New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves - May 11, 2024

Mike Yastrzemski back in right field, Dominic Smith at DH in Braves-Padres series finaleNL Player of the Week means you don’t get a break from catching - sorry, Drake.

3 NY Mets trades the Yankees would absolutely hate to seeYou don’t make trade deadline deals to stick it to your geographical rival. Every trade deadline move the New York Mets make should have one thing in mind: sett

Braves make Ronald Acuña Jr. decision with release of lineup vs. PadresThe Atlanta Braves released their lineup for the series finale against the Padres and it revealed their intentions with Ronald Acuña Jr.

Chris Sale slated to start series finale versus San Diego The Braves seek win #60 to secure the series win.

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Mets Morning News: Misplays lead to loss in MilwaukeeYour Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Latest Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim injury updates foreshadow Braves' roster crunchRonald Acuna Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim nearing their return from injury could spell the end of Jim Jarvis and Brewer Hicklen on the Braves' big league roster.

Keith Hernandez's NY Mets jibe was as much about Pete Alonso as it was his replacementsWednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Brewers was far from the most brutal walk of shame for the New York Mets. Finishing off a road trip 3-3 against two playoffs t

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Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/23/26: Win some, lose someCatch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

Building the Braves’ dream trade deadline if Atlanta were to go truly all-inThe Atlanta Braves have a lot of work to do at the trade deadline. Here is what things could look like if they pulled out all the stops and went for it.

4 NY Mets players with the most to lose post trade deadlineThe trade deadline is nearly upon us, and the New York Mets are officially open for business. However, just because David Stearns will be listening on (virtuall

Braves News: Trade deadline, Martin Perez returns, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday

Braves emerge victorious amid late eruptions, 7-6Two huge rallies, one for each team, but the Braves came away with a win

Padres vs. Braves (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 7-6 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

A NY Mets-Phillies trade swapping Luis Robert Jr. for an unranked .883 OPS prospectYou can probably kiss the chances of the New York Mets receiving a significant prospect back for Luis Robert Jr. goodbye, especially if Steve Cohen isn’t going

Austin Riley drops to fifth as Braves look to do better against Michael KingDid you know this is the first time Mauricio Dubon has hit lower than sixth in about two months?

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Mets drop series to Brewers with 4-3 lossA boring loss from a boring team.

NY Mets minor league flier is earning a larger tryout after the MLB trade deadlineSomeone's gotta fill the vacancies.

Mets vs. Brewers (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

Reynaldo Lopez’s dud vs. Padres is setting stage for huge Braves trade deadline overpayThe Atlanta Braves may have to be far more aggressive at the trade deadline than they want to be thanks to Reynaldo Lopez's collapsing stock.

Martin Perez returns for Game Three against PadresPerez Pachinko is back, baby (disclaimer: fun not guaranteed)

There’s something better for the NY Mets to do with Brett Baty than the outfieldWhen Brett Baty went into right field in Wednesday’s finale versus the Milwaukee Brewers, we understood the assignment even if we didn’t agree with it. The Mets

It looks like the NY Mets are shielding one of their trade assets from losing valueIn the final two weeks leading up to the MLB trade deadline, the goal is simple: raise stock of trade pieces. Luis Robert Jr. is back and a home run in his seco

Three players the Braves need to acquire before the 2026 trade deadlineThe Braves sure could benefit from reuniting with an old friend, right?

Braves reinstate Martín Pérez, option JR RitchieYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The best Cubs prospect the NY Mets could possibly pry away from Jed HoyerThe Mets arrive at the 2026 trade deadline in a position nobody in Queens anticipated. With Freddy Peralta, Luke Weaver, and Clay Holmes as the most obvious pie

Mets Players Gaining InterestLuis Robert Jr. and Clay Holmes could be on trade block (The Athletic)

Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. Singles in RehabAcuna had three hard hit balls and played seven innings in right field

Braves finally lose Carlos Carrasco after shuffling him back and forth all season longThe Atlanta Braves are going to have to figure out some other way to manage their pitching roster, because Carlos Carrasco is no longer an option.

