Meet the Mets
The Mets came from behind to walk off the Nationals in a thrilling 5-4 victory. Sean Manaea provided desperately needed length, the bullpen held firm, and the Mets mounted a ninth inning rally that culminated in a Francisco Alvarez game-tying double and a Francisco Lindor walk-off knock to win it.
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Given the disaster the Dodgers are dealing with right now, it is increasingly looking like the Mets made the right decision when it comes to Edwin Díaz.
The Mets are evaluating their infield options for 2027, writes Will Sammon of The Athletic.
In rock bottom, perhaps the 2026 Mets have found some fun, writes Laura Albanese of Newsday.
Around the National League East
The Marlins put together a four-run eighth inning to help notch a come from behind victory over the Reds 8-4.
A seven-run fifth inning powered the Phillies’ 9-1 rout of the Twins.
The Phillies signed right-hander Casey Lawrence to a minor league contract.
It was a rough night at the office for Grant Holmes, as the Braves fell to the Diamondbacks 10-3.
Around Major League Baseball
Yesterday, Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez became the first player in baseball history to homer in his first three big league at-bats.
Mike Trout received the 2026 Heart and Hustle Award.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been placed on the 7-day concussion IL after an awkward play at third base on Friday night when George Lombard Jr. of the Yankees was reaching for a wild throw when his knee collided with the left side of Guerrero’s head. Guerrero was able to scamper home and score, but was immediately removed from the game after that.
Aaron Judge played catch yesterday, as he continues to rehab from a fractured right rib.
Shohei Ohtani, who is