New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals - July 09, 2026

Jac Caglianone powers Royals to a victoryJac was hammering the Cubs all night long.

Mets blown out by Pirates, ending their modest winning streakWelp.

Cubs vs. Royals (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Mets vs. Pirates (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 9-0 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

Caglianone Goes Yard Again 💣

Royals star's 2nd homer gives him 12 total bases for the night 🎥

Caglianone's No-Doubt Shot 🚀

Crushes solo home run 448 feet 🎥

NY Mets history: The .094 hitting waiver claim the front office couldn’t quitIt was August 8, 2006, and the New York Mets were approaching an early NL East victory. A lot went well for them in the regular season. They were unable to make

Mets add Gabriel Arias to roster, option Eric Wagaman to Triple-AThe Mets claimed Arias off waivers from the Guardians on Friday.

Royals Reacts Results: Unhappy with the deadlineRoyals GM JJ Picollo didn’t do nearly enough to satisfy fans.

Kansas City Royals news: The team gets a vote of confidencePlus the city advances work on the downtown ballpark.

Royals Take Down the Twins While Rewriting the Bullpen PlaybookThe Kansas City Royals get a coveted home series win, but the season’s end goal is not done yet.

Jefry Yan wins style points, this NY Mets player feels more likely to win a jobJefry Yan, don’t make plans for the date of my funeral. I’d like you there to spice things up a bit. The eccentric New York Mets pitcher couldn’t help himself f

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Salvador Perez's impact can't be overlooked in Noah Cameron's rise in Royals rotationNoah Cameron has thrived over his last three outings. But what can't be ignored is how strong he's looked when Salvador Peres is catching for him.

Mets Morning News: The Mets stay hot, Mrs. Met gets the callYour Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

Carson Benge left Friday’s game with wrist sorenessInitial imaging results are positive.

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 08/08/26: DSL Blue messed up an org-wide sweepCatch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

Gabriel Arias can answer a NY Mets roster role David Stearns has whiffed on many timesOn Friday afternoon, the New York Mets took advantage of their poor record and put in a successful waiver claim on Gabriel Arias. A 26-year-old hitting .219 in

A successful August NY Mets free agent signing for a bullpen that badly needed helpThe 2019 New York Mets trade deadline was light. They bought Marcus Stroman, sold Jason Vargas, and hoped for the best with the players they already had. The te

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Danny Drips’ first start in two years misses the mark, Royals fall to CubsThis goes out to everyone wondering why Daniel Lynch IV doesn’t pitch multiple innings as a reliever.

A four-run third and web gems buoy Mets over BucsThe Mets got off to an early lead after a rain delay and managed to hang on thanks to some excellent defensive plays.

Cubs vs. Royals (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 6-4 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Mets vs. Pirates (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 6-4 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Benge's Web Gem 🧤

Mets LF makes sliding catch crashing into wall 🎥

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Royals put an end to veteran left-handed relief experiment before it even really beganThe Royals continued to make moves on the mound, as Aaron Bummer is out the door just weeks after the KC initially signed him and days after promoting him.

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Change with NY Mets prospect Mitch Voit shouldn’t be overlooked for his future valueIt’s no secret the New York Mets farm system has been underwhelming this season. Other than the major league graduates, there hasn’t been a whole lot to get thr

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Royals give Daniel Lynch IV long-awaited role change (but it wasn't the right one)The Royals have been in a state of turmoil from a pitching standpoint, which has led them to surprisingly move Daniel Lynch IV back into the starting rotation.

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Cubs series preview: Is PCA the MVP?The Cubbies come to town with one of the best players in baseball.

Mrs. Met becomes the first female elected to the Mascot Hall of FameIs there anything she can’t do?

This Week in Mets Quotes: Where have all the rude boys gone?Lots of interesting, funny, idiotic, and insightful things were said by the Mets—and about them—recently.

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Royals add tantalizing Cubs lefty with one glaring flaw to already questionable bullpen depthThe Royals kept on bolstering their pitching depth, adding Luke Little of waivers from the Cubs. Will he be able to overcome his consistent demons in the 'pen?

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NY Mets radio broadcast found a way to give games a different feel this week sans Howie RoseHowie Rose is retiring after the 2026 season which leaves a huge void on the radio side of New York Mets broadcasts. Partnered up with several people over the y

Grading the Mets’ trade deadlineYour best source for quality New York Mets news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The Mets hope to ride the three rivers to victory against the PiratesThe Mets try to keep their post-deadline roll going.