Braves News: Mike Yastrzemski returns, series even versus Padres, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

How weird was Tuesday’s game?I think it was pretty weird, and this isn’t a post about pitching management (not weird when botched by the Braves)

Early NY Mets losing streak cost them a 2024 Tigers-like run, here's what is on the lineThe 2024 MLB trade deadline took place on July 30th and by the end of the day, the Detroit Tigers were 52-57. They sold at the trade deadline then managed to fi

Mets Morning News: Zac AttacYour Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Former NY Mets GM lays out maybe the worst Freddy Peralta trade deadline scenarioJim Duquette isn’t a favorite of New York Mets fans. It’s not because he’s a bad guy. He just happened to be the architect of two of the worst seasons in the ea

Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

Braves won the Rafael Montero trade by an even wider margin than we all thoughtWhen the Atlanta Braves traded away Rafael Montero, it looked like they were just cutting him loose. However, that deal brought back Jim Jarvis in return.

2 familiar Braves trade partners that may be in play again, 2 who aren't worth a phone callTrading with familiar teams isn't a bad strategy at the deadline, but for Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves, only a couple make real sense.

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/22/26: A few pitchers but mostly belly-itchersCatch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

David Stearns and Steve Cohen may have a new favorite NY Mets playerDavid Stearns grew up a New York Mets fan and so did Steve Cohen; unless you talk to certain people on Reddit who claim otherwise. In any case, whether they che

This Day in NY Mets History: A brawl, pitchers in the outfield, 14-inningsJuly 22, 1986 was one of the stranger New York Mets games. A memorable brawl sparked at third base between Ray Knight and Eric Davis, the Mets were forced to ge

Zac Thornton outduels Brandon Sproat as Mets defeat Brewers 4-0Another quality start for the rookie lefty pitcher.

Braves fall to the Padres in low-scoring fashionTwo down, two to go

Mets React to Robert Jr. HR 😮

451-foot shot had whole dugout mesmerized

The one where a NY Mets pitcher is allowed to walk 10 batters in a gameTen walks in a game? It’s unheard of. Even A.J. Burnett’s wild 2001 no-hitter only reached 9. On July 21, 1983, the New York Mets were 34-58 with nothing but pr

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A NY Mets-Cubs trade that immediately seals Mark Vientos’ fateThe New York Mets and Chicago Cubs hooked up for a June trade which swapped David Peterson for oft-injured corner infield prospect Cole Mathis. The two clubs ar

MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

Mike Yastrzemski back in lineup to face PadresYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Mets call up Daniel Duarte, option Xzavion CurryHere’s the Mets’ roster move for today.

Unknown NY Mets prospect with an outrageous .908 OPS deserves your attentionOnly Juan Soto has the at-bats to qualify for having a better OPS than this unknown New York Mets prospect. Signed back in March out of the Independent Leagues,

Mike Yastrzemski reinstated from injured list, Kyle Farmer releasedWhen will the Farmer minor league deal hit, do we think?

Braves welcome back Mike Yastrzemski from the IL, but his return cost them bench depthThe Atlanta Braves are getting more healthy after bringing Mike Yastrzemski back from the injured list. Unfortunate, it cost a bench bat his job.

8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

Reynaldo López gets the start against the PadresCan we make it three in a row?

ESPN’s MLB trade deadline list embellishes chances the NY Mets trade Francisco LindorJeff Passan has updated his list of top 100 MLB trade deadline candidates. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has made his way over there, jumping from no

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🧐 Bo Bichette drama 🎯 New names on the move? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Alex Anthopoulos: “We thought” Braves had completed Kyle Schwarber trade in 2021File this near the top of the “We Tried” folder for the Atlanta Braves

The biggest rally-killing game in NY Mets historyIt wasn’t the darkest of days for the 1975 New York Mets. They still had Tom Seaver. Less than two full years removed from the 1973 NL Pennant, there was reason

Victor Mederos is quickly becoming Braves' spark plug as well as a fan favoriteThe Atlanta Braves have a new secret weapon in Victor Mederos. While the attention was first on his "bat", he has become much more than a one-hit wonder.

Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week SeventeenWhat minor league players put up the best numbers this past week, June 13th to July 19th?

3 Freddy Peralta trade packages for the NY Mets with no top 100 prospects involvedThe 2026 season was supposed to be the year Freddy Peralta cemented the New York Mets as contenders, but instead it has turned into a nightmare for both the pit

Atlanta Braves News: Mederos Mania Has Arrived, Hurston Waldrep Injury News, MoreGood Way to start the week for Braves.

How back is Austin Riley?Austin Riley is on a bit of a streak. Are you hopeful?

