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The Mets lost their third-straight game, falling 9-6 to the Cubs despite a small ninth inning rally. Kodai Senga gave up seven runs in 3.2 innings, giving up two home runs and walking five batters.
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The 2026 SNY Kidcaster joined the booth for last night’s game, and SNY released his audition tape.
Christian Scott is slated to pitch a game this weekend against the Phillies, as he’s set to be activated from the injured
list.
Luis Robert Jr. has resumed baseball activities, taking a full batting practice as he ramps up his running progression.
The Freddy Peralta deal has been nothing less than a total dud for the Mets.
Francisco Lindor appears to be on the verge of a return to the Mets, and it could be as early as today, as after last night’s rehab game the Mets were internally discussing whether to activate him today.
The Mets claimed Jared Oliva off waivers from the Giants and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.
David Stearns was asked when the cutoff is for them to decide whether the Mets will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and the answer was: the trade deadline.
Laura Albanese asked whether David Stearns is up to the task of putting together a winning Mets roster.
This poor Mets season could have consequences that stretch beyond this year’s calendar.
Juan Soto came out of last night’s game after his back “locked up,” but he’s currently considered day-to-day.
Nolan McLean will start the first game of today’s doubleheader, while Sean Manaea will be on the mound for the second game.
Around the National League East
The Marlins held on despite a late game rally by Texas to beat the Rangers 6-4. Owen Caissie drove in three runs on a fifth inning home run.
The Phillies won a 14-9 slugfest against the Nationals. Edmundo Sosa drove in five of the Phillies’ runs, hitting a two-run double and a two-run home run during the game.
The Padres walked off the Braves in the tenth inning, winning 7-6. Raisel Iglesias gave up the winning run on a Manny Machado single that drove in Jackson Merrill.
Around Major League Baseball
MLB’s latest CBA proposal included potentially radical changes to the domestic draft and a hypothetical international draft, ones which would harm the majority of incoming players.
David Schoenfield listed the biggest strengths for the current top playoff contenders.
Rob Manfred wrote in a letter that the Giants’ guidance to the players who wrote Bible verses on their Pride caps was “not clear.”
The Brewers released Luis Rengifo, who began the season as their primary third baseman.
Officially halfway through the baseball season, there are some takeaways from a finally significant sample size.
The third annual East-West Classic was held on Friday at Rickwood Field, with some big names converging for the yearly matchup.
The Twins have stated they have “no plans” to trade All-Star centerfielder Byron Buxton.
After an inquiry, MLB has cleared Dr. Neal ElAttrache of any wrongdoing.
Aaron Boone was not pleased by Jazz Chisholm Jr. playing second baseman with a lollipop in his mouth.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
A Pod of Their Own returned with another episode.
Steve Sypa announced the thirteenth group of Mets Minor League Players of the Week.
This Date in Mets History
Jerry Koosman notched his 100th win as a Met 51 years ago today.