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Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

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Kansas City Royals news: Lynch starting tonightLast night’s game was a Bummer

Mets Morning News: Post-deadline Mets complete sweep in ClevelandYour Friday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/7/26: Binghamton scores 23 runsCatch up on all of the Mets’ prospects who were in action yesterday.

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4 teams that could pursue a Francisco Lindor trade this offseasonThe trade deadline has come and gone. As the Mets play out the final weeks of their disastrous 2026 season, eyes are already going to be turning towards 2027, w

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What a bummer: Royals bullpen blows another oneWretched eighth inning costs Kansas City the sweep.

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Mets sweep Guardians behind strong offensive outingThe bullpen excelled in shutting the Guardians’ hitters down as well.

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Royals' trade for former Marlins sixth overall pick offers exact upside system desperately needsThe Royals made a minor move on Wednesday, trading for former Top 10 draft pick Jacob Berry from the Marlins. Could he end up being a good piece for the future?

Mets vs. Guardians (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 13-6 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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Updated NY Mets prospect list is an insult to one of their best minor league sluggersThe New York Mets were one of a few teams who bolstered their farm systems by selling off some of their big league talent in exchange for minor league prospects

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Early results show Royals may’ve found lasting bullpen solution in trade with AstrosThe Royals have had serious bullpen issues this year, but amid the turmoil, one of their most recent acquisitions in Nate Pearson has provided a bright spot.

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Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

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Mets Morning News: Mets come back to defeat Cleveland in extrasYour Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

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Kansas City Royals news: Zion Rose makes official debutThe 1st round selection is officially a Royal

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MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

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Jefry Yan's strikeout celebration gives NY Mets fans a new favorite or least favorite playerWho would have thought jumping could have divided a fanbase only half paying attention? Jefry Yan made his MLB debut Wednesday versus the Cleveland Guardians. C

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Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/6/26: A new day, (more) new faces!Catch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

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NY Mets gifted these 3 teams a chance to make up for a weak trade deadlineMike Tauchman is hitting free agency after opting out of his deal with the New York Mets. Not enough of a reason to promote him and take away at-bats from anyon

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Mets endure back-and-forth game, defeat Guardians in extrasThe Mets gave up a couple leads, but then executed a comeback of their own.

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Cameron outduels Kremer for a Royals winNoah Cameron was awesome!

Mets vs. Guardians (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 6-0 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

Jefry Yan Celebrates 1st K 🕺Relief pitcher does iconic celebration for Mets 🎥

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Royals acquire Jacob Berry from the MarlinsThe third baseman was once the #6 pick in the draft.

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Royals first-round draft pick Zion Rose sets tone for future with big leap into pro careerThe Royals had a few names from their draft class assigned to the top four levels of their system, including Zion Rose, who's set to start his career in High-A.

ESPN's update in the NY Mets feud between Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto makes these 3 look worseThe latest chapter in the Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto feud courtesy of ESPN doesn’t nip things in the bud. In fact, this only adds a new layer to the relationsh

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Royals' choice to keep Michael Wacha, Seth Lugo looks wiser after rotation's devastating injury newsThe Royals' rotation is in rough shape and their 2027 staff looks bleak too, especially after learning Stephen Kolek and Luinder Avila will undergo Tommy John.

Soto, Lindor Had Meeting👂Stars had discussed 'lingering' tension from first season on Mets together (ESPN)

It looks like the NY Mets may have already found their Bo Bichette replacementThe New York Mets' trade deadline fire sale was as wide-reaching as expected, with every impending free agent now playing for a new team. Only time will tell if

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Royals made their intentions clear at trade deadline despite being frustratingly quietThe Royals left a lot on the table at the trade deadline, but in doing so, there can be no denying they made their competitive intentions very clear for 2027.

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Kansas City Royals news: Deadline, injuries overshadow Salvy celebrationThe Kansas City Royals roll out the red carpet for their team captain.

