New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mets trade Huascar Brazobán to the White Sox

In the wee hours of the morning, the Mets reportedly completed a trade sending right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán to the Chicago White Sox for a pair of minor league pitchers, Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin.

Freddy Peralta News / Just Baseball / August 3

Did the New York Mets Get Enough in Return for Freddy Peralta?

The Tampa Bay Rays were rumored to be in the running for Tarik Skubal at this year’s trade deadline, and when they missed out, they had to pivot. That pivot turned out to be Freddy Peralta, a pitcher who was traded for an ace-level haul just seven months ago, whom the Rays got for three prospects outside their top 10.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Mets give up 2.56 ERA pitcher for 2 prospects in trade with White Sox

The New York Mets’ fire sale continued deep into Sunday night, as they followed up their trade of Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays earlier in the day with a deal with the Chicago White Sox involving relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?

The 'League K-leaders by season since' quiz

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Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Mets’ Andy Green shares powerful take on Freddy Peralta after Rays trade

The New York Mets have begun their fire sale, and the latest move involved Freddy Peralta. Peralta was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays after an ill-fated and brief tenure in Queens.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

Padres reportedly eyeing pair of unlikely trade targets

General manager A.J. Preller is no stranger to finding creative ways to improve the San Diego Padres. His latest rumored trade targets would fall under that umbrella.

Padres slam teams with major Mason Miller trade news

Padres keep surging with strong 2nd inning to hold off Giants

Padres' Adrian Morejon generating plenty of trade interest

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / August 2

Mets Shutout 2-0 In Series Finale Loss To Marlins

David Byrne famously remarked, “Same As It Ever Was” in the Talking Heads hit track “Once In A Lifetime.” While they weren’t looking for their big, beautiful house, the New York Mets displayed an offensively lackluster performance that has unfortunately been a recurring theme this season and echoes Byrne’s lyric closely.

Robert Stock News / Amazin' Avenue / August 2

Stock shines but Mets fall flat against Marlins yet again

On Sunday afternoon the Mets took on the Marlins at Citi Field, the last game before the trade deadline, one that would most likely see massive changes to the Mets.

Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / August 2

Mets send RHP Freddy Peralta to Rays for three prospects

The Tampa Bay Rays added to one of the major leagues' better rotations on Sunday by acquiring two-time All-Star Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in exchange for three prospects.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Mets Claim Shawn Ross, Designate Joey Gerber

The Mets announced that catcher Shawn Ross has been claimed off waivers from the Pirates. To create 40-man roster space, right-hander Joey Gerber was designated for assignment.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Where Things Stand with Mets' Remaining Trade Chips

The New York Mets made one of the first noteworthy moves of MLB trade deadline season on Friday, moving reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for two prospects.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 2

Rays strike big with trade for Mets' Freddy Peralta

Tampa Bay's front office is well aware of its chance to make a deep postseason run, and that was shown Sunday with a major starting pitcher acquisition.

Report details how Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade over Rays, Brewers

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz

MJ Melendez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Mets Designate MJ Melendez For Assignment

The Mets announced that outfielder MJ Melendez has been designated for assignment, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Earlier today, the Mets selected Robert Stock and Bryce Conley to the 40-man roster.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Mets Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of Series Finale

The New York Mets made several roster moves before Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins, selecting the contracts of right-handers Robert Stock and Bryce Conley while designating Kevin Herget for assignment.

Kevin Herget News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Mets Select Kevin Herget

The Mets announced Saturday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Kevin Herget from Triple-A Syracuse. New York had an open roster spot after trading lefty A.J.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / August 1

D-Backs Should Call the Mets For a Rental Supreme Trade

Entering the 2026 season, it would have been hard to imagine the New York Mets having a fire sale by the time the August 3rd trade deadline came around.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Francisco Lindor reveals mood inside Mets’ clubhouse before trade deadline

The atmosphere inside the New York Mets clubhouse has to be very tense. After all, with the trade deadline on the third of August inching closer and closer, the more likely it becomes for the Mets to trade away their veteran pieces to hit the reset button amid a cataclysmic 2026 campaign.

New York Mets News / Lindy's Sports / July 31

Mets Trade Deadline Firesale Sets Up Future Moves

The New York Mets have been a major disappointment this season, and the team began its sell-off ahead of the August 3 MLB Trade Deadline. New York was expected to compete for a playoff spot this season after last year's disappointment.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / July 31

Mets reportedly set high price for Freddy Peralta

His track record of taking the ball every fifth day and excellent performance may be enough to convince an interested team to part with a highly regarded prospect.

Trade market getting larger for Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta

Mets' Clay Holmes getting plenty of attention during rehab outing

Yankees want to steal one Mets star at the trade deadline

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Brewers showing strong interest in Mets' Luke Weaver

The Milwaukee Brewers are one of several contending teams making a push for New York Mets' high-performing late-inning reliever Luke Weaver, according

Mets' Clay Holmes getting plenty of attention during rehab outing

Mets reportedly set high price for Freddy Peralta

Francisco Lindor News / Viral Sports News / July 31

Mets Reveal Significant Francisco Lindor Trade Update

The New York Mets have drawn a firm line around shortstop Francisco Lindor as the MLB trade deadline approaches, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Mets trade for the son of a former fan favorite

The New York Mets are closing a generational loop. New York agreed late Thursday night to trade reliever AJ Minter to the Minnesota Twins, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30