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3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Salvage Braves Split With Late Heroics

We finally saw some heart and pulse with this New York Mets team in Atlanta. After dropping the first two games of the series, the Mets rallied to win the final two to split the series with the Braves.

Mark Vientos News / Sport Relay / July 7

Mark Vientos Hits Roadblock With Mets

Infielder Mark Vientos has hit a roadblock in his career with the New York Mets. The 26-year-old had a career year in 2024, but since then has been widely inconsistent.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 7

Bo Bichette reveals this goal amid Mets' struggles, trade rumors

Bichette endured a rough start to his Mets tenure, and he acknowledged in May that making the transition to New York was tougher than he had expected.

Update reveals Mets' trade-deadline plans for Soto, Lindor, Bichette

A favorite has emerged for Mets’ manager vacancy

The Mets have found a leadoff man in A.J. Ewing

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How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Luke Weaver News / Mets Merized Online / July 7

Weaver, With Deadline Looming, Earns First Save As Met

The New York Mets managed to split their four-game weekend series against the Atlanta Braves Monday night, winning 7-6 in 10 innings. The offense did its part with seven runners crossing the plate and 11 hits on the night.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 7

An introduction to Major League Baseball’s 2026 draft

On Saturday, July 11, Major League Baseball will host its 61st annual Rule 4 draft, better known as the first-year player draft. Thanks to their 83-79 record during the 2025 season, the Mets were lined up to make the 17th overall pick.

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

Mets' Starting Pitchers for Royals Series Announced: New York to Square Off Against Two Familiar Faces

The New York Mets are set to host the Kansas City Royals to open their final homestand of the first half, beginning on Tuesday night. It has been a disappointing first half for the Mets, to say the least, but they will be matched with an equally disappointing Royals squad.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 7

Mets get huge update on potential Freddy Peralta trade

Barring what would be a shocking development, a Mets team that began Tuesday holding a record of 38-53 will sell multiple contributors not locked down via multiyear contracts before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline arrives.

MLB power rankings: National League dominates top spots

A favorite has emerged for Mets’ manager vacancy

Update reveals Mets' trade-deadline plans for Soto, Lindor, Bichette

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 7

New York sports radio legend thinks Mets will make massive Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor trade decision

Are the Mets preparing to move on from one of their superstars?

Update reveals Mets' trade-deadline plans for Soto, Lindor, Bichette

A favorite has emerged for Mets’ manager vacancy

The Mets have found a leadoff man in A.J. Ewing

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

3 Mets Takeaways From Mets Series Loss in Atlanta: Mets Earn Split With Braves

After taking two of three from the Atlanta Braves back in June at Citi Field, the New York Mets were unable to win the series this time around. In their

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

Mets’ Freddy Peralta gets 100% real about Juan Soto after Braves series

New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta is clearly now a believer in superstar outfielder Juan Soto. Not that he wasn’t impressed already with Soto before, but being teammates with the Dominican slugger has given Peralta a deeper perspective of Soto.

Juan Soto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Mets’ Juan Soto pulls off rare feat last done by 2007 David Wright

The New York Mets earned themselves a rare win over the Atlanta Braves in 2026, taking a 7-6 victory in extra innings on the road on Monday. The Mets have

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6

Five late runs just enough for Mets to beat Braves in 10

Luis Torrens' two-out double in the 10th inning drove in two runs and the visiting New York Mets hung on to defeat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Monday and earn a split of their four-game series.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 6

Mets' Juan Soto living up to contract despite team's struggles

It certainly hasn't been the year that was expected from the payroll-heavy New York Mets. Juan Soto, however, is posting numbers that could be overlooked because of the team's troubles.

Mets' Steve Cohen makes big admission, promise amid woeful season

Report sheds light on Mets' trade-deadline plans after Steve Cohen comments

Update reveals Mets' trade-deadline plans for Soto, Lindor, Bichette

The Mets have found a leadoff man in A.J. Ewing

A favorite has emerged for Mets’ manager vacancy

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 6

The Mets have found a leadoff man in A.J. Ewing

The New York Mets (37-53) season has not been what owner Steve Cohen wanted, but there have been a few bright spots. One has been the emergence of center fielder A.J.

Update reveals Mets' trade-deadline plans for Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Bo Bichette

A favorite has emerged for Mets’ manager vacancy

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 6

Update reveals Mets' trade-deadline plans for Soto, Lindor, Bichette

New York's 37-53 2026 campaign could make for interesting sports-talk discussions over the next handful of months.

Mets' Juan Soto living up to contract despite team's struggles

The Mets have found a leadoff man in A.J. Ewing

Dodgers among potential Aroldis Chapman trade suitors

Tigers' Casey Mize emerging as under-the-radar trade candidate

Can the Yankees’ trade-deadline plans save the team?

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. makes big admission about concerns

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6

Fresh off escaping with win, Mets vie for series split vs. Braves

New York Mets interim manager Andy Green was intent on focusing on the positives as his team prepares to play the finale of a four-game series in Atlanta on Monday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 5

Mets hold off Braves' charge for wild 10-9 victory

Nolan McLean settled down after a rocky start to throw six solid innings and the visiting New York Mets survived an improbable ninth-inning Atlanta comeback to beat the Braves 10-9 on Sunday and end their three-game losing streak.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 6

A favorite has emerged for Mets’ manager vacancy

Former manager Carlos Mendoza was relieved of his duties in June.

Juan Soto had interesting comments about his relationship with Francisco Lindor

Mets owner drops hint about tension between 2 star players

Braves flash promising stat in much-needed series-opening win vs. Mets

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Mets owner drops hint about tension between 2 star players

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has a reputation for candor, and that continued in a recent interview in which he conceded that his two star players did not see eye-to-eye last season.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 3

Report sheds light on Mets' trade-deadline plans after Steve Cohen comments

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen insists he is "not afraid" to sell certain talents ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

Mets owner Steve Cohen addresses Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto narratives, trade rumors

Will concerns about Mets' future cause Steve Cohen to sell ahead of trade deadline?

MLB insider reveals if Steve Cohen is serious about possible Francisco Lindor trade

Mets' Steve Cohen makes big admission, promise amid woeful season

Steve Cohen News / Yardbarker / July 3

Mets' Steve Cohen makes big admission, promise amid woeful season

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has plenty to say about the state of his club amid a woeful season for just about everybody involved.

Report sheds light on Mets' trade-deadline plans after Cohen comments

Will concerns about Mets' future cause Cohen to sell before trade deadline?

MLB insider reveals if Cohen is serious about possible Francisco Lindor trade

Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals

Five MLB players in the AL who deserve contract extensions

Adbert Alzolay News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Mets Release Adbert Alzolay

The Mets have released right-hander Adbert Alzolay, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been pitching for Triple-A Syracuse but is now a free agent and can sign with any club.