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Mets Morning News: Torrens-tial offensive downpourYour Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Freddy Peralta’s first start since NY Mets trade doesn’t deserve an asteriskAnnihilated. Hammered. Taken to school. Why is that one up there? Whichever adjective or phrase you’d like to use, Freddy Peralta in his first start with the Ta

Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

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Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/5/26: The all-new, new-look Mets minors! (Take Two)Catch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

‘Reverse Clay Holmes’ plan with Kodai Senga can apply for one more NY Mets playerHow’s this for a twist: the New York Mets trade Luke Weaver one day and a solution they’re now attempting is to have Kodai Senga step into the role. So over wha

Bobby Witt Jr. triumphantly returns in win versus TwinsThree-hit Witt!

MIN at KAN Game Highlights

Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins - 08/04/2026

Mets hit three home runs, Manaea pitches well in win over GuardiansGiven the circumstances, that was rather enjoyable.

NYM at CLE Game Highlights

Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Mets - 08/04/2026

The forgotten disastrous NY Mets trade from an otherwise nearly flawless deadlineThe 2015 New York Mets trade deadline had a lot of impressive moves. None was bigger or more impactful than landing Yoenis Cespedes. Separate trades for Addison

Stephen Kolek, Luinder Avila the latest two Royals to undergo Tommy John surgeryMore surgeries

J.J. Picollo's post-deadline remarks make Royals' trade inactivity look so much worseIt seems widely considered the Royals left plenty of meat on the bone at this trade deadline, but perhaps the choice to be so bearish was entirely on them.

The NY Mets rookie who almost pitched a no-hitter then disappeared after the seasonWhen you’re bored and fall down a baseball rabbit hole, you might find some names or stats you never knew existed. You’re looking at something about Yogi Berra

Mets Player Meter: Pitchers, July 16-August 2A quick review of how the Mets’ pitchers fared in the second half so far.

Why the NY Mets may have added a career .189 hitter in the minor leaguesThe thought that maybe the New York Mets could add at this trade deadline with a big deal for Reid Detmers or someone else was definitely on the minds of fans.

Bobby Witt is back, Matt Strahm a Royal no moreBobby Witt returns from the IL and Matt Strahm got cut

Twins series preview: New and improved?The Twins have a losing record, but they were buyers at the deadline.

NY Mets roster turnover leaves behind prospect who deserves another lookAfter a trade deadline bloodbath we all saw coming, the New York Mets had to make a lot of roster moves. The bullpen was left practically vacant. An entire clow

Mets Player Meter: Position Players, July 16-August 2A quick review of how the Mets’ position players fared in the second half so far.

Royals Review Reacts Survey - Grade the trade deadlineIf Carlos Duran immediately joins the team and pitches well, was the deadline a success?

Royals make glaringly obvious decision to put an end to failed reunion with floundering southpawThe Royals' bullpen has scuffled this year with no individual struggling more than Matt Strahm. And on Tuesday, KC put an end to his high-profile reunion.

MLB Trade Deadline Recap 📝

🎭 Biggest winners and losers 😩 Deals that didn't happen 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Breaking down the Mets’ return for Clay Holmes and Tyrone TaylorLet’s take a look at Jefferson Rojas.

Post-deadline Mets visit Guardians for threeFrancisco Lindor and the Mets are set to play three games against his former team.

Foster Griffin's bounce-back could sting even more for Royals after trade to rival GuardiansThe Royals aren't in the best spot after a relatively inactive trade deadline, but now a former top prospect could be coming back to haunt them with a rival.

Royals Trade Deadline Leaves Fans in Disbelief: What Actually HappenedThe Kansas City Royals trade deadline is in, with outcomes that are hard to defend or explain.

The trade deadline shows the Royals are in denial about their rosterTo err is human, to forgive divine, to double down Royal.

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after a wild trade deadline ➡️

Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week EighteenWhat minor league players put up the best numbers this past week, July 28th to August 2nd?

NY Mets broadcaster’s hilarious Jorge Polanco line perfectly pokes fun at the wreckageHowie Rose is calling it quits after this season. What a time to walk away from the New York Mets. He might want to run because in the next two months, the spin

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Teams that Blew the Deadline 📉The eight clubs should have done more during trade season ➡️

This Week in the Minors: Carson Roccaforte belts four homers25 now on the season for the Naturals outfielder

Breaking down who Royals received from Dodgers after trading All-Star southpaw Kris BubicBubic's exit was expected. The return was not. Duran is MLB-ready and fills a real need. Here's what Kansas City is actually getting in this deadline deal.

