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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.

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Stolen Bases, Defensive Plays Help Mets Keep Pirates At Bay

Stolen bases and clutch defensive plays sprinkled throughout may have just been the difference in the Mets winning Friday’s game over the Pirates. The Mets, now 4-0 since the trade deadline, have been playing loose since selling some of their major pieces.

Carson Benge News / Amazin' Avenue / August 8

Carson Benge left Friday’s game with wrist soreness

In the bottom of the third inning of the Mets’ 6-4 victory over the Pirates, Carson Benge made a terrific sliding catch in left field, sliding into the wall, with all the impact on his extended left wrist.

Jonah Tong News / New York Mets on SI / August 8

Mets' Continued Optimism in Jonah Tong Speaks Volumes for Young Pitcher's Future

With the MLB trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, New York Mets fans are looking ahead to next season, spending the remainder of 2026 considering which players or prospects down in the minors could be part of the solution in 2027.

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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

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Carson Benge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Mets interim manager Andy Green gives encouraging update on Carson Benge X-rays

The Mets caught a break on what could have been a costly injury Friday night. Interim manager Andy Green confirmed that X-rays on rookie outfielder Carson

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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 / Amazin' Avenue / August 7

A four-run third and web gems buoy Mets over Bucs

The Mets defeated the Pirates 6-4 in this series opener at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Zac Thornton delivered five scoreless innings, helped out by strong defense behind him and the Mets tagged Carmen Mlodzinski for four runs in the third, punctuated by a Macrus Semien three-run homer.

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 / Mets Merized Online / August 7

Mets Stay Hot With Series-Opening Win Over Pirates

Zac Thornton and the Mets (51-66) took on the Pirates (57-61) in the first game of a three-game set at PNC park. The Mets came in at 3-0 since the trade deadline following a sweep of the Guardians, and they kept the good times rolling.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / August 7

Game Chat: Mets vs Pirates, 6:40 PM

Friday, August 7, 2026 • 1:10 PM PNC Park • Pittsburgh, PA LHP Zac Thornton (2-2, 2.88) vs. RHP Carmen Mlodzinski (6-3, 3.15) WPIX The New York Metropolitans are on a three game winning streak!

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 7

3 Prospects Mets Must Audition Before the Season Is Over

The second half of the 2026 season has to be all about evaluation for the New York Mets. What do you have that could help you out in 2027 and beyond? This is the question David Stearns, Andy Green, and the rest of the Mets' decision-makers will try to answer by October.

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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.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 7

Kodai Senga's New Role Could Help Rebuild His Stock With Mets

The New York Mets' focus going forward will be on 2027 and figuring out exactly who will make an impact for a team that wants to compete. Obviously, their outfield is tied down for the near future, manned by Juan Soto, A.J.

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 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

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

The 'Three-time batting champions' 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

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

Mets pour it on late to complete sweep of Guardians

Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer in the second inning and Francisco Lindor had a three-run shot in the seventh, powering the visiting New York Mets to a 13-6 rout of the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon.

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.