Today's NY Back Pages and Mets Headlines: 6/1/2026

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5/31/2026 Box Score: New York Mets 10 Miami Marlins 1

Carson Benge*  RF 1 for 4; 1 HR; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Bo Bichette  SS 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; MJ Melendez*  LF 0 for 1; Juan Soto  LF 2 for 4; 1 HR; 1 run; 4 RBIs; 1 K; Vidal Bruján#  SS 0 for 1; Jared Young*  DH 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Mark Vientos  1B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; A.J. Ewing*  CF 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Brett Baty*  3B 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 Ks; Marcus Semien  2B 2 for 2; 1 HR; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 2 walks; Luis Torrens  C 2 for 3; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Nolan McLean  (W, 3-4) 5 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 5 walks; 2 Ks; David Peterson  (S, 1) 4 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 3 Ks; 

From the Mets 10 Marlins 1 Post Game Notes - 5/31/2026:

Mets: Completed a sweep of the Marlins with a 10-1 victory...Marked their second sweep of the season (also: 5/12-14 vs. Detroit) and their first sweep of the Marlins since July 29-31, 2022 in Miami...Moved to 15-15 at home this season and have won nine of their last 12 games at Citi Field.

Juan Soto (2-4, HR, 4 RBI, R): Slugged his third career grand slam in the sixth (last: 9/1/25 at Detroit)...Was the first grand slam for the Mets this season...Has nine home runs in his last 15 games dating back to May 14, the most in the majors during that span.

Luis Torrens (2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, HBP): Laced a two-run single with the bases loaded in the fourth.

David Peterson (4.0 IP, H, BB, 3 K): Picked up his first career regular season save after he threw 4.0 scoreless innings in relief.

Carson Benge (1-4, HR, RBI, 2 R, BB): Put the Mets on the board with his first career lead-off home run...Became the 12th Mets rookie to hit a lead-off home run and the first since Mike Baxter on August 30, 2012 at Philadelphia.

Marcus Semien (2-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB): Lined a two-run homer in the second...Over his last 10 home games, has a .342/.425/.657 slash line with three home runs, two doubles, six RBI, eight runs and a 1.082 OPS.

Nolan McLean (5.0 IP, 2 H, ER, 5 BB, 2 K, HBP): Allowed one run on two hits over 5.0 innings in the 12th start of the season...Issued a career-high five walks (previous high: 4, 8/16/25 vs. Seattle)...Struck out a career-low two batters (previous low: 4, 4/3/26 at San Francisco.

Brian Joura Mets360: "The Mets hit three home runs and had two pitchers combine on a 3-hitter as they completed a three-game sweep of the Marlins Sunday afternoon with a 10-1 victory."

NY Post: "The offense, dormant for an ugly stretch on the road, scored 25 runs in the series against Miami. That production, they hope, follows them to the West Coast, where the Mets open a six-game trip Monday in Seattle, with three against the Mariners followed by three in San Diego."

Mets.com: "Every Mets starter reached base safely at least once, and eight of the nine scored at least one run, with Soto’s sixth-inning grand slam leading the team-wide attack. Carson Benge also led off the game with a homer, and Marcus Semien hit a two-run shot for the Mets, who have won four straight overall."

AP Sports: "Soto, Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette also have leadoff homers this season for the Mets, making them the third team to have four players accomplish the feat prior to its 60th game. The others were Tampa Bay in 2007 and the New York Yankees last year, according to MLB researcher Sarah Langs."

Mets.com: "Coming off the two worst starts of his career, McLean rebounded to hold the Marlins to one run over five innings Sunday in a 10-1 win at Citi Field. McLean’s issues didn’t exactly dissipate, as he walked five batters, hit another and threw 94 pitches. But he also allowed just two hits and stranded seven runners on base, sticking around long enough to qualify for a win."

