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Brewers place scheduled pitcher on IL; can Mets capitalize?

The New York Mets have been struggling recently, following up a seven-game winning streak with another cold spell. They have lost eight of their last nine games, getting swept by the San Diego Padres, losing two out of three to the San Francisco Giants and then being on the wrong end of a sweep against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Mets' returning starter could provide massive boost to struggling rotation

Things are not going very well for the New York Mets lately. Coming into a massive series against the Milwaukee Brewers, who currently have the best record in baseball, the Mets have lost eight of nine games and are starting to see the Philadelphia Phillies create some separation in the National League East.

Luis Robert News / New York Mets on SI / August 8

Mets refused to part with these players in potential Luis Robert trade

Just about everybody in the baseball community viewed the New York Mets as a top trade destination for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. ahead of this year's trade deadline.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 8

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.

MLB-leading Brewers look to stay hot against slumping Mets

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

Mets manager tries to defend controversial decision after loss

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 8

2025 Updated Top 50 Mets Prospect List

The 2025 MLB Draft and Trade Deadline have passed, and the New York Mets still have a strong farm system. With that in mind, I’ve updated my list of top prospects in the Mets system, taking into account their progress since the start of the 2025 season.

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

Insider pinpoints 1 prospect Mets should promote to solve bullpen struggles

The New York Mets' bullpen holds a respectable 3.77 collective ERA throughout the 2025 MLB Season, which puts them at 10th overall in the league. However, this stat doesn't tell the entire story, especially because the Mets' relief corps was the best in all of baseball for about the first two months of this season.

Sean Manaea News / Mets Merized Online / August 8

Sean Manaea Is Finding His Angle

It’s been a rough stretch for the Mets. After rattling off seven straight wins, they’ve crashed back to earth, dropping eight of their last nine following Wednesday’s loss against the Cleveland Guardians.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Mets’ reveal tribute to The Beatles’ iconic Shea Stadium concert

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Beatles concert at Shea Stadium, the New York Mets will have an event during their game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, August 15, 2025.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / August 8

The Mets try to avoid further disaster in Milwaukee

The New York Mets (63-52) travel to the midwest for a three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers (70-44). While the two teams have both been in the mix for their respective division crowns all season, the two teams could not have had more different periods leading up to this series.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / August 8

NY radio host shreds Juan Soto amid Mets losing woes

The New York Mets are in the midst of a four-game losing streak and have lost eight of their last nine games. They look like a shell of the club that once had MLB's best record earlier this year, and their status of being World Series contenders certainly seems suspect at this point.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Biggest concern Mets still have after 2025 MLB trade deadline

The New York Mets were supposed to be past this. They were supposed to be the juggernaut of the National League — a $333 million roster stacked with power, depth, and elite talent that was built for October.

Genesis Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

Veteran reliever gets DFA'd for third time this season

Veteran reliever gets designated for assignment for third time this season

He had brief stints with the Mets and Cubs earlier in the year.

Paul Skenes continues home dominance in Pirates' shutout

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

2 moves New York Mets must make after 2025 MLB trade deadline

The New York Mets made significant additions prior to the MLB trade deadline, but there are still tweaks that they must enact to ensure a strong October arrival.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 7

MLB-leading Brewers look to stay hot against slumping Mets

The visiting New York Mets will look to get back on track behind right-hander Kodai Senga against the surging Milwaukee Brewers on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

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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.

Jonah Tong News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 6

New York Mets Top Prospect Hits Major Milestone as He Excels in Double-A

New York Mets prospect Jonah Tong hit a major milestone on Tuesday, becoming the first minor leaguer to hit the 150-strikeout marker in 2025. Spending the whole year with Double-A Binghamton, Tong has 154 punch outs in just 97.0 innings.

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Mets Announce Pete Alonso News on Wednesday

The New York Mets own a 63-51 record and sit second in the NL East. They are on a three-series losing streak and are trying to prevent a sweep against the Cleveland Guardians.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Mets Make Francisco Lindor Decision After Third Straight Loss

The New York Mets have been battling the Philadelphia Phillies all season for first place in the NL East, but after dropping their third straight game, they now sit 2.5 games back in the division race.

New York Mets News / Inside The Diamonds / August 6

New York Mets Roster Moves 8/6/2025

The New York Mets wrap up their series with the Cleveland Guardians this afternoon. The Mets are looking to avoid being swept by the Guardians after dropping the first two games of the series.

Rico Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Orioles claim right-hander off waivers from Mets

The Orioles have claimed right-hander Rico Garcia off waivers from the Mets, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. The latter club designated him for assignment earlier this week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5