Mets Morning News: Nobody Beats The MizYour Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

NY Mets News: Bo Bichette trade chances, player name change, Edwin Diaz returnThe New York Mets should petition the Commissioner’s Office to skip a trip to Milwaukee every year. It seems like all the Brewers ever do is spank them whenever

Reveal of Braves' failed Kyle Schwarber pursuit a reminder of trade deadline opportunityAlex Anthopoulos just revealed how close the Atlanta Braves were to trading for Kyle Schwarber at a previous trade deadline. It would have changed everything.

Freddy Peralta is definitely becoming the NY Mets version of this former Yankees playerFreddy Peralta’s biggest start of the New York Mets season happened in Milwaukee Monday and the purpose wasn’t for anything more than to showcase his talents to

Braves Notes: Brutal Hurston Waldrep update, Drake Baldwin makes history, Alex LodiseCatch up on the latest Atlanta Braves news, including an tough update on Hurston Waldrep, Drake Baldwin's historic game, and Alex Lodise's torrid stretch.

Cubs roster cut just made them an even better fit for these NY Mets trade candidatesThe Chicago Cubs managed to pry David Peterson away from the New York Mets (where’s the sarcasm font option?) and they’re a match for more deals before the Augu

Bryce Elder strong, Ozzie Albies homers, and bullpen gets it done in Braves win over PadresThis was quite possibly the most encouraging one run win all season

Mets fall behind Brewers early and never catch upThe offense continued to leave the few runners on base and the pitching allowed four home runs

Brewers Move to 1st Place in MLB 📈

Milwaukee improves to MLB-best 63-37 record passing up the Dodgers

Hurston Waldrep being evaluated with right arm discomfortAtlanta’s starting pitching depth may be thinned further.

3 reasons Hall of Famer Carlos Beltran’s NY Mets legacy isn’t what it should beThe numbers, the awards, the attitude…everything about Carlos Beltran make him an all-time New York Mets legend. He goes into the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Padres vs. Braves (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 3-2 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Miz Ks Soto on 104 MPH 🤫

Brewers ace proceeded to strike out the side in the 1st

A realistic NY Mets-Orioles trade for Luis Robert Jr.The New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles made two completely separate trade deadline deals in 2025. First came Gregory Soto. As time wound down closer to the MLB

Carlos Beltrán Wants to ManageFuture HOFer had convos with Mets but 'didn't feel it was the right thing' to do (The Athletic)

3 Brewers prospects the NY Mets can target in a Freddy Peralta trade reunionNot a lot has gone right for the New York Mets this year, with Freddy Peralta perhaps serving as the paradigmatic example of the struggling bottom-feeders in th

Braves Rumors: Latest Spencer Strider injury update came with clear trade deadline warningThe Atlanta Braves will have to find out exactly what Spencer Strider's injury situation is before they can truly decide on a path at the trade deadline.

Mets activate Luis Robert Jr. from injured listRobert Jr. makes his return to the active roster after nearly three months on the IL.

Drake Baldwin announced as National League Player of the WeekAtlanta’s All-Star catcher caps off a memorable week with a memorable performance

Braves announce signings of all 21 2026 MLB Draft PicksThe Atlanta Braves announce they have signed all 21 of their 2026 MLB Draft picks today.

Drake Baldwin at DH and Eli White gets start as Braves face PadresThe red hot Braves offense takes on another hot offense in the Padres

Top Skubal Suitors 👀

MLB insider Jon Heyman reveals potential best fits for Tigers ace

Starting Pitcher Market ⛽️

Insider Jon Heyman talks latest names that could be on the move

Lindor Deadline Trade UnlikelyChances of Mets moving SS midseason are low (Rosenthal)

Possible Yankees-Mets Trade? 😯

Insider Jon Heyman breaks down player interest between NY teams

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Mets Reinstate Luis Robert Jr. From 60-Day ILThe Mets have a few weeks to showcase a healthy Robert before they try to trade him.

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Anthopoulos On Braves' Deadline NeedsThe Braves could use a starter, a reliever and a bat. They're not prioritizing one deadline need over the others. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Bryce Elder takes the mound as the Braves take on the PadresCan the red hot offense of the Braves carry Elder to a win against the Padres?

5 bad MLB contracts, undperforming players The Athletic thinks the NY Mets could trade forThe Athletic put together a massive list of 75 trade candidates ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. The list includes several New York Mets players, some of w

The Week Ahead for Atlanta: Return of The BoogeymanIt might be a bad time to see the Orioles. It’s apparently never a good time to see the Padres.

