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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / August 4
Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Eighteen 
Week: 6 G, 22 AB, .500/.593/.909, 11 H, 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 5 BB, 3 K, 3/3 SB (Double-A) 2026 Season: 76 G, 293 AB, .242/.349/.396, 71 H, 12 2B, 0 3B, 11
Clay Holmes News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4
Mets Backed Out Of Trade Sending Clay Holmes To Diamondbacks
With the trade deadline in the past, expect plenty of analysis over the moves that teams did or didn’t make to address roster holes. For the Diamondbacks, their relatively quiet deadline day came and went with the addition of outfielder Lars Nootbaar, but nothing done to upgrade the rotation or bullpen.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 4
Minors Weekly Report: Mitch Voit Breaks Out in Double-A
Mitch Voit broke out massively in his first taste of Double-A ball. In his first six games at the level following his promotion, Voit went 11-for-22 with four doubles, a triple and a home run.
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?
Freddy Peralta News / New York Mets on SI / August 4
Mets Getting Sleeper Prospect in Freddy Peralta Trade Is Underrated Win
The New York Mets traded away Freddy Peralta on Sunday afternoon, marking the end of the former ace's tenure in Queens. The Mets brought in Peralta in late January in hopes of finding an ace to put in front of Nolan McLean in a hunt for the team’s first division title since 2015, but it all went wrong very quickly.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Mets backed out of trade with Diamondbacks for All-Star pitcher
The Arizona Diamondbacks had a deal in place for New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes that fell apart just before Monday’s MLB trade deadline. The Mets and Diamondbacks reportedly agreed to terms on a trade that would have sent the All-Star right-hander to Phoenix.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4
Mets’ David Stearns reveals real reason Luis Robert Jr. wasn’t traded
The New York Mets completed a deadline selloff Monday but retained center fielder Luis Robert Jr. despite sustained trade speculation. President of baseball operations David Stearns later explained the decision during his post-deadline media availability.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / August 3
Mets to recall a bunch of players tomorrow
Having traded away a slew of players ahead of the trade deadline earlier this evening, the Mets are set to call up six players, per Will Sammon: Dedniel Núñez, Jefry Yan, Nate Lavender, Chayce McDermott, Xzavion Curry, and Cristian Pache.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 3
Núñez, Lavender Among Those Called Up Post-Trade Deadline
The Mets had themselves a hectic 24 hours at the trade deadline, dealing away about 20 percent of their active roster as they officially waved the white flag on the 2026 season.
Luke Weaver News / Just Baseball / August 3
Pirates Find Their Closer, Acquire Luke Weaver From the Mets
After an incredibly quiet morning for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the club struck with its first move on deadline day, and it was an impactful one. The Pirates acquired RHP Luke Weaver from the New York Mets.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / August 3
Mets’ Trade Deadline Quick-Reaction Grades
With their playoff odds at 0.1% according to Fangraphs, the Mets’ season is effectively over. That was reflected in the fact that the Mets traded away
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.
David Stearns News / Mets Merized Online / August 3
David Stearns Address Media After Selling at 2026 Deadline
The clock struck midnight on Monday. Or in a literal sense, 6 P.M. eastern time. The tradeline came and went, and the Mets made a flurry of moves. The Mets ended up moving Freddy Peralta, Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor, Luke Weaver, Huascar Brazoban, A.J.
MLB News / Just Baseball / August 3
Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor From Mets
The Chicago Cubs have acquired their third starting pitcher of the MLB trade deadline. On Monday afternoon, they added right-hander Clay Holmes in a deal with the New York Mets, sending top infield prospect Jefferson Rojas back to Queens.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3
Reports: Cubs acquire LHP Clay Holmes, OF Tyrone Taylor
The Chicago Cubs continued a major trade deadline surge by acquiring right-handed starter Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets, according to multiple media reports.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
White Sox add catching depth with acquisition of Joey Bart
The Atlanta Braves acquired Joey Bart just over a month ago when Sean Murphy went down with an injury. Now, with Murphy healthy and ready to return, Bart has been traded for the second time this season and goes from one first-place team to another.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Cubs continue playoff push by acquiring Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor
The Chicago Cubs continued to revamp their pitching staff while adding more depth to the outfield in a trade with the New York Mets.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Pirates continue revamping bullpen with Luke Weaver
Weaver is the second reliever the Pirates have acquired after trading for Camilo Doval on Saturday.
Luis Torrens News / Viral Sports News / August 3
Mets Reveal Puzzling Trade Deadline Stance on Targeted Player
With the MLB trade deadline drawing to a close, the New York Mets have emerged as one of the top sellers on the market. But will they move catcher Luis Torrens?
Brooks Raley News / Yardbarker / August 3
Phillies strengthen bullpen by acquiring lefty Brooks Raley
The Phillies continued a busy deadline day by acquiring some bullpen help.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
White Sox acquire bullpen help from Mets
The Chicago White Sox and general manager Chris Getz needed to address the pitching staff heading into the MLB Trade Deadline, and they've done just that.
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.
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.
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 / New York Mets on SI / August 2
3 Mets Prospects Who Could Join the Majors After the Trade Deadline
The New York Mets figure to be busy at the trade deadline, with two deals already completed and more involving Freddy Peralta, Luke Weaver and/or Luis Robert Jr (among others) very possible prior to Monday's deadline.
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.
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
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