, there is plenty of history to cite when explaining why it's foolish to write a Mets season off in April (or June or July or August). But what can't be argued is that the 2026 Mets have not yet shown that they can be trusted to rebound -- to stave off the kind of spiral that can become impossible to climb out of."
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- The exact date when fans should worry about these 5 slumping NY Mets players
- Former NY Mets GM questions if David Stearns' bold additions were Big Apple-built
- MLB standings: 3 better-than-expected NL teams the NY Mets should worry about
- NY Mets free agent meant to replace Brandon Nimmo is hurting the team as much as any
- What is the longest losing streak in NY Mets history? "The 1962 team has many distinctions. One is they lost more games in a row than any other Mets team to come after. After winning three straight and pulling themselves to a feeble 12-20, the Mets were about to embark on a 17-game losing streak."
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- Tom Brennan - A Fun Part of New Seasons is Seeing Exciting New Prospect Names
- Alex Rubinson - It Might be Time to Retire the Fastball Freddy Nickname
- Paul Articulates – It is never over in April
Syracuse:
- Press Release: Syracuse Mets vs Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRaiders Postponed Due to Rain "The game will be made up as part of a double-header, starting Saturday, April 18th at 12:35 p.m. with gates opening at 11:30 a.m."
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Binghamton Game Recap: Rumble Ponies Fall To Akron In Rain Shortened Seven Inning Game
- 4/16/2026 Box Score: Akron RubberDucks 5 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 0 A.J. Ewing*; CF 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; 1 SB; Jacob Reimer; 3B 0 for 2; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Chris Suero; C 1 for 3; 1 K; José Ramos; LF 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; D'Andre Smith; 2B 0 for 3; 1 K; Kevin Parada; DH 1 for 3; 1 K; Nick Lorusso; 1B 0 for 3; Matt Rudick*; RF 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Wyatt Young; SS 0 for 3; 1 K; Will Watson; (L, 0-2) 4 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 6 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Jefry Yan*; 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Zach Peek; 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 K; Saul GarcÃa; 1 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks;
- Mets Minor League Leaders - 4/16/26
- Tonight's Binghamton Rumble Ponies Lineup - 4/16/26
- 4/16/2026: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Brooklyn Game Recap: Jimenez Homers For Second Straight as 'Clones Fall to 'Hoppers, 7-6
- 4/16/2026 Box Score: Greensboro Grasshoppers 7 Brooklyn Cyclones 6 Antonio Jimenez; SS 2 for 5; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 HR; Ronald Hernandez#; DH 1 for 3; 2 runs; 2 walks; Daiverson Gutierrez; C 0 for 2; 3 walks; 1 K; Corey Collins*; 1B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 double; Colin Houck; 3B 3 for 5; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; 2 doubles; Yohairo Cuevas*; RF 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 triple; Kevin Villavicencio; 2B 0 for 5; 1 K; Vincent Perozo*; LF 1 for 4; 1 K; 1 SB; Diego Mosquera; CF 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Noah Hall; 5 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 6 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; A.J. Minter*; (BS, 1) 1 inning; 1 run; 1 hit; 1 K; Garrett Stratton; 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K; Hunter Hodges; (L, 0-1) 1.2 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Felix Cepeda; 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
- Tonight's Brooklyn Cyclone's Lineup - 4/16/26
- Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 4/16/2026
St. Lucie Mets:
- St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: Tortugas come from behind again to beat St-L Mets, 8-6
- 4/16/2026 Box Score: Daytona Tortugas 8 St. Lucie Mets 6 Elian Peña; SS 0 for 4; 1 walk; Sam Robertson; CF 1 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; Randy Guzman; DH 1 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 HR; Julio Zayas; C 2 for 4; 1 run; AJ Salgado*; 1B 2 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1 double; Simon Juan; LF 0 for 4; 1 K; JT Benson; RF 2 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; 1 HR; Vladi Gomez*; 2B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Branny De Oleo; 3B 1 for 3; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 1 HR; Frank Camarillo; 3 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 2 hits; 3 walks; 2 Ks; Dylan Ross; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; Nate Lavender*; (L, 0-1)(BS, 1) 1.1 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 3 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Ernesto Mercedes; 1.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 3 Ks; Luis Alvarez; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks;
- Tonight's St. Lucie Mets Lineup - 4/16/26
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- Mike Trout hits his fifth homer of the series as Angels beat Yankees 11-4
- Hunter Goodman powers the Rockies past the Astros 3-2, snapping a 6-game skid
- Padres beat Mariners 5-2 behind Tatis, Buehler for 8th straight win, 11th in 12 games
- Guardians rookie Parker Messick has no-hit bid broken up in 9th inning of 4-2 win over Orioles