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets 10 Marlins 1 Game Highlights - 5/31/26

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza, Nolan McLean, Juan Soto Post Game Reactions - 5/31/26

New York Post:

• Francisco Alvarez set for rehab assignment quicker than expected in promising Mets sign
• Juan Soto gushes about A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge’s unrelenting Mets defense: ‘Psychopaths’
• Mets need Nolan McLean, rest of top starters to add missing piece necessary to save season
• Juan Soto hits grand slam as Mets drub Marlins for fourth straight win to roll into tough road trip

SNY.tv:

• Mets' Francisco Alvarez set to start rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Syracuse
• Mets seeing 'signs of who we are as a team' after scoring 25 runs in Marlins sweep
• Juan Soto's grand slam helps Mets cap off sweep of Marlins

Metsmerized Online

• Mets Sweep Marlins Behind Soto’s Slam
• Christian Scott Stellar In First Career Win
• Mets Minors Recap: Jorge Polanco Plays Three Innings At First Base In Rehab

Amazin' Avenue

• New York Groove, sweep edition
• Juan Soto is worth the price of admission

Rising Apple Feed

• NY Mets Monday Morning GM: 1 word by Carlos Mendoza sums up a lot
• What can the NY Mets actually expect from Nolan McLean?
• 3 somewhat unexpected NY Mets players stabilizing the team when they need it most
• NY Mets just made an even stranger roster move than demoting Tobias Myers

Mets360

• Gut Reaction: Mets 10, Marlins 1 (5/31/26)
• Juan Soto's on fire, Christian Scott's exceeding expectations and an over/under on how many pitchers the club will use this year

kinerskorner.com

• Mike's Met Of The Month, May 2026: Juan Soto
• Miami Vise: Mets Put the Clamp on the Marlins For Second Sweep of the Season

Mack's Mets

• Reese Kaplan -- So Maybe Mets Changes are A'Coming After All
• MACK - Strike News
• Tom Brennan - Brooklyn Batter Blues; Is the Bryce MDO Rambling Road Show Ending? And Discrimination by Nats vs. Trevor Williams

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Syracuse Mets Game Recap: S-Mets Use Six-Run Fourth to Beat Red Wings in Series Finale
• 5/31/2026 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 11 Rochester Red Wings 6
• Nick Morabito  CF 2 for 4; 1 run; 3 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 HR; Jihwan Bae*  LF 0 for 5; Andy Ibáñez  3B 2 for 5; 2 runs; 1 double; Ryan Clifford  1B 2 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 HR; Yonny Hernández#  2B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Cristian Pache  DH 0 for 4; 1 run; 3 Ks; Jackson Cluff*  SS 2 for 4; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 HR; 1 double; Kevin Parada  C 1 for 5; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Matt Rudick*  RF 2 for 3; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; Jack Weisenburger   4.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 2 walks; 5 Ks; Nate Lavender*  (W, 2-0) 1.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 5 Ks; Joey Gerber   0.1 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; Jonathan Pintaro   1.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 4 Ks; Dylan Ross   1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
• Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 5/31/2026

