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Mets shake up lineup: Benge leading off; Lindor hitting 3rd The Mets have crafted a new lineup in an effort to rouse their scuffling offense. Rookie outfielder Carson Benge is batting leadoff for Frid...

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Mets and Dodgers could be 'battling' for superstar free agent after $69 million Edwin Diaz clash | Sporting News These two teams like to flex their financial muscle.

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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Time to Feast, Michael Busch CUBS LINEUP — For (what feels like) the hundredth time already this season, the Chicago Cubs have a chance to get their record above .500 fo...

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Francisco Lindor - Batting third Friday Lindor will start at shortstop and bat third in Friday's game against the Cubs.

Impact It's the first time since Aug. 5 of last season that Lindor has batted anywhere other than leadoff. Rookie Carson Benge has been elevated to the leadoff spot as Mets manager Carlos Mendoza shakes things up with the lineup in hopes of ending an eight-game losing skid. Lindor is hitting only .184/.287/.289 in his first 19 contests this season.

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Gotta Win This Weekend, Because the Phillies, Dodgers, and Padres Loom - Cubs vs Mets Series Preview The Chicago Cubs are hosting the New York Mets for three games at Wrigley Field this weekend. And considering what's next on the schedule, t...

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Carson Benge - Elevated to leadoff spot Benge will start in right field and bat leadoff in Friday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is shaking up his lineup as the club tries to halt an eight-game losing streak. Benge is slashing only .151/.237/.226 in the early going and has spent most of his time batting eighth this season before getting a turn in the leadoff spot. Typical leadoff man Francisco Lindor will bat third for the Mets in Friday's series opener.

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Jorge Polanco - Remains out Friday Polanco (Achilles) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Polanco has battled nagging bursitis in his left Achilles and will miss a second straight start. The Mets have not ruled out placing the veteran on the injured list, though a decision on that front has not been revealed. MJ Melendez will occupy the designated hitter slot, and Brett Baty will play first base in Friday's series opener.

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Dodgers add pitching depth with Chayce McDermott trade after NY Mets sweep Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Chayce McDermott from the Baltimore Orioles in a depth move after their New York Mets sweep, continuing...

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Mets aim to stop road losing streak, take on the Cubs

The New York Mets will look to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Chicago Cubs

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Dodgers' Edwin Diaz reason for not pitching in Mets series revealed by Dave Roberts | Sporting News Why didn't Diaz pitch against his former team?

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Mets head to Wrigley searching for offense in absence of Soto, Polanco The Mets, who have lost eight straight games heading into their series opener against the Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field, are in dire need...

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Cubs vs. Mets: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – April 17 The Chicago Cubs (9-9) will host the New York Mets (7-12), Friday at 2:20 p.m. ET, in the first of a three-game series.Hoping to find out wh...

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Cubs vs Mets: Odds, Predictions, Betting Tips & Starting Lineups | April 17; MLB 2026 Season The Chicago Cubs host the New York Mets for a three-game series at Wrigley Field, Chicago, on April 17. The game is scheduled to start at 2:20 PM EDT.

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Why does overhauled Mets roster still feel like it's stuck in 2025 malaise? When Steve Cohen bought the Mets in late 2020, he cited the Dodgers as the league’s model franchise, a blueprint for sustained success in th...

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Guardians Rookie Parker Messick Loses No-Hitter in the 9th Inning

Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick came up three outs short of breaking the longest no-hitter drought held by an MLB franchise.

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Guardians Rookie Parker Messick Loses No-Hitter in the 9th Inning

Yankees bashed for not fixing issue after losing two elite players to Mets during offseason | Sporting News What could the Yankees have done differently?

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Juan Soto gets new return to play update for New York Mets | Sporting News When is Soto coming back?

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Mets' Carlos Mendoza could soon face heat as New York's manager, per MLB writer | Sporting News The Mets' struggles are Mendoza's problem.

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MLB 2026 Buzz: Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Beginning Rehab Assignment

Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.

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MLB 2026 Buzz: Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Beginning Rehab Assignment

Orioles getting great contributions from 5 players Mets might regret letting go | Sporting News These five former Mets are great contributors for the Orioles so far in 2026.

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Nationals reunite with LHP Lovelady in trade with Mets for cash LOS ANGELES -- Richard Lovelady's whirlwind tour of the Majors continued on Thursday, when the Mets traded him back to the very team that de...

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Joe Buck kicks Mets broadcaster while he's down during Dodgers' domination of NY The New York Mets are often lumped into the same category as the Los Angeles Dodgers, considering how Steve Cohen has thrown money around up...

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Devin Williams - Melts down in non-save spot Williams coughed up four runs on three hits and a walk in one-third of an inning during Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact With the Mets mired in a long losing streak, manager Carlos Mendoza tried to get his closer some work in a non-save situation, but it backfired when Williams served up a grand slam to Dalton Rushing in the eighth inning. They were the first runs the right-hander had allowed this season, spiking his ERA from 0.00 to 6.75, but Williams sports an 8:3 K:BB through 5.1 innings and he's converted both his save chances.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MJ Melendez - Two doubles in Mets debut Melendez went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Getting the start at DH and batting eighth in his season debut, Melendez banged out two-baggers against Shohei Ohtani in the third and fifth innings, with the second bringing home the Mets' first run of the night. Melendez could see consistent at-bats against right-handed pitching in the short term while Juan Soto (calf) and others are on the shelf, especially if he keeps supplying a slumbering offense with a spark, but the former Royal's career .216/.297/.389 slash line in the majors doesn't offer much optimism that he'll carve out a long-term spot on the roster.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals acquire pitching depth from the Mets in trade | Sporting News The Washington Nationals acquired left-hander Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets to add depth after Ken Waldichuk was transferred to th...

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