Kansas City Royals News: Kris Bubic traded to DodgersDid the Royals do enough?

Mets Morning News: Meet the new MetsYour Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links,

Fans already trying to convince themselves NY Mets traded for the next Jacob MisiorowskiThe MLB trade deadline is a good game of “who’s that guy?” You can study up on other farm systems for months and still there will be guys added to your team you

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Best & Worst Moves of Trade Deadline 🎭Skubal to the Dodgers, more eye-catching deals ➡️

A prediction for every player the NY Mets traded at the deadlineThe MLB trade deadline has passed and we now know a little more of what to expect for the remainder of 2026. The season was long done for the New York Mets well

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Royals trade deadline gradesHow did they do?

Mets to recall a bunch of players tomorrowThe Mets are filling the roster spots vacated by trades they made earlier today.

A rewarding NY Mets player reunion with a fan-favorite from a darker periodMajor League Baseball wasn’t always the in-and-out style of roster shuffling that it is today. The last time the New York Mets won a championship, they kind of

Breaking down the Mets’ return for Luke WeaverThere’s a healthy amount of both risk and upside in this return.

Mets’ Trade Deadline Quick-Reaction GradesHow do we feel in the immediate afterglow of the trade deadline?

Undealt Royals players entirely overshadowed any progress KC made with completed deadline tradesThe Royals made trades at the deadline, but with several easy-looking moves not made, it's hard to think they exhausted all efforts to get better ahead of 2027.

Luis Robert Jr. and 3 other NY Mets players who should have been traded at the deadlineThe bell has run and the MLB trade deadline has completed. The New York Mets traded a lot of players. What about those who weren’t moved? Luis Robert Jr. was th

MLB Deadline Takeaways 📊Biggest winners and losers for every team after Monday's chaos 📲

MLB Trade Deadline W/Ls 🧐

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Grades for Every Trade 🔠Breaking down every move from the 2026 deadline ➡️

Trade Deadline Twitter Reaction 🤯Takes on trades, fails, surprises and non-deals around MLB 📲

Royals trade for controllable bullpen arm who was cut loose by Phillies on same dayIn search of pitching depth at the deadline, the Royals added another name in Phillies outcast Nolan Hoffman, who could end up being a future bullpen option.

Grading the NY Mets trade of Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor to the Cubs for Jefferson RojasIt finally happened! As the afternoon heat is beginning to fall, the New York Mets have agreed to trade Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs for a

1 NY Mets trade deadline decision that helps our David Stearns trust, 1 that lost itThe New York Mets spent the majority of Monday taking the best offers they could for multiple players. They’re going to look completely different by the time th

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Royals acquire right-handed reliever Nolan HoffmanHoffman had been designated for assignment by the Phillies earlier today.

Mets trade Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to Cubs for Jefferson RojasThe Mets have made another trade, this time for one of the better prospects of their deadline.

🚨Cubs Trading for Clay HolmesMets land Chicago's No. 2 prospect in deal that also involves Tyrone Taylor (Heyman)

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Kris Bubic traded to DodgersThe Dodgers add another left-handed starting pitcher who suffered an elbow injury this season from the AL Central

Mets trade Luke Weaver to Pirates for infield prospect Sammy StafuraThe Mets add one more piece to their farm system and say goodbye to their best reliever.

Royals find trade partner for injury-prone Kris Bubic in deadline day shocker with DodgersMoving Kris Bubic may've seemed difficult, however they managed to find a trade partner in the Los Angeles Dodgers, ensuring they didn't lose him for nothing.

Grading the NY Mets trade of Luke Weaver to the Pirates for only 1 prospectThe New York Mets officially decided to pull the plug on more than the minimum by trading Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Thus ends one of the more impre

Pirates Trade for Luke WeaverMets sending reliever to Pittsburgh (ESPN)

Final Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shots as Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline nears 📲

Breaking down the Mets’ return for Brooks RaleyAnother pure rental lefty where the return seems a touch light.

Mets 2026 trade deadline trackerKeep track of the Mets’ busy deadline day right here.

Dodgers Trading for Southpaw

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, sources tell ESPN

Royals getting up-close lesson from Blue Jays with trade deadline strategy to prep for 2027The Royals enter this deadline looking to sell, but also bolster themselves up for a run in 2027. And the Blue Jays are showing that this is entirely possible.