New York Mets vs. Houston Astros - June 29, 2024

Mets can’t figure out [checks notes] Freddy Peralta?Welp.

Mets vs. Rays (09/01/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 6-2 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

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Soto's New 'La Fiera' Cleat 🐆Mets star's 1st player-exclusive Under Armour footwear dropping Friday 📸

Astros to blame for why RF Cam Smith not progressing as expectedA deeper dive inside Cam Smith's advanced metrics tell a tale of stagnation, not progress. It seems likely not skipping the AA & AAA levels would have helped

Mets recall Nick Morabito, Dylan Ross as rosters expandThe Mets have made their initial September call-ups.

NY Mets prospect from Freddy Peralta trade is making one offseason choice easierA slew of New York Mets prospects will become eligible for the Rule 5 Draft this offseason. The expiration of the CBA makes it more complicated as there’s a pos

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

Dana Brown's public comments post Astros dismissal highlight his failures as GMBrown's appearance on MLB Radio raised some serious eyebrows about his tenure in Houston.

Astros Bypassing Mike Burrows Promotion with Ronel Blanco Raises Legitimate QuestionsBurrows hasn't given length, but his results have been far better than Blanco's.

3 red-hot Astros minor leaguers who pushed hard for a September call-upMLB rosters expand from 26 to 28 on September 1st. For the Houston Astros, that means much-needed reinforcements are on the way. Houston had an excellent week,

Mets Prospect Report Card: AugustHow did the Mets’ top prospects grade out for the month of August?

Mets Player Meter: Pitchers, August 17-30A quick review of how the Mets’ pitchers fared in the past couple of weeks.

The last season the NY Mets had 0 Silver Slugger winners included an awful snubThe New York Mets have actually had a pretty good run in the 2020s when it comes to Silver Slugger winners. In 2022, they had Jeff McNeil. In 2023 and 2024, Fra

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Where Luis Robert Jr. ranks among starting NY Mets CFs in the David Stearns eraCenter field is an important position that hasn’t exactly been solidified by the New York Mets since the departure of Carlos Beltran. Juan Lagares teased us but

Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Twenty-ThreeWhat minor league players put up the best numbers this past week, August 24th to August 30th?

These pleasant 2026 NY Mets developments remove any excuse to not sign Tarik SkubalIt might be a battle of two teams to sign Tarik Skubal and maybe not a very competitive one from one side. The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting the Skubal experi

White Sox vs. Astros (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

Stock has the start of his life, Mets beat RaysRobert Stock had a great night, and the Mets held on to beat the Rays.

Mets vs. Rays (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 3-2 win vs. Tampa Bay Rays 🎥

Justin Hagenman to start Wednesday; Nick Morabito to join big league clubHappy Roster Expansion Eve!

Mets Player Meter: Position Players, August 17-30A quick review of how the Mets’ position players fared in the past couple of weeks.

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Circle of MLB transactions is complete with NY Mets officially losing Luis Robert Jr.This might actually be the best outcome for the New York Mets. Instead of landing with a geographical, divisional, or rival of any other kind, Luis Robert Jr. w

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Phillies Trade OF to White SoxTommy Pham expected to join Chicago when rosters expand September 1st (Passan)

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Orioles Claim Luis Robert Jr.Baltimore picks up veteran outfielder off waivers from Mets (SNY)

Monday Stat Party: Lavender HazeBenge breaks a rookie record as Ewing prepares to seize one of his own.

10 Questions for Mets entering SeptemberHow the next month informs the next year of Mets baseball.

Mets Morning News: At Least Soto’s HealthyYour Monday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Mets travel to Florida for matchup with first-place RaysThe Mets’ string of facing first place clubs continues.

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

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Astros look even more foolish amid Nate Pearson's ridiculous Royals runNate Pearson is on a ridiculous run with the Royals, proving that the pitching-needy Houston Astros gave up on him too soon.

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/31/26: This is fine (no really!)Catch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

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NY Mets Monday Morning GM: Luis Robert Jr. trade was worth the riskWhen the New York Mets traded for Luis Robert Jr. as part of their late January frenzy, the two-letter word related to everything about him was “if.” If he coul

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

Mets lose to Astros despite strong start from Lindor and SotoThe offense was out-hit, and the bullpen could not keep things close during this rubber game loss.