- Rookie pitcher Parker Messick comes within 3 outs of ending Cleveland’s 45-year no-hitter drought
- Rangers rally for 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Athletics 9-6
- Tigers extend win streak to 6 by rallying in 9th for rain-delayed 10-9 victory over Royals
- Brewers finding unusual ways to manufacture runs while key hitters are injured
- Rays rally in 9th with 2 bases-loaded walks for 5-3 win over White Sox, stretch win streak to 6
- James Wood singles to score automatic runner in the 10th, Nationals beat Pirates 8-7
MLB Trade Rumors
- Astros To Select Peter Lambert
- Braves Re-Sign Luke Williams To Minor League Deal
- Kolby Allard Elects Free Agency
- Mark Canha Released From Rangers Deal
- Padres’ Sale Nearing Conclusion
- Padres Option Sung-Mun Song
- Orioles Recall Cameron Foster For MLB Debut
- Orioles Trade Chayce McDermott To Dodgers
- Cardinals Outright Jared Shuster
- Mike Trout Might Be Back
- Nationals Acquire Richard Lovelady
- Braves Designate Osvaldo Bido, Select Ian Hamilton
- The Opener: Mets, Ohtani, Fermin
- Tigers Extend Kevin McGonigle
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Born on this date:
- Solly Hemus (1923)
- Denny Walling (1954)
- Gary Bennett (1972)
- Jed Lowrie (1984)
- Matt Allan (2001)
- Ryan Ammons (2001)
- Jhosep Chirinos (2004)
1964 | After spending the first two years of their existence at the Polo Grounds, the Mets play their first game at Shea Stadium in front of 50,312 fans in Queens. The Amazins' drop the stadium opener to Pittsburgh, 4-3, with Willie Stargell hitting the first homer in the Flushing facility. |
1969 | In only the ninth game of the franchise's history, Expos hurler Bill Stoneman, who had never thrown a complete game in the major leagues, tosses a no-hitter, defeating the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium, 7-0. The 25 year-old right-hander, the future GM of the Angels, will throw another no-hit game in 1972 against the Mets. |
2006 | In front of 36,867 Shea Stadium patrons, Pedro Martinez becomes the 103rd pitcher in major league history to win 200 games when the Mets beat the Braves, 4-3. The Dominican ace has lost only 84 contests at the time of reaching the milestone, putting him behind only Bob Caruthers (74), Whitey Ford (79), and Lefty Grove (83). |
2009 | At Citi Field, Gary Sheffield becomes the 25th player to hit 500 career home runs. Joining Ty Cobb and Rusty Staub as the only major leaguers to homer as a teenager and as a forty year-old, the recently released Tiger DH becomes the first to reach the milestone as a pinch hitter and the first to accomplish the feat in a Mets uniform. |
1967 - In the only game scheduled on this Monday evening, the New York Mets pound Pittsburgh, 9 - 6. Obscured amidst the offensive fireworks is the sorry plight of poor Jerry Buchek, a career backup infielder on the verge of his career year who's got to be wondering what he ever did to Pirate right fielder Roberto Clemente, likewise embarking on his own best-ever season. Clemente abuses Buchek on both sides of the ball, starting with his 2nd-inning snatch of his 400-footer to right center. Pirate beat writer Les Biederman reports: "Clemente went toward the exit gate for a startling back-handed stab of Buchek's long drive." Next inning, one of Roberto's patented one-hop rockets undresses the Met second baseman even as it dares him to return Clemente's favor. "Clemente slammed a vicious one-hop shot right at Buchek," writes Biederman, "but the second baseman dropped the ball as he set himself to throw."
1970 - Bud Harrelson of the New York Mets hits a home run in the 1st inning of a 6 - 0 win over the Phillies. The homer is one of only seven in Harrelson's 16-year career and the only one he will ever hit at Shea Stadium.
2006: At Shea Stadium, the Mets continue their strong start to the season with a 4 - 3 victory over Atlanta as Pedro Martinez collects his 200th win with relief help from Duaner Sanchez and Billy Wagner. Martinez, from the Dominican Republic, improves his record to 200-84 and joins Dennis Martinez of Nicaragua (245-193), Dominican Juan Marichal (243-142) and Cuban Luis Tiant (229-172), as the only Hispanic American pitchers to reach the 200-win major league mark.
2009 - Gary Sheffield becomes the 25th member of the 500 home run club. He delivers a pinch-hit homer off the Brewers' Mitch Stetter in the 7th inning of a game at Citi Field, still in its first month of operation. It is Sheffield's first home run for the New York Mets, after having been released in spring training by the Detroit Tigers while sitting on 499 home runs. The Mets win the game, 5 - 4, on Luis Castillo's 9th inning two-out single.
2010: The Mets need 20 innings to beat the Cardinals, 2 - 1, in the longest game since this date in 2008. Jose Reyes drives in the winning run with a sacrifice fly after going 0 for 7 for the day in a game dominated by the pitchers. Both starters, Johan Santana for New York and Jaime Garcia for St. Louis, pitch 7 scoreless innings and the game is still scoreless after 17 frames, but the Cardinals eventually run out of able-bodied pitchers. 2B Felipe Lopez is sent out to the mound and pitches a scoreless 18th inning, while P Kyle Lohse goes out to play left field, but their teammate, OF Joe Mather, gives up a run in the top of the 19th. However, Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez gives the run right back, but the Mets score again off Mather in the 20th. Mather is saddled with the loss, while Rodriguez gets the win and starter Mike Pelfrey comes out in the 21st to record the save for the Mets.
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