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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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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 / Mets Merized Online / July 6

Mets Hold Off Braves Rally In 7-6 Extra Innings Win

The Mets (38-53) took down the Braves (52-37) by a score of 7-6 on Monday night at Truist Park, riding a go-ahead three-run shot in the top of the ninth to snap a stretch of frustrating finishes.

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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

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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.

David Stearns News / New York Mets on SI / July 6

Ranking the Mets' 5 Best Moves in the David Stearns Era

The New York Mets are at a crossroads as they're in the midst of a disastrous season that saw them move on from manager Carlos Mendoza last month. President of Baseball Operations David Stearns, who assembled the roster that has underwhelmed for over a calendar year, got a reprieve from Steve Cohen and will get a chance to fix his mistakes.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 6

Mets’ trade rumors beginning to warm up

With a 37-53 record that has them just a half-game ahead of the worst record in the National League, the Mets are set to be sellers at the deadline. And Will Sammon of the Athletic and Chelsea Janes of SNY have provided some insight into the organization’s thinking as the August 3 trade deadline approaches.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Mets rumors: What New York is being urged to pursue before trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is on August 3, and teams around the league will have the opportunity to improve their rosters, for now or the future, before the second half of the 2026 campaign.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 6

Everything Mets Fans Need to Know (7/6-7/12): Trade Deadline Rumors, MLB Draft Update, Injury News, and More

For the Mets, 2026 has served as a long season, and it's still just July. Unlike the slow-burning 2025 disaster, the Mets have already taken themselves out of playoff contention, sitting 16 games under .500 while 11.5 games back in the NL Wild Card race — half a game away from being the worst team in the NL.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Mets Reliever Quietly Emerging as Sneaky Trade Deadline Asset

The New York Mets are expected to be sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline. At 37-53, they're 16 games back in the National League East and 11.5 games behind a wild card spot.

Matt Seelinger News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Mets Make Trade With AL Central Team Before Braves Game

The New York Mets added pitching depth Monday by acquiring right-hander Matt Seelinger from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. The trade was announced before the Mets opened a new series, with Seelinger reporting to Triple-A Syracuse rather than joining the major league roster.

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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.

Brett Baty News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Insider Reveals Why the Mets May Not Trade Brett Baty

The New York Mets are, without a shadow of a doubt, going to be sellers at the August 3 trade deadline. After entering the season with a new core and the second-highest payroll in baseball, the Mets are already shifting their focus to next season.

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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 6

Monday Stat Party: Feeling 22 (or 23?)

Welcome back to Monday Stat Party, a weekly series showcasing some of the most curious and nostalgia-inducing statistical developments from the past week of Mets baseball.

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

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Luke Weaver News / New York Mets on SI / July 6

Luke Weaver Trade Should Be Among Mets’ Top Priorities 4 Weeks Before Deadline

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is less than a month away (August 3rd at 6 p.m. ET), and the New York Mets figure to be among the more active teams this year.

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 4

Juan Soto had interesting comments about his relationship with Francisco Lindor

Year 2 of the Juan Soto-Francisco Lindor marriage has not exactly been blissful in the New York Mets clubhouse. Mets owner Steve Cohen said in an interview with the New York Post on Wednesday that Soto and Lindor have overcome supposed issues from last season.

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

New York Mets 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

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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.