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The Mets’ little post-trade deadline dead cat bounce has come to an end over the past couple of weeks. They have lost three straight series and outside of one double-digit run total against the White Sox, have struggled to score runs during this two-week stretch. Just on its face, having two fireballs and no poop […]
Freddy Peralta is getting an opportunity to face his former team not long after the trade deadline, but don’t expect the Tampa Bay Rays starter to manufacture any extra drama surrounding the matchup. Peralta will take the mound against the New York Mets after his brief tenure with the organization ended with a trade to […] The post Rays’ Freddy Peralta talks ‘challenge’ of facing Mets after trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mets lineup Francisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BCarson Benge – RFMark Vientos – DHJared Young – 1BChristopher Morel – LFMarcus Semien – 2BA.J. Ewing – CFFrancisco Alvarez – C SP: Robert Stock (RHP) Rays lineup Yandy Diaz – DHJonathan Aranda – 1BJunior Caminero – 3BLiam Hicks – CChandler Simpson – LFCedric Mullins – CFJonny […]
The New York Mets, with Andy Green serving as interim manager, welcome experienced infielder Mark Vientos back for the final stretch of the 2026 MLB season, with the goal of getting back on track. The 2026 MLB season is entering a decisive stage for many teams, and unfortunately for the New York Mets , it is time to start thinking about what lies ahead. The good news is that, as announced through the club’s official X account, Mark Vientos was activated from the 10-day IL. At the beginn...
He was a bust in his first year in Queens, so the New York Mets decided to move on from Luis Robert Jr. by placing him on waivers. The Baltimore Orioles have jumped in to claim the former All-Star. We have claimed OF Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets. Welcome to Birdland, Luis! pic.twitter.com/OiOyl3Mp9n — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 31, 2026 The O's will now owe Robert Jr. the remainder of his $20 million salary for the season (just over $3 million). There's also &nbs...
The Baltimore Orioles have claimed center fielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the Mets, and with that, the 29-year-old’s brief tenure with the Mets has come to an end. Known as an injury-prone player before the Mets traded for him ahead of the 2026 season, Robert missed a huge chunk of time this year […]
The New York Mets have made a call-up decision immediately following Luis Robert Jr. news.
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns will likely enter 2027 as a marked man. Even if he enjoys a lively offseason, fans are going to be hesitant to trust his judgement following back to-back disappointing campaigns. That being said, the 41-year-old executive can still make decisions that benefit the franchise, and potentially […] The post Who Mets are promoting after Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints .
DENVER–The Orioles on Monday claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets. The Orioles will be responsible for just under $3 million remaining on Robert’s $20 million contract, as well as the $2 million buyout if a $20 million option for 2027 isn’t exercised. A 29-year-old right-handed hitter, Robert batted .223 […]
The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly claiming outfielder Luis Robert Jr., per Chelsea Janes of SNY, after the New York Mets placed him on outright waivers Sunday.
The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. after the New York Mets placed him on outright waivers Sunday.
Carson Benge is having an exceptional season for Andy Green’s New York Mets. Could he take home the MLB Rookie of the Year Award? The New York Mets ’ season has clearly fallen short of expectations. However, there is always a ray of light, and in this case, that player is Carson Benge , who has stood out in Queens to such an extent that even Andy Green believes he should be a serious candidate to win the MLB Rookie of the Year Award. “I think, definitely belongs in the conversation righ...
The New York Mets are currently looking at a second straight season of missing the playoffs altogether, sitting at 61-76 after a recent home loss to the Houston Astros. The Mets have been hit hard by injuries this year, with infielder Mark Vientos having not played in nearly two months due to a broken hand. […] The post Mets hoping Mark Vientos can salvage anything from rancid season after 3-HR rehab game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Welcome back to Monday Stat Party, a weekly series showcasing some of the most curious and nostalgia-inducing statistical developments from the past week of Mets baseball. What unites each entry is the sense of intrigue which they aim to spark, and the unbridled love of the game’s anomalies from which they arise. Without further ado, […]
It wasn’t exactly the Mets’ season in 2026, was it? As of August 27, they sit 14 games under .500, 12 games out of a Wild Card spot, and 19 games out of the division lead in the NL East. But while it’s a bit too late to say “never say never” regarding any 2026 […]
The New York Mets (61-76), who seemingly only play first-place clubs nowadays, continue that trend as they travel to Tampa for a three-game set with the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays (82-54). The two teams last squared off in June 2025, with the Rays sweeping the series at Citi Field. The Rays also swept the […]
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for August 31, 2026, covering 12 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Ian Seymour TB NYM 6.1 6 3 10 0 88 19 21.6% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – August 31, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
Meet the Mets Continuing their first place gauntlet, the Mets more or less did what was expected of them against Houston. Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue, MLB.com, Newsday, New York Daily News, New York Post Down on the farm in Syracuse, Mark Vientos hit three home runs in his rehab and six pitchers combined to […]
Welcome to week 23 of our 2026 NL Central Power Rankings — let’s rank some teams! 1. Milwaukee Brewers (85-52); 4-2 this week; 100.0% chance to make postseason (FanGraphs) The Brewers started this week taking two of three from the Mets in New York before returning to Milwaukee for a quick three-game homestand against the […]
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (38-37/30-26) SYRACUSE 8, LEHIGH VALLEY 0 (BOX) Everything clicked for Syracuse in this one. On the offensive side, the rehabbing Mark Vientos went yard not just once, not just twice, but three times, driving in five runs, and Ronny Mauricio and MJ Melendez both had multi-hit games with extra base hits. On […]
The Mets struggled in multiple facets again in their loss to the Astros 6-3. Despite a decent outing from Zac Thornton, the Mets’ bullpen could not hang on to the fragile lead they were given, and the offense had no response. On his third pitch in the first inning, Thornton gave up a lead-off home […]
The IronPigs narrowly avoided a no-hitter on Saturday afternoon. Only a day later, the Syracuse Mets got the job done in the Lehigh Valley. Less than 24 hours after right-hander Jonah Tong twirled a seven-inning one-hitter against the Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate in the first game of a doubleheader, Syracuse completed a combined no-hitter in an […]
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (68-68) and New York Mets (61-75) will play the rubber match of this series this afternoon at Citi Field. Rookie RHP Ethan Pecko (0-0, 7.88 ERA) will make his 3rd start of the season as he takes on Mets LHP Zac Thornton (3-4, 2.88 ERA). ASTROS-METS: Since 2017, the Astros […]
Mets lineup Francisco Lindor – SSJuan Soto – DHBo Bichette – 3BCarson Benge – RFJared Young – 1BLuis Robert – LFA.J. Ewing – CFMarcus Semien – 2BLuis Torrens – C SP: Zac Thornton – LHP Astros lineup Jeremy Pena – SSYordan Alvarez – LFIsaac Paredes – DHJose Altuve – 2BDaulton Varsho – CFChristian Walker – […]
Recently, it was announced that the New York Mets would be placing outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers, allowing him to be picked up by other MLB teams if they so chose. Robert Jr. has had an underwhelming season for the Mets this year, which has been a theme up and down the roster for […] The post 3 teams that must claim Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. after being placed on waivers appeared first on ClutchPoints .