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Mets Demote Player After Shutout Loss to Pirates

The New York Mets made a bullpen move Sunday after Saturday's 9-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, optioning right-hander Xzavion Curry to Triple-A Syracuse and selecting the contract of right-hander Jack Weisenburger.

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Game Chat: Mets vs Pirates, 1:35 P.M.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 1:35 PM PNC Park • Pittsburgh, PA LHP Sean Manaea (3-5, 4.33) vs. RHP Jared Jones (2-3, 4.02) SNY The New York Mets’ win streak couldn’t go on forever.

Robert Stock News / Mets Merized Online / August 9

Stock Plummets In Pittsburgh

Robert Stock missed with his first pitch of the game. Jake Mangum drove his second offering for a double. This, unfortunately for Stock and the New York Mets, would be the theme of the night.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz

Jefry Yan News / New York Mets on SI / August 9

Jefry Yan Might Be the Mets' Next Bullpen Breakout

The art of a baseball celebration. Whether it's a bat flip after a walk-off home run to send your team to the next round of the playoffs or a fist bump following a hard-earned save, baseball's entire landscape has changed; celebrating is the new norm.

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.

New York Mets News / Lindy's Sports / August 9

Mets Trades Raise Major Questions Because of Strike, Salary Cap Risks

I'm about to spend 1,100-plus words discussing the New York Mets, so we can't rule out the possibility that their trade deadline teardown will be followed by the greatest, most out-of-nowhere surge into the postseason of all-time.

Robert Stock News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

Mets’ Andy Green gets 100% real on Robert Stock’s future after ugly start vs. Pirates

Robert Stock’s second career start looked nothing like his first, and Andy Green did not shy away from addressing what went wrong. The Mets interim manager

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / August 8

Mets blown out by Pirates, ending their modest winning streak

Well, Robert Stock’s second major league start this year didn’t go as well as his first did. In three innings, he gave up eight runs—all earned—on nine hits with four strikeouts and five walks, and he threw 80 pitches along the way.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / August 8

Mets’ $280 Million Prediction Will Have Fans Rolling Their Eyes

The New York Mets are known for throwing money around, even if it hasn’t worked out most of the time. But their failures may not stop them from making a serious push for Tarik Skubal in MLB free agency.

Carson Benge News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Mets Receive Carson Benge Update After Pirates Game

The New York Mets received encouraging news after rookie outfielder Carson Benge exited Friday night's 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates with left wrist soreness.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 8

Mets play role of spoiler against fading Pirates

The New York Mets are on one of their best, albeit brief, runs of the season. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff chances are fading, as the team has lost four straight games.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 7

Mets build early lead, hold off Pirates for 4th straight win

Marcus Semien hit a three-run home run and Carson Benge drove in two more runs to lead the New York Mets to a 6-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 7

Bo Bichette makes bold claim about Mets' future amid career uncertainty

There exist far more questions than answers about the future of the last-place New York Mets after the club became a major seller before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline arrived.

Pirates' postseason push in need of reset against Mets

Juan Soto is keeping his end of the bargain while the Mets fall apart

Mets pour it on late to complete sweep of Guardians

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

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The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 6

Juan Soto is keeping his end of the bargain while the Mets fall apart

The New York Mets handed Juan Soto the largest contract in professional sports history because they wanted a player capable of changing the direction of the franchise.

Animated relief pitcher Jefry Yan may be polarizing to Mets fans

Mets' Yan responds to negative reactions about viral celebrations

Foster Griffin is latest traded pitcher to struggle in debut with new team

Blue Jays' struggles with RISP get even worse with tough loss to Cubs

Giants rookie mocks Harrison Bader's scooter accident with his celebration

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Bo Bichette Addresses Mets Future Amid Disappointing Season

As the New York Mets look to turn the page to 2027 after their trade deadline sell-off, one of their significant offseason moves, Bo Bichette, offered his take on the fire sale.

Kodai Senga News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Mets Using Kodai Senga As Leverage Reliever

The Mets traded away a number of relievers ahead of this week’s deadline. That leaves them with the opportunity to experiment and they are going to get a look at Kodai Senga as a leverage reliever, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 6

Mets' Jefry Yan responds to negative reactions about viral celebrations

Yan responded to Guardians fans and others who may not love his on-the-mound antics.

Kodai Senga makes honest admission about new role with last-place Mets

Animated relief pitcher Jefry Yan may be polarizing to Mets fans

Report reveals if Mets came close to signing Clay Holmes to extension before trade to Cubs

Freddy Peralta made major Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor move before being traded by Mets

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5

Guardians' Angel Genao has historic MLB debut vs. Mets

The Cleveland Guardians were in need of an offensive spark ahead of Wednesday night's game against the New York Mets. To hope to ignite one, Cleveland promoted its No. 2 prospect, shortstop Angel Genao.

Animated relief pitcher Jefry Yan may be polarizing to Mets fans

Yankees' Aaron Judge gives big update on health, plans for this season

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong make history together

Crow-Armstrong's $115M contract already turning into a steal for Cubs

Yankees' George Lombard Jr. reflects on impressive MLB debut in win

Jefry Yan News / Yardbarker / August 5

Animated relief pitcher Jefry Yan may be polarizing to Mets fans

Even if you are a hardcore baseball fan, you might not know the name Jefry Yan. At least not yet.

Kodai Senga makes honest admission about new role with last-place Mets

Freddy Peralta made major Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor move before being traded by Mets

Report reveals if Mets came close to signing Clay Holmes to extension before trade to Cubs

Guardians' Angel Genao has historic MLB debut vs. Mets

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Kodai Senga News / Yardbarker / August 5

Kodai Senga makes honest admission about new role with last-place Mets

Senga discussed his move to the bullpen amid a disastrous season.

Freddy Peralta made major Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor move before being traded by Mets

Report reveals if Mets came close to signing Clay Holmes to extension before trade to Cubs

The 'Old baseball stadiums' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5

Report reveals if Mets came close to signing Holmes to extension

Report reveals if Mets came close to signing Clay Holmes to extension before trade to Cubs

Over 52.2 innings of work this season, he posted a 2.39 ERA and a 1.101 WHIP before he suffered a fractured fibula in the middle of May.

Cubs continue playoff push by acquiring Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor

Cubs make another rotation addition with trade for Braxton Garrett

Angels' sell-off continues with Ryan Zeferjahn heading to Cubs

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5

Peralta made major Soto, Lindor move before being traded by Mets

Freddy Peralta made major Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor move before being traded by Mets

It was reported last fall that Lindor and Soto had a "chilly" relationship after Soto signed a 15-year, $765M contract to join the Mets in December 2024.

Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

Bryce Conley News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Mets Designate Bryce Conley For Assignment

The Mets announced a series of moves to fill in their roster after their deadline sale. Most of them were previously reported. In an additional move, right-hander Bryce Conley was designated for assignment.

Cristian Pache News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Mets To Select Cristian Pache, Nate Lavender

The Mets have a number of roster spots open after their deadline selling. Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that outfielder Cristian Pache and pitchers Dedniel Núñez, Jefry Yan, Nate Lavender, Chayce McDermott and Xzavion Curry will be filling those roster spots.