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How the NY Mets should view Jared Young to give them the best roster possible in 2027Jared Young remains one of the most pleasant New York Mets surprises of the 2026 season. He dominated in Triple-A last season while sprinkling in a few big bops

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/30/26: Dr. Tong’s House of KsCatch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

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Snoopy's Wild First Pitch 😭Classic Joe Cool 🎥

The Mets’ All-Stretch-Run TeamAn honor for those who finished their seasons on a high note.

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3 Silver Slugger pairings NY Mets fans wish they could’ve seenCrossing eras is something a baseball fan never gets the courtesy of witnessing. Imagine Tom Seaver in the same rotation as Jacob deGrom. That’s how you start y

Mets Morning News: Soto returns from the IL, Mets place Robert on waiversYour Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

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Predicting Jeremy Peña’s next contract after his August swoon with AstrosHouston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has one year left until he's a free agent, and his August struggles look to really have hurt potential mega contract

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MLB Fan Hits 3 Games in 1 DayRare cross-city feat completed in NYC 📸

Nolan McLean shines as Mets end losing streakThe Mets earned a feel-good win behind stud rookie’s strong outing.

Astros vs. Mets (08/29/2026)

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Mets Waive Luis Robert Jr.New York placing veteran outfielder on outright waivers (MLB.com)

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Astros have done themselves no favors with Jim Crane's Joe Espada meddlingJim Crane has done little to suggest Joe Espada won't be out of a job at the end of the season, and the Houston Astros are worse off because of it.

How 3 NY Mets players had a record-breaking season and yet none won a Silver SluggerA 71-91 New York Mets team shouldn’t live on and yet because of the way three players performed, it’s hard to ignore the season. The 1996 Mets were caught betwe

Mets activate Juan Soto from IL, send down Eric WagamanThe Mets get their prized slugger back for the club’s final stretch.

Why the NY Mets can still be satisfied with choosing A.J. Ewing over Drew GilbertThere was a point in time when it looked like the New York Mets made the right call by shipping Drew Gilbert off. One of the gems of the Justin Verlander trade,

Soto Returning to Lineup

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Juan Soto is back from the injured list, the Mets announced. They optioned Eric Wagaman as the corresponding move for the active roster.

There’s something else Carson Benge is really good atThe rookie might secretly be a six-tool player.

Former NY Mets Minor League Pitcher of the Year is earning himself a return to MLBWinning a Minor League Player of the Year Award is a nice pat on the back yet hardly an indication of stardom on the rise. The pitching award, especially, has h

Mets Morning News for August 29, 2026Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

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Astros may already have Bryan Abreu replacement before free agency hitsBryan Abreu is a free agent at the end of the season and the rise of AJ Blubaugh means the Houston Astros don't need to pay the big bucks to bring him back

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/29/26: If not for Binghamton…Catch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

3 NY Mets player auditions for the 2027 roster that shouldn’t be delayed any longerWe’ve been in “what’s next?” mode for the New York Mets for weeks. After the trade deadline, the focus came onto what players can do for the team less so now an

Mets stymied by Hunter BrownChristian Scott issued three straight walks in the sixth, which proved to be his undoing.

Astros vs. Mets (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 3-1 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

Mets call up Chris Devenski, option Xzavion CurryThe team has also moved Jorge Polanco to the 60-day IL.

Yordan Chasing History 👑

Astros slugger looking to be only the 2nd Triple Crown winner since 1967

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New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

This Week in Mets Quotes: Gabba Gabba Hey!Lots of interesting, funny, idiotic, and insightful things were said by the Mets—and about them—recently.

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The cruel NY Mets-Braves trade that ended up costing Atlanta a World SeriesOn August 28, 1991, the NL East New York Mets made a trade with the NL West Atlanta Braves. Two divisions per league at the time and no connection between the M

Mets conclude homestand with three against AL West-leading AstrosThe Mets place another first place squad, though one that’s sitting at just .500 on the year.

