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MLB News / Sport Relay / July 8
Mets Beat Royals in Middle Game 
In a quiet middle game of their series, the New York Mets strung together a 6–2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. At Citi Field on Wednesday, A.J. Ewing hit a leadoff shot in the first.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8
Mets score 5 runs in 8th to top Royals
Brett Baty delivered a two-RBI single during a five-run eighth inning Wednesday night for the host New York Mets, who beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 in the middle game of a three-game interleague series.
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / July 8
Five-run eighth propels Mets to 6-2 victory over Royals
We’ve seen a lot of long, frustrating losses this season. Last night’s 16-12 offensive barrage was unique even for the 2026 Mets. Following that monstrosity of a baseball game, tonight’s affair was blissfully, mercifully fairly normal in comparison.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
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?
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 / Athlon Sports / July 8
Injured Mets Reliever Takes Important Step in Rehab
Amid the injuries to the New York Mets' pitching staff, one reliever appears to be getting close to returning. Right-handed reliever Dedniel Núñez is having his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Syracuse as he continues to make his way back from Tommy John surgery.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Mets Designated Player for Assignment One Day After MLB Debut
Matt Seelinger's major league debut lasted just one appearance. His stay on the New York Mets’ active roster didn’t last much longer. The Mets designated the right-hander for assignment on Wednesday, one day after allowing seven runs over two innings and taking the loss in a 16-12 defeat to the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Tuesday.
Matt Seelinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Mets Designate Matt Seelinger For Assignment
The Mets on Wednesday announced that they’ve selected the contract of righty Xzavion Curry from Triple-A Syracuse and recalled righty Tobias Myers. Right-hander
Austin Warren News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Mets Place Righty Reliever on 15-Day IL
The New York Mets’ pitching staff is taking another hit. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are placing right-hander Austin Warren on the 15-day injured list.
Justin Verlander News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander to retire at end of season
One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Mets Make Bo Bichette Career Announcement Amid MLB Season
Bo Bichette reached 1,000 career hits on Tuesday night, collecting the milestone single in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / July 8
Andy Green had a blunt reaction to the Mets’ pitching disaster
The season of torture for New York Mets fans continued Tuesday, with the team snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The Mets entered the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., with a five-run lead, but that evaporated completely before the frame even ended.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 8
Ken Rosenthal addresses latest Francisco Lindor trade rumors
A well-known insider addressed a recent report that the Mets will look to trade Lindor this summer.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8
Mets' season reaches new low in historically bad loss as 'comedy show' continues
The 2026 season has been one to forget in many ways for the New York Mets, and that only continued in Tuesday's 16-12 loss to the Kansas City Royals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 7
Tyler Tolbert achieves MLB history twice as Royals beat Mets
Even if he's not yet a household name, Tyler Tolbert has already etched his name in MLB history.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7
Royals give up an unreal Little League HR to Mets with three errors on one play
The Kansas City Royals somehow managed to out-Mets the New York Mets on Tuesday.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7
Mets Activate Jorge Polanco, Designate Alex Carrillo
The Mets announced that infielder Jorge Polanco has been activated from the 60-day injured list. He’ll rejoin the club tonight. Right-hander Alex Carrillo was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster, and fellow infielder Ronny Mauricio was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to open a spot on the 26-man roster.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steve Cohen News / Yardbarker / July 2
MLB insider reveals if Steve Cohen is serious about possible Francisco Lindor trade
Could the Mets move Lindor?
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / July 2
How struggles of Mets' Freddy Peralta reportedly could impact his trade value
What is Peralta's value amid a disappointing season?
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