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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / August 3
Mets 2026 trade deadline tracker 
With the Mets having already been very active ahead of the 2026 trade deadline this evening, we thought we’d put together a running list of all the things we’ve written about the trades and the players involved in them here at Amazin’ Avenue.
Ben Rortvedt News / Field Level Media / August 3
Dodgers reacquire C Ben Rortvedt from Mets
The Los Angeles Dodgers reacquired catcher Ben Rortvedt on Monday, sending right-hander Chayce McDermott to the New York Mets. Multiple outlets reported on the trade-deadline deal that brings Rortvedt back to Los Angeles, where he batted .224 in 18 games last September when starting backstop Will Smith got injured.
The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz
Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?
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.
Clay Holmes News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Brewers Among Teams Pursuing Clay Holmes
The widespread expectation is that the Mets will trade righty Clay Holmes prior to today’s deadline. They’re in talks with several teams, including the Brewers, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Dodgers To Reacquire Ben Rortvedt
The Mets are trading catcher Ben Rortvedt to the Dodgers in exchange for righty Chayce McDermott, who was recently designated for assignment in L.A., per Aram Leighton of Just Baseball.
Huascar Brazoban News / Field Level Media / August 3
White Sox acquire Mets reliever Huascar Brazoban
The Chicago White Sox acquired reliever Huascar Brazoban from the New York Mets on Monday in exchange for two minor league pitchers. The White Sox, who entered Monday with a three-game lead in the American League Central, bolstered their bullpen as the cellar-dwelling Mets continued to stockpile prospects.
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.
Luis Torrens News / Viral Sports News / August 3
Mets Reveal Puzzling Trade Deadline Stance on Targeted Player
With the MLB trade deadline drawing to a close, the New York Mets have emerged as one of the top sellers on the market. But will they move catcher Luis Torrens?
The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with the most career strikeouts can you name in five minutes?
Robert Stock News / Mets Merized Online / August 3
Stock Shines in Return to Big Leagues
Robert Stock was briefly a Met in 2021, making two starts and three total appearances. He spent the next few years pitching in South Korea, Mexico, etc… It took him all the way until last season to return to the big leagues, making two appearances out of the bullpen for the Boston Red Sox.
Brooks Raley News / Yardbarker / August 3
Phillies strengthen bullpen by acquiring lefty Brooks Raley
The Phillies continued a busy deadline day by acquiring some bullpen help.
A.J. Minter News / Amazin' Avenue / August 3
Breaking down the Mets’ return for A.J. Minter
A.J. Minter was the first of the Mets’ rental relievers to get dealt, heading to Minnesota for two infield prospects. Neither are fantastic on-field pieces, but both have some level of name ID.
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / August 3
Mets Trade Huascar Brazobán to White Sox
The New York Mets have traded Huascar Brazobán to the Chicago White Sox, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported late Sunday night. The Mets received RHP Gabe Davis and RHP Zach Franklin.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
White Sox acquire bullpen help from Mets
The Chicago White Sox and general manager Chris Getz needed to address the pitching staff heading into the MLB Trade Deadline, and they've done just that.
Freddy Peralta News / Just Baseball / August 3
Did the New York Mets Get Enough in Return for Freddy Peralta?
The Tampa Bay Rays were rumored to be in the running for Tarik Skubal at this year’s trade deadline, and when they missed out, they had to pivot. That pivot turned out to be Freddy Peralta, a pitcher who was traded for an ace-level haul just seven months ago, whom the Rays got for three prospects outside their top 10.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Padres reportedly eyeing pair of unlikely trade targets
General manager A.J. Preller is no stranger to finding creative ways to improve the San Diego Padres. His latest rumored trade targets would fall under that umbrella.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / August 2
Where Things Stand with Mets' Remaining Trade Chips
The New York Mets made one of the first noteworthy moves of MLB trade deadline season on Friday, moving reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for two prospects.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Rays strike big with trade for Mets' Freddy Peralta
Tampa Bay's front office is well aware of its chance to make a deep postseason run, and that was shown Sunday with a major starting pitcher acquisition.
MJ Melendez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2
Mets Designate MJ Melendez For Assignment
The Mets announced that outfielder MJ Melendez has been designated for assignment, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Earlier today, the Mets selected Robert Stock and Bryce Conley to the 40-man roster.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / August 2
Mets Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of Series Finale
The New York Mets made several roster moves before Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins, selecting the contracts of right-handers Robert Stock and Bryce Conley while designating Kevin Herget for assignment.
New York Mets News / Just Baseball / August 1
D-Backs Should Call the Mets For a Rental Supreme Trade
Entering the 2026 season, it would have been hard to imagine the New York Mets having a fire sale by the time the August 3rd trade deadline came around.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 31
Mets reportedly set high price for Freddy Peralta
His track record of taking the ball every fifth day and excellent performance may be enough to convince an interested team to part with a highly regarded prospect.
Luke Weaver News / Yardbarker / July 31
Brewers showing strong interest in Mets' Luke Weaver
The Milwaukee Brewers are one of several contending teams making a push for New York Mets' high-performing late-inning reliever Luke Weaver, according
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31
Mets trade for the son of a former fan favorite
The New York Mets are closing a generational loop. New York agreed late Thursday night to trade reliever AJ Minter to the Minnesota Twins, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30
Yankees want to steal one Mets star at the trade deadline
The Mets will most likely be sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Clay Holmes News / Yardbarker / July 29
Mets' Clay Holmes getting plenty of attention during rehab outing
Clay Holmes is getting closer to returning to the majors. The question is whether or not he will do so as a member of the New York Mets.
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