New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - April 16, 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 📸

Devers 3-Run HR on Skenes 😯

Pirates ace's ERA climbing past 4 after Giants tee off in 2nd inning

Pirates’ September schedule gives them one last gasp in NL Wild Card chaseWith the Pirates staring down the final month of the season and sitting four games below .500, a playoff berth seems to be something of an impossibility, but a

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San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Webb vs. Paul SkenesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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

Pirates September call ups might not inspire confidence, but here's why they shouldIf Pirates fans were hoping September roster expansion would bring a pair of exciting prospects to Pittsburgh, Brandon Eisert and Christian Bethancourt probably

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VOTE: Do you think the Pirates re-sign Brandon Lowe this offseason?Will the Bucs get back their biggest bat?

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

Ketel Marte controversy shows why Pirates had to draw a line with Carmen MlodzinskiKetel Marte’s ongoing drama with the Arizona Diamondbacks is far messier than anything the Pittsburgh Pirates experienced with Carmen Mlodzinski earlier this se

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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

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Get the best of Bucs Dugout on the new SB Nation appYour best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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?

Pirates could gain a major September advantage as Cardinals lose JJ WetherholtThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent most of the second half waiting for something — anything — to break their way in the National League Wild Card race. Finally,

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

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!

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Odds continue to increase Ryan O’Hearn will return to Pirates this seasonYour best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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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Konnor Griffin begins rehab assignment, on track to re-join Pirates this weekendGriffin has been sidelined for almost two months with a serious finger injury.

Pirates’ Jared Jones rotation shuffle creates intriguing opening for September auditionThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to give Jared Jones an extra day before his next start looks like routine workload management on the surface. In September, tho

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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.

Red Sox replay controversy against Yankees should look painfully familiar to Pirates fansPittsburgh Pirates fans watching the replay controversy that helped send Sunday’s Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees game off the rails might have experienced a li

Konnor Griffin’s first rehab game starts the clock on an important Pirates decisionKonnor Griffin’s first minor league rehab game didn’t produce much worth dissecting in the box score. What mattered far more was how the Pittsburgh Pirates used

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 📲

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!

Brandon Lowe's breakout is making his Pirates fate painfully obviousSuddenly, he's good at everything.

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SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?The Bucs former top pick hasn’t been playing well and is now injured.

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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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Endy Rodríguez’s Pirates future suddenly looks painfully uncertainThe Pittsburgh Pirates catching situation has been extremely tough this year. We saw Joey Bart's place discipline regress dramatically, before a lengthy IL stin

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-4 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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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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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Matthew LiberatoreThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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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Pirates’ three-error nightmare exposes a season-long flaw they can’t keep dismissingThe Pittsburgh Pirates somehow escaped one of the ugliest defensive sequences of their season Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals having allowed only one r

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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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MLB’s proposed roster overhaul could take away one of the Pirates’ favorite roster-building crutchesThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years emphasizing roster flexibility. Optionable relievers. Triple-A depth. Players capable of moving back and forth between I

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

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-2 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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,

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Lake Bachar vs. Kyle LeahyThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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.

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Pirates need to make some moves with pitching rotation in the offseasonThe Bucs need to get their rotation in order in the offseason.

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 ➡️

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

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3 Pirates prospects who absolutely should not be September call-upsSeptember roster expansion inevitably brings calls for teams to empty out Triple-A, promote their most interesting prospects and give fans something new to watc

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.

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/28/2026)

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Astros vs. Mets (08/28/2026)

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

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Jared Jones vs. Quinn MathewsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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NL Wild Card Standings: Pirates facing final chance to climb back into race despite slim oddsIt ain't over till it's over.

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

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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

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Pirates need to bring back Brandon LoweLowe was a top acquisition. They need to bring him back.

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Pirates can make sure the Cardinals’ playoff hopes die with theirs this weekendThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ own postseason hopes are barely flickering at this point. That doesn’t mean their remaining games have to be meaningless. In fact, they

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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Pirates have 2 obvious September promotions to make while waiting for Konnor GriffinThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't need to treat September roster expansion like an opportunity to conduct a month-long prospect showcase. They still need players who

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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,

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Oneil Cruz has been incredible for Pirates since returnCruz missiles have been firing off all August!

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 🎥

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

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Pirates must resist Eugenio Suárez temptation after Reds put veteran slugger on waiversSix months ago, Eugenio Suárez made plenty of sense for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now, despite how badly their offense has struggled lately, claiming him off waiv

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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

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Nick Gonzales could crash 2026 Silver Slugger race in a surprising spotNick Gonzales probably isn't the first Pittsburgh Pirates player who comes to mind when discussing potential Silver Slugger winners. Brandon Lowe leads the team

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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Oneil Cruz’s lost 2026 season could haunt the Pirates for yearsOneil Cruz provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another glimpse Tuesday night of the season they should have gotten to watch for six months. In a scoreless game

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

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Pirates pitcher Khristian Curtis deserves more outingsKhristian Curtis had some good innings for the Bucs so far.

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.

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.

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

Squirrel at Mets Game 🐿️

Unexpected visitor taking in some Wednesday night baseball 🎥

Pirates vs. Padres (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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

Heartbreaking Endy Rodriguez injury update puts more than just his Pirates season at riskThe Pittsburgh Pirates already knew Endy Rodriguez's 2026 season was in jeopardy when his lingering left hip issue sent him back to the injured list earlier thi

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Mason Montgomery emerging into closer Pirates desperately needUsing his 101 mph fastball and strong breaking pitches, Montgomery is taking a big step.

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

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Bubba Chandler vs. Randy VasquezThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Pirates suddenly look brilliant for passing on Mason MillerFor weeks leading up to the trade deadline, Mason Miller looked like exactly the kind of player the Pittsburgh Pirates should be willing to get uncomfortable fo

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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

Paul Skenes just made his months of frustrating changes look pointlessFor months, the Pittsburgh Pirates have watched Paul Skenes search for a version of himself that increasingly looked like the one he already had. Different stri

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

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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!

Pirates Prospect Update: Jhostynxon Garcia injury, Edward Florentino milestone, Tony Blanco Jr.Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia was placed on the 7-day injured list Thursday at Triple-A Indianapolis with an undisclosed injury, adding anothe

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Paul Skenes finally gets a bounce back night for Pirates vs. PadresPaul Skenes had a big night against the Padres.

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

Pirates vs. Padres (08/25/2026)

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