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Binghamton Game Recap: Schwartz Clubs Fifth Homer, Rumble Ponies Drop Series Finale with Portland
• 5/31/2026 Box Score: Portland Sea Dogs 3 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1
• Marco Vargas*  DH 2 for 3; 1 double; Vincent Perozo*  PH-DH 0 for 1; Chris Suero  C 0 for 4; 1 K; Jacob Reimer  3B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Eli Serrano*  RF 0 for 4; 3 Ks; D'Andre Smith  CF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; José Ramos  LF 1 for 4; 1 K; 1 double; Nick Lorusso  2B 0 for 3; 2 Ks; JT Schwartz*  1B 3 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 HR; Wyatt Young*  SS 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Jonathan Santucci*   5 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 5 Ks; Guillo Zuñiga   (H, 2) 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Gabriel Rodríguez*  (L, 2-1)(H, 2) 0.2 inning; 3 runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 1 K; Dan Hammer  (BS, 1) 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 walk; Jefry Yan*   1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 
• 5/31/2026: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Recap: Franks Look Fantastic to Wrap Up Weenie Weekend; Shutout Blue Rocks, 2-0, for Third Straight Victory
• 5/31/2026 Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 2 Wilmington Blue Rocks 0
• Mitch Voit  2B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Grae Kessinger  SS 0 for 4; 1 K; Ronald Hernandez#  DH 2 for 4; 1 K; 1 SB; Corey Collins*  1B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 1 HR; Daiverson Gutierrez  C 1 for 4; JT Benson  RF 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 double; Colin Houck  3B 1 for 3; 1 K; Trace Willhoite  LF 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 double; Sam Biller*  CF 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Daviel Hurtado*   3.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Bryce Jenkins  (W, 1-2) 1.1 innings; no runs; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Juan Arnaud  (H, 1) 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 3 Ks; Hunter Hodges  (H, 2) 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks; Cristofer Gomez  (S, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks; 
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 5/31/2026

St. Lucie Mets:

• St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: Marauders take finale with 8-3 win over Mets
• 5/31/2026 Box Score: Bradenton Marauders 8 St. Lucie Mets 3
• Elian Peña*  SS 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Antonio Jimenez  3B 0 for 5; 1 K; Randy Guzman  1B 0 for 5; Yohairo Cuevas*  CF 1 for 1; 2 runs; 2 walks; 1 double; Julio Zayas  C 2 for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; AJ Salgado*  RF 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Branny De Oleo  2B 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Chase Meggers*  DH 0 for 4; 1 RBI; Kevin Villavicencio  LF 2 for 4; 1 K; Jonathan Jimenez  (L, 0-1) 3 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 4 hits; 3 walks; 3 Ks; Elwis Mijares   1.1 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 3 hits; 3 Ks; Justin Armbruester   1.2 innings; no runs; 2 Ks; Josh Blum   1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Joe Scarborough   1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 

Complete Mets Minor League statistics. 

MLB Links:

MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• Yanks 'wake up' with 13-run 3rd, tied for their biggest inning in 106 years
• What does Miz think of his 0.23 May ERA? 'I mean, that's decent'
• Top 5 hottest teams right now maintain strong grip on Power Rankings
• Siri's epic slam robbery saves the day (and buffet) vs. former team
• Acuña's power-speed spree puts him in elite company
• 1 player each team hopes will heat up in June
• Yamamoto racks up 10 K's, holds Phils scoreless -- and is hungry for more
• 'Misunderstanding' from young fan leads to Sánchez's early exit with wrist injury
• White Sox rally for 5th straight win to end torrid May
• Series to watch this week showcase MLB's top arms
• Soto's slam punctuates Mets' breakout series at the plate
• Elly exits Reds' win with hamstring tightness, set to undergo MRI
• McClanahan helps Rays win 6th straight home series, end May on high note
• 'The Iowa Meat Truck' rides to victory as best nickname in the Minors
• Piggyback system exits on high note as Miller, Castillo set up walk-off win
• Unusual first save earns Dobbins another cart ride
• 'Is it that easy?' O'Hearn tees off in 1st game back from IL
• Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained
• What it means to be in 1st place on June 1
• Yoshida sparks another late-inning rally to win the series in Cleveland
• Star rookie Griffin (forearm strain) to IL, but Bucs think he'll be back soon
• Nats cap May with 6th series win of the month behind Wood's HR
• Despite injury, bullpen issues, Reds squarely in mix for NL Central
• Udder Tuggers Weekend? Brainrot Night? 10 weird Minor League promos you want to know about

AP Sports Via the Winnipeg Free Press:

• Even without Cal Raleigh, the Mariners have used power and pitching to move in front in the AL West
• Ashcraft throws 11 Ks and Pirates complete sweep of Twins
• Liberatore and Dobbins pitch the Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Cubs
• Unlucky 13: Tanner Bibee has longest win drought to start a season in Cleveland franchise history
• Robles’ infield single in the 10th inning lifts the Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers take series from Phillies with 9-1 win
• The Yankees use a 13-run 3rd inning to beat the Athletics 13-8
• Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field
• The Yankees score 13 runs in an inning for the 1st time in 21 years
• Cardinals recall right-hander Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis

MLB Trade Rumors

• Elly De La Cruz To Undergo MRI On Right Hamstring
• Phillies Notes: Realmuto, Miller
• Joe La Sorsa To Exercise Upward Mobility Clause In Pirates Contract
• Marlins To Select Zach Brzykcy
• MLBTR Chat Transcript
• Garrett Crochet To Undergo Tests After “Very Minor” Injury Setback
• Dodgers Notes: Hernández, Glasnow, Dreyer, Gervase
• White Sox Re-Acquire Peyton Pallette From Guardians
• Pirates Place Carmen Mlodzinski On Restricted List
• Cardinals Designate Matt Pushard, Recall Hunter Dobbins
• Pirates Place Konnor Griffin On 10-Day IL, Activate Ryan O’Hearn
• Twins Place Bailey Ober On Injured List, Select Mike Paredes
• Tigers Activate Kerry Carpenter From 10-Day Injured List

Giants Designate Ryan Borucki, Select Jonah Cox

Marlins Place Janson Junk On 15-Day IL, Recall Josh White

Today in Mets History: 

Born on this date:

• Dean Chance (1941)
• Rick Baldwin (1953)

Died on this date:

• Mike Marshall (2021)

Transactions:

New York Mets selected Kevin Baez in seventh round of free agent draft on June 1, 1988.

New York Mets selected Preston Wilson in first round (ninth pick overall) of free agent draft on June 1, 1992.

New York Mets selected Dan Murray in 10th round of free agent draft on June 1, 1995.

New York Mets selected Grant Roberts in 11th round of free agent draft on June 1, 1995.

New York Mets selected Nelson Figueroa in 30th round of free agent draft on June 1, 1995.

New York Mets claimed Travis Blankenhorn on waivers from the Seattle Mariners on June 1, 2021.

National Pastime.com: 

1964:     The exhibition game with their Williamsport farm club is rained out, much to the delight of the Mets. Yesterday, the team finished a ten-hour marathon at 11:25 p.m., dropping a twin bill to the Giants, 5-3 and 8-6, which included a 23-inning nightcap.

2012:     Johan Santana, who did not pitch last year because of shoulder surgery performed at the end of the 2010 season, no-hits the Cardinals at Citi Field, 8-0, with the help of third base ump's blown call on a fair ball and an outstanding defensive play by outfielder Mike Baxter. The 33 year-old two-time Cy Young Award winner's 134-pitch effort ends the Mets' streak of over fifty seasons, spanning 8,020 games, without a no-hitter.

Baseball Reference:

1968 - Joe Hoerner of the St. Louis Cardinals ties the National League record for most consecutive strikeouts by a relief pitcher. Horner strikes out the final six batters he faces and earns the win in a 6 - 5 victory over the New York Mets.

2017 - The first-place Brewers defeat the struggling Mets, 2 - 1, behind a strong pitching performance by Chase Anderson who tosses seven scoreless innings. There is an unusual play in the 4th inning: with the bases loaded and one out, Milwaukee's Eric Sogard lifts a pop-up near the third base line. The Mets' batboy tries to get out of the way, taking his chair with him, but in doing so impedes 3B Wilmer Flores' path to the ball. Third base umpire Fieldin Culbreth first calls the batter out, but the umpires reverse themselves after conferring, as there is no provision in the rules for "batboy interference". Manager Terry Collins comes out to argue and is ejected, but he shouldn't have bothered, as Sogard then grounds into an inning-ending double play.

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