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Luis Robert Jr. ActivatedMets OF to return today ahead of series vs. Brewers (The Athletic)

MLB Trade Deadline Buzz👂

👀 5 teams eyeing Skubal ⛽ More pitchers on the block 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Which pitchers will the Braves (and other contenders) go after at the Trade Deadline?Tarik Skubal is the big domino in this season’s Trade Deadline but there are other prime targets to be had

Every immaculate inning in NY Mets history for and against themAn immaculate inning is rarer than we might think. It requires 3 strikeouts on the minimum 9 pitches. Anyone can accomplish this. It takes a little bit of luck,

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

Braves Minor League Recap: Eric Hartman, Alex Lodise go yardMake that 22 home runs, to go with 32 stolen bases in an impressive 2026 for Eric Hartman

Monday Stat Party: All-Philly WeekMcLean may be a Phillies killer in the making.

Back-to-back NY Mets first-round picks have had a brutal JulyCarson Benge is in the majors doing his thing. Mitch Voit hasn’t been good or bad this season, hitting 11 home runs while stealing 34 bases for Brooklyn. Before

What happened to Freddy Peralta this season?Peralta continues to try to find his path towards better performance as the Mets consider their trade options

Solving Braves’ Grant Holmes problem may require this former All-Star arm to step up The Atlanta Braves can't keep Grant Holmes in their rotation for much longer. In order to make the switch, they really need Reynaldo Lopez's best effort.

How back is Drake Baldwin?Perhaps so back?

Hypothetical Mets trade deadline deals, Part 2Your best source for quality New York Mets news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

1 player reminding the NY Mets he's a much bigger problem than Francisco LindorHave yourself a day and shut the noise down for an afternoon, Francisco Lindor. A triple shy of the cycle on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, he remind

Mets Morning News: Meet the MizYour Monday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Atlanta Braves News: Austin Riley and Drake Baldwin Dominate, Owen Murphy Back To Minors, MoreSundays are fun days when the offense arrives.

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

Braves News: Anthopoulos' trade deadline plan, Ronald Acuña Jr. update, Ha-Seong KimThings are getting interesting for the Atlanta Braves after a key series win and the trade deadline coming up fast.

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Braves Select Elieser HernándezThe Braves are selecting the contract of Hernández and sending Murphy down to Triple-A after he threw 49 pitches yesterday.

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White Sox Showing Interest In Clay HolmesThe surprise AL Central leaders have an eye on a possible rotation upgrade. Check out MLB Trade Rumors for more on Chicago's interest.

NY Mets Monday Morning GM: The only 3 David Stearns decisions making the team tolerableYou’ll never fully check out of a baseball season even if the team becomes more background noise than a nightly event to plan around. The New York Mets haven’t

All-Star arm might be perfect fit for Braves, but agreeing on a trade package could be toughWhile the Atlanta Braves desperately need rotation help and Michael Wacha seems to be available, trading for him could be tricky.

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/20/26: OofCatch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

This NY Mets-Brewers trade can try to make up for one of Billy Eppler’s worst dealsOne of Billy Eppler’s worst New York Mets trades happened in the summer of 2022. While many trade deadline moves were a miss, the one for Tyler Naquin was a hug

Braves vs. Rangers series recap: Bats embiggened after BreakYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The one where a notoriously bad NY Mets trade addition stole the showWhen you think of memorable New York Mets player performances, what do you think of? A cycle? A three-home run game? Six hits by Edgardo Alfonzo or Wilmer Flore

NY Mets rumors: Clay Holmes trade comparison makes this White Sox prospect look realisticClay Holmes began the rehab process on Saturday and the buzz around him is whether or not he’ll finish the year in another team’s uniform or if he’ll be one of

Mets win the rubber game against the Phillies as McLean excels on the moundLindor and the offense had a good day as well.

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Lindor Reacts to Trade RumorsMets star calls speculation an 'unnecessary distraction'

These key bats trending in right direction exactly what Braves fans have been waiting forAustin Riley and Drake Baldwin both homered in the Braves' series finale on Sunday. Here's how each returning to form goes a long way toward helping Atlanta.

Phillies prospect hitting .353 is a must in any NY Mets trade package for Luke WeaverIf the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies make a trade this summer and it involves a guy who’ll be under their control for next year, David Stearns would b