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Juan Soto talked to the media ahead of tonight’s All-Star Game. He discussed which Mets players he thinks he will be part of the All-Star team next year, how it feels to represent the Mets in the game, helping A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge, the players he looked up to growing up, the player he’s most looking forward to catching up with during the festivities, and his message to kids who want to be All-Stars one day.
Soto also said the Mets are not yet eliminated and he and his teammates will keep grinding.
Soto being voted an All-Star team proves this is the place he deserves to be.
Soto will officially bat second for the NL All-Stars.
Bryce Harper was very complimentary of his former teammate, calling Soto “one of the best to ever do it.” Cody Bellinger was equally complimentary, calling Soto the “best bat in the game.”
Justin Verlander reflected on his time with the Mets.
Started from the top, now we’re here: The Mets began 2026 with an 86.6% shot at the postseason according to FanGraphs, and they enter the second half with a 0.8% chance. If you’re an optimist, you may view this as proof that they’re still not out of it.
And with that, the Mets will gear up for the trade deadline as their focus shifts to 2027.
The second half will be all about roster construction and will require improvements from their vets, starting with Francisco Lindor.
The Mets are facing the worrying reality of squandering another historic offensive season from Soto, though Joel Sherman thinks there may still be some reason for hope.
Danny Abriano argued that taking Devin Williams out of the closer’s role now makes no sense.
Around the National League East
Bryce Harper revealed the one player in baseball history he’d love to suit up with, and it happens to be a player who is currently active.
Harper denied he gave FanDuel the consent for a personalized video he made for a customer, who has since alleged that the sportsbook took advantage of his gambling addiction.
Kyle Schwarber felt the love in Philly despite getting walked off in the Home Run Derby.
Around Major League Baseball
Down to his final swing, Jordan Walker hit four straight homers to stun Kyle Schwarber and win the Home Run Derby. He became the first Cardinals player to do so.
It was a memorable Home Run Derby, and here are some incredible facts and stats to prove it.
Here’s a round-by-round breakdown of the Home Run Derby in case you missed it (or don’t have Netflix and couldn’t watch).
The full All-Star Game starting lineups were revealed ahead of today’s game.
The MLB.com staff dove into some trade rumors.
All-Stars talked about their opposition to a salary cap but believe there is still time to reach a deal.
No. 1 overall pick Roch Cholowsky is going to sign with the White Sox for for $10.35 million, breaking the record of $9.3 million which was set by Chase Burns & Charlie Condon in 2024.
The Yankees agreed to terms with first round pick Hunter Dietz.
The Bronx Bombers are eyeing upgrades at catcher and the bullpen at the trade deadline.
The Athletics dismissed pitching coach Scott Emerson. Their bullpen coach, Dan Hubbs, will serve as interim pitching coach for the remainder of the season.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Steve Sypa profiled Mets’ draft picks Aidan Keenan, Landon Koenig, Ryan Tayman, and Nate Isler.
Linus Lawrence provided a Monday Stat Party.
Linus also looked at the top ten Mets draft picks of all time by bWAR.
I offered a history of all the Mets who have previously participated in the Home Run Derby.
This Date in Mets History
Bobby Valentine picked up the 1,000th victory of his managerial career on this date in 2001 thanks to a combined no-hitter from Glendon Rusch and Armando Benitez.
