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Mets turn to rookie Zac Thornton vs. Marlins

The uncertainty of the trade deadline is far different for the New York Mets than it is for the Miami Marlins. The Mets will inch closer to completing a sell-off while the Marlins will look to continue their late climb into the wild-card race Saturday afternoon when the teams continue their four-game series in New York.

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Ranking 5 Worst Mets Trade Deadline Moves Since 2006

Everyone loves to pick on the Mets, but in some cases, they make it so easy. For New York, more often than not, the trade deadline is considered a complete failure for the Mets, with a few moves trickling in as successful attempts every so often.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Francisco Lindor reveals mood inside Mets’ clubhouse before trade deadline

The atmosphere inside the New York Mets clubhouse has to be very tense. After all, with the trade deadline on the third of August inching closer and closer, the more likely it becomes for the Mets to trade away their veteran pieces to hit the reset button amid a cataclysmic 2026 campaign.

Kodai Senga News / Amazin' Avenue / July 31

Kodai Senga and the Mets fall to Fish

The Mets fell to the Fish by a score of 5-2 which evened up the series against Miami. Kodai Senga got the start instead of Freddy Peralta who was scratched ahead of Monday’s trade deadline.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

1 last-minute trade Mets must make before deadline

The trade deadline clock is ticking, and the Mets have one obvious move left to make before it’s over, flipping closer Clay Holmes to the Dodgers for a pair of controllable, high-upside prospects.

Devin Williams News / New York Mets on SI / July 31

Mets Are Better Off Resisting Devin Williams Trade Despite the Interest

The noise surrounding the Mets bullpen is focused on who's heading out, who's staying, and what value a guy with control may have. A.J. Minter was the first piece moved, sent to the Twins for two top-30 prospects, with Brooks Raley next to follow.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Jeff Passan predicts Brewers trade deadline reunion with Mets’ Freddy Peralta

As the Milwaukee Brewers look to make a splash at the trade deadline on Monday, there is a possibility that a reunion could take place between the team and New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / July 31

Mock Trades the Mets Could Make for Freddy Peralta or Clay Holmes

With the 2026 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, the New York Mets are positioned as clear sellers. New York has two valuable starting pitchers on their roster that they will look to sell off in the coming days: Clay Holmes and Freddy Peralta.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Ex-GM drops Blue Jays-Mets Francisco Lindor trade idea

With the fanbase wondering what the Toronto Blue Jays will do before Monday’s trade deadline, one former general manager would ponder the idea of New York Mets star Francisco Lindor heading to the AL East ball club.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / July 31

Prospect Profile: Bruin Agbayani

The Mets have many relievers to move this deadline, and late at night on July 30, they traded the first of them by sending A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

What Mets are telling Francisco Lindor suitors days before trade deadline

As trade interest around the New York Mets appears to be vast ahead of the deadline on Monday, there are specific players that fans wonder if they will be on a new team after the fact.

Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / July 31

Report: Mets scratch RHP Freddy Peralta ahead of trade deadline

The New York Mets scratched veteran right-hander Freddy Peralta from his scheduled start against the visiting Miami Marlins on Friday, the New York Post reported.

New York Mets News / Lindy's Sports / July 31

Mets Trade Deadline Firesale Sets Up Future Moves

The New York Mets have been a major disappointment this season, and the team began its sell-off ahead of the August 3 MLB Trade Deadline. New York was expected to compete for a playoff spot this season after last year's disappointment.

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.

Trade market getting larger for Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta

Mets' Clay Holmes getting plenty of attention during rehab outing

Yankees want to steal one Mets star at the trade deadline

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

MLB 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

Mets' Clay Holmes getting plenty of attention during rehab outing

Mets reportedly set high price for Freddy Peralta

A.J. Minter News / New York Mets on SI / July 31

The First Mets' Domino Falls: Grading the Twins-Mets A.J. Minter Deal

The first domino has officially dropped. After successfully beating the Marlins 4-2 on Thursday night to win four out of their last five games, the Mets made their first move, setting the market for the 2026 deadline.

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.

Mets' Clay Holmes getting plenty of attention during rehab outing

Yankees' buzz around a Francisco Lindor trade is getting harder to ignore

Yankees add key depth piece in journeyman catcher Christian Bethancourt

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

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.

Mets are reportedly desperate to get rid of one player

Mets' Tyrone Taylor strengthens trade market in blowout win over Braves

Yankees' buzz around a Francisco Lindor trade is getting harder to ignore

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

New York Mets News / Stadium Rant / July 28

New York Mets Rumors: 3 Players They Need To Sell At The MLB Trade Deadline

The New York Mets will officially be in sell mode as the MLB trade deadline approaches. They have a ton of really good and valuable trade pieces that they need to take advantage of before it’s too late.

Francisco Lindor News / Yardbarker / July 28