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Mets mired in lengthy slide as Braves arrive

The New York Mets might be running out of time to prove their two-month slump is just an aberration. The Mets will try to halt their latest skid when they host the Atlanta Braves Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

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Expert pours cold water on Pete Alonso's free agency outlook

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million contract (which includes a player opt-out after the 2025 season) with the club back in February, just a short time before spring training.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 11

NL Wild Card Update: Mets Holding On

Suffice to say, things have not been going well for the New York Mets as of late. On a seven-game losing streak, they’re also losers of 11 of their last 12 games.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 11

Four Mets prospects ranked in MLB Pipeline’s updated top 100

The future in Queens has never looked this bright. In MLB Pipeline’s updated Top 100 prospect rankings, several New York Mets prospects made significant leaps, climbing higher than ever before.

Ichiro Suzuki News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The Wins-Above-Replacement stat -- or WAR -- measures the amount of wins a single player adds compared to a "replacement," level player. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the American League in WAR each season since 1995?

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz

The 'MLB players in the 30/30 club' quiz

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 11

How Mets' struggles have impacted their odds of making the postseason

There is no sugar coating the fact that the New York Mets haven't been playing very good baseball. Since June 13th, the Mets have gone 18-31 over a 49-game span, going from 21 games above .500 to just eight above the break-even point in the process.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 11

New York Mets Officially Promote 3 Top 100 Prospects to Triple-A Syracuse

UPDATE, 3:15 p.m. ET: The moves are now official, and the prospect rankings have been updated, per MLB Pipeline. Benge is now ranked No. 20, with Williams coming in at No.

Tyler Rogers News / Mets Merized Online / August 11

Players of the Week: Alonso, Rogers Perform Despite Skid

Another rough stretch for the Mets, who went 0-6 last week. Most disheartening were the blown late leads in multiple games. They’ve fallen to second place in the NL East and dropped to the third spot in the Wild Card race.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 11

How Sean Manaea's latest start for the Mets resembled Kodai Senga's rough outing

The New York Mets' gut-wrenching loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday overshadowed Sean Manaea's continued struggles. During his sixth outing and fifth start since returning from the injured list, Manaea failed to give the Mets some desperately needed length.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 11

Mets might have to face harsh reality with extended slump

The New York Mets knew that they were going to be facing an uphill battle against the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, and it turned out to be a disaster of a series.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 11

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Hit Rock Bottom In Milwaukee

It can’t get any worse for the New York Mets, can it? It sure feels like this team has now hit rock bottom. If this isn’t rock bottom, then I dread to think what the next few weeks may have in store.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 11

Pete Alonso gets real about Darryl Strawberry relationship

On August 9, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso hit his 252nd career MLB home run, all of which have come while he was playing with New York. As a result, he tied MLB legend Darryl Strawberry for the most home runs in Mets franchise history.

Edwin Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Mets’ Edwin Diaz drops revelation on scoreless streak ending on walk-off home run vs. Brewers

The New York Mets’ season of heartbreaks found yet another gut punch on Sunday. Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz’s scoreless streak came to a stunning end in a 7-6 walk-off loss to the Brewers.

Brandon Nimmo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Mets’ Brandon Nimmo sends warning to Phillies despite pathetic losing streak

The New York Mets have now lost seven in a row after a three-game sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets are also 1-9 in their last 10 games and are 5.5 games back of the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League East lead.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 11

Mets Starters Providing No Length

The movie Groundhog Day takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, a weatherman re-living the same day over and over again.

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The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Mets roasted with beer puns after ugly sweep vs. Brewers

The New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers entered their series finale on Sunday, moving in opposite directions. That continues to be the case after New York suffered a 7-6 loss at the hands of the seemingly unstoppable Milwaukee side.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 11

Mets face the most difficult part of schedule in the midst of slump

The New York Mets have completely fallen from grace. The team has just been swept in two consecutive series against the Cleveland Guardians and the Milwaukee Brewers.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 11

New York Mets Reportedly to Promote 3 Top 100 Prospects to Triple-A Syracuse

Three of the New York Mets' four Top 100 prospects, as ranked by MLB Pipeline, will be wearing a new uniform this upcoming week. Infielder/outfielder Jett Wiliams, right-hander Jonah Tong and outfielder Carson Benge all will be moving from the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, MLB Pipeline reported Sunday.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / August 10

Mets prospects Jonah Tong, Jett Williams, Carson Benge, and Ryan Clifford promoted to Triple-A Syracuse

The Mets are promoting several of their top prospects from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Syracuse, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic, as Jonah Tong, Jett Williams, Carson Benge, and Ryan Clifford are all making the jump to the highest level of the minors.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / August 10

Milwaukee Brewers Notch 9th Straight Win With Thrilling Victory Over the New York Mets

The Milwaukee Brewers are the hottest team in Major League Baseball. They needed to be at the top of their game to win this afternoon at home against the New York Mets.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 11

Mets' slide continues with their worst loss of the season

Mets' slide continues with arguably their worst loss of the season

The New York Mets are trending in the wrong direction, and their slide continued on Sunday with what might have been their worst loss of the season.

Aaron Boone's ejection isn't a good look for manager's future with Yankees

Astros may have won MLB trade deadline by making this one move

Jhoan Duran is showing he's everything the Phillies needed

Umpire Jen Pawol earns praise after her day behind the plate

Justin Verlander discusses his playing future amid rough season

Reds manager reveals when key starter will return to the rotation

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

From Hot Start to Hard Fall: Mets Running Out of Excuses

Whether you still believe in the New York Mets or not, there’s one thing all fans can agree on: this team is struggling. Badly. Prior to June 13, their issues were hidden behind one of the best starts in baseball, powered by an unlikely dominant rotation and a lights-out bullpen.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 9

Mets send message to Steve Cohen about Pete Alonso

Mets players send message to Steve Cohen about future of Pete Alonso

The 30-year-old "Polar Bear" is also a beloved figure among Mets fans.

Mets manager tries to defend controversial decision after loss

Mets to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles at Shea Stadium

Orioles sign journeyman outfielder to major league deal

Dodgers quickly designate veteran first baseman for assignment

2025-26 MLB free-agent power rankings: August edition

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Mets Predicted to Sign Struggling Ace 'Probably' Worth $100 Million

The New York Mets have dealt with injuries to their starting pitching rotation throughout the 2025 MLB season. To add more depth to next year's rotation, Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller predicted the Mets to make a big splash in free agency this winter.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / August 7

Mets Pitcher Becoming One of the MLB’s Top Prospects with Unreal Stats

As the season progresses, the New York Mets have begun to see the rise of a potential future star. The Mets have looked both good and bad over the last few weeks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5