Luis Torrens hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fourth inning for the host New York Mets, who continued their post-trade deadline hot streak by closing out a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 4-3 win.
On a day when defense prevailed and pitching excelled, the New York Mets continued their strong post-deadline performance by winning the series finale against the Washington Nationals.
The trade deadline has come and gone for the New York Mets, who seem refreshed as an organization after selling off several pieces. While the big club has played well, ripping off eight wins in their first 11 games after the deadline, the Mets should be very encouraged by what some of their younger prospects have been doing.
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Ronny Mauricio remains healthy at Triple-A Syracuse, but the New York Mets have yet to open a clear path for his return to the majors. Mauricio has continued working at the Triple-A level after being optioned there in July.
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.
Sunday, August 16, 2026 • 1:40 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Jake Irvin (2-6, 5.79) vs. RHP Christian Scott (3-3, 3.45) SNY The New York Mets go for the sweep Sunday afternoon at Citi Field.
Man, isn’t winning fun? The 2026 Mets should have done this all year. Saturday evening, the Mets beat the Nationals 5-4 on a Francisco Lindor walk-off to cap a ninth inning comeback.
Any reasonable chance the New York Mets had of making the playoffs disappeared months ago. But a post-trade deadline surge might be providing a foundation
New York Mets pitcher Jefry Yan has been turning a lot of heads in the big leagues with his unique celebration on the mound, but it also backfired on him late in Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.
Francisco Lindor had the walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning Saturday as the host New York Mets edged the Washington Nationals, 5-4, in the middle game of a three-game series.
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The New York Mets received an uncanny reason to think about an MLB postseason run. Star Francisco Lindor became that reason, handing fans a new reason to smile Saturday against the Washington Nationals.
The New York Mets made a quiet but notable roster move this weekend, releasing 21-year-old outfielder Simon Juan from their organization while they hosted the Washington Nationals at Citi Field.
Left-hander Sean Manaea saved his rotation spot -- and maybe his roster spot -- by mounting an impressive midseason turnaround for the New York Mets. But he's not even the most compelling story among the pitchers on the resurgent Mets.
The first half of the 2026 season wasn’t great for the New York Mets or veteran catcher Luis Torrens. The Mets were on the fast track towards the bottom of the National League standings, while Torrens couldn’t get into a groove at the plate.
Among the many questions hovering over the last-place New York Mets, the future of infielder Bo Bichette is one that likely won't be answered anytime soon.
The New York Mets made a roster move on the Triple-A level this week, releasing shortstop Jackson Cluff from their Syracuse affiliate. The decision came as the club prepared to open a series against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field, giving the organization a chance to reshape its depth chart after a difficult stretch of games.
On Wednesday, the New York Mets added another experienced relief option, signing right-hander Chris Devenski to a minor league contract. Devenski has been assigned to Triple-A Syracuse after becoming a free agent following his outright release by the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB.com’s transactions tracker.
The New York Mets find themselves in a familiar position of evaluating talent as another disappointing season winds down, with September call-ups offering a chance to reshape the roster around younger players who could contribute in the years ahead.
Lindor shared his thoughts on his future amid a disappointing season in Queens and speculation regarding Lindor's status.
From the current vantage point, some might argue that the Mets’ 2026 season is essentially over, with the roots of their struggles tracing back as far as April.
The Mets are 6-1 since the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, which featured New York completing an expected fire sale.
The New York Mets still believe they can make a run to the postseason. Those hopes took a hit on Monday.
Manaea expressed confidence in his team amid a bright stretch in a dismal season.
It took until Aug. 9 this season for Pittsburgh Pirates fans to return to their customary chant: "Sell the team."
The New York Mets welcomed Carson Benge back to the lineup Sunday after the rookie outfielder missed just one game with a bruised left wrist suffered in Friday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The New York Mets handed Juan Soto the largest contract in professional sports history because they wanted a player capable of changing the direction of the franchise.
The Mets traded away a number of relievers ahead of this week’s deadline. That leaves them with the opportunity to experiment and they are going to get a look at Kodai Senga as a leverage reliever, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
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