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MLB Vet's Broadway Debut 🕺Jose Iglesias hit the stage in 'Buena Vista Social Club'

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Jarred Kelenic’s next move might be to follow the path of this current NY Mets playerThere are few players in recent times that have garnered more "What If?" scenarios than Jarred Kelenic. Even though hindsight has proven that the New York Mets

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/28/26: A mix of rain, wins, and a lossCatch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

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Awful AL West Still Dangerous 👀What went wrong and why there's still hope for MLB's worst division 📲

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4 biggest Astros X-factors who could make-or-break their playoff chancesThese Houston Astros players could be sneaky important when it comes to the Astros' playoff aspirations in 2026.

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A rollercoaster NY Mets trade ending in the best way possibleA hypothetical rollercoaster either starts high and drops then raises again or does the complete opposite. Those MLB trades which start with a low, go up again,

Manaea crumbles as Mets lose to the BrewersThe Mets loss was equal parts poor pitching and an inability to beat Misiorowski.

Brewers vs. Mets (08/27/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 8-2 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

Yankees Lose Series to Astros 📉

Cole surrenders 3 ER, as offense can't answer 🎥

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Breaking down Yordan Alvarez's chances of winning Triple Crown for Astros in 2026Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is leading the AL in all the big offensive categories. Here's a realistic look at his Triple Crown odds.

Mets call up Xzavion Curry, option Chayce McDermottThe Mets have made another roster move in a season full of them.

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This Day in NY Mets History: The first rookie to hit a HR in his first career at-batAugust 27, 1974, was a New York Mets win over the Houston Astros. A game started by Tug McGraw, it’s remembered more for something else unique in franchise hist

Mets Morning News: Mets suffer blowout loss to BrewersYour Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

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A short-term prediction for each of the Baby NY Mets starting with releasing Mark VientosBye-bye Baby Mets. They were debuting in 2022 and only a few short years later, none have fully established themselves as mainstays on the New York Mets roster.

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September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

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4 biggest Astros mistakes that were made during the Dana Brown eraDana Brown made many mistakes at the helm of the Houston Astros, but these four stand out as the biggest, as well as ones that the team will keep paying for.

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/27/26: Two out of three ain’t badCatch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

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The most awkward trade in NY Mets historyThere are trades that are coincidental, like Jerry Koosman getting traded for Jesse Orosco, the two players to throw the last pitch in both New York Mets World

Mets mail it in after Stock gives up seven in loss to BrewersRobert Stock got rocked, and the Mets scored just one run of their own.

Astros vs. Yankees (08/26/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Astros vs. Yankees, 08/26/2026 🎥

Brewers vs. Mets (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 8-1 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

Bichette Has Foot Contusion

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Bo Bichette was removed from tonight's game with a left foot contusion.

Mets' Latest Animal Encounter 🐿️Citi Field getting some friendly visitors recently 🎥

Squirrel at Mets Game 🐿️

Unexpected visitor taking in some Wednesday night baseball 🎥

Astros' late rally against Yankees doesn't change Houston's Ethan Pecko problemThe Houston Astros survived a wild 9-7 comeback win over the Yankees, but Ethan Pecko's second MLB start revealed the same command issues that have plagued him.

NY Mets, most of MLB have overlooked Pete Alonso's increasingly rare skillMany New York Mets fans were torn while Pete Alonso marketed his wares on the free-agent market last winter. The Polar Bear was obviously a fan favorite, but he

Analyzing Mets' Deadline ✍️

Insider Jon Heyman talks impact of NY's moves

NY Mets' Jefry Yan doesn't need to be a trailblazer for baseball to appreciate his exuberanceThere's something special about players with a been-there, done-that attitude. Those who can remain calm and collected under pressure often have success in the

New MLB Rumors 👀

🗣️ Latest on Ketel Marte ♨️ Executive hot seat 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

5 burning NY Mets questions to answer in 2026 plus a prediction for eachWho says these games don’t count? While the New York Mets finish up their schedule, the primary goal is to answer a couple of burning questions. There are some

Mets Morning News: Happy extra innings endingYour Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/26/26: The amazin’ mashin’ Mets minorsCatch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

4 general manager candidates Astros should look at to fill void left by Dana Brown firingWith the Houston Astros' GM role open, its time to start the search for the next one now. Here are a few names that could garner some interest.

NY Mets don't deserve blame for Freddy Peralta, maybe they do for someone elseIn case you’ve been avoiding it, Freddy Peralta hasn’t shined since joining the Tampa Bay Rays. A theory ahead of the trade deadline was that the New York Mets

It took 10 seasons for the last NY Mets manager to get fired to manage in MLB againWith Willie Randolph, fans generally think of two things about his ending. The unceremonious firing out in California and no future opportunities to manage agai

Mets, behind Thornton and Lindor, beat Brewers in extrasThe Mets walk it off in ten.

Brewers vs. Mets (08/25/2026)

New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers - 08/25/2026

Astros Take Down Yankees 🚀

Houston gets narrow win behind Yainer Diaz 2 HR game

Jefry Yan After Lindor Grab 😭

Mets pitcher was FIRED UP after game-saving play

Clutch Lindor Diving Grab 😈

Mets SS goes all out to send game against Brewers into extras

Players with Shocking Career Earnings 😳You won't believe how much Marcus Semien and others have made 📲

Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Twenty-TwoWhat minor league players put up the best numbers this past week, August 18th to August 23rd?

Ranking MVP Favorites 📊Top 10 candidates in heated AL, NL races 📲

Why the Cubs have a better chance at retaining Clay Holmes than the NY Mets do at re-signing himThe New York Mets certainly rolled the dice by trading Clay Holmes at the 2026 trade deadline. The club will need to add starting pitching this offseason, and w

Mets return home for showdown with MLB-best BrewersThe Brewers are looking to dethrone the Dodgers in the National League this year

Mets Morning News: Mets prepare to welcome MLB’s best club to QueensYour Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

Astros firing GM gives NY Mets POBO David Stearns competition he didn’t needWhat is the difference between a President of Baseball Operations and a General Manager? In baseball, one title managed to squeeze in over top of the other. The

Astros might be using emerging bullpen weapon wrong but there's still time for a changeThe Houston Astros have developed a real bullpen weapon with AJ Blubaugh, but one has to wonder if the better play wouldn't have been working him as a starter.

Power-hitting NY Mets prospect is meeting his match since recent promotionIn 12 games in Double-A with the New York Mets, Billy Amick was looking like a savage ready to send pitchers to the unemployment line. We knew he could hit for

Worst Division in MLB History? 😳

How the AL West is setting new lows this season

Timing of Dana Brown's firing is aggressive even by Jim Crane's standardsJim Crane let Dana Brown run the draft and the deadline, then fired him 3 weeks later while tied for first place with just a few weeks left. Explain the logic

Monday Stat Party: CannonballCarson Benge and Nolan McLean throw themselves into the ROTY conversation — literally.

The same reason Kodai Senga must remain the NY Mets closer in 2026, Devin Williams shouldn’tOne of the more surprising developments of the second half has been Kodai Senga's emergence back into relevance, doing so by converting from the rotation to the

One keyword from Mark Vientos has NY Mets fans apparently ready to boo himIn a completely innocent interview while on his rehab assignment, Mark Vientos made a mistake by adding one too many adjectives. At around the 2:10 mark of this

Joe Espada’s gaffe didn’t cost Astros, but looks far worse after Dana Brown's firingAfter parting ways with GM Dana Brown, the Houston Astros microscope turns to manager Joe Espada, who's tenure in charge hasn't lived up to what fans had hoped.

NY Mets prospect is playing his way into becoming a Rule 5 decisionIt may be time for the New York Mets to take a new approach to roster construction. Over the past few years, the organization has been intent on pursuing the mo

MLB, MLBPA Meeting RegularlyCommissioner Rob Manfred confident deal will be made amid CBA talks (ESPN)

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊See where the Mets land in our latest batch of power rankings 📲

Updated MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮How postseason could unfold with roughly one month left ➡️

Astros remove GM Dana Brown midway through playoff race in shockingly timed moveFresh off only taking three wins of a nine-game homestand that included games against the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, and the Athletics, Houston Astro

🚨 Astros, GM Part WaysDana Brown's contract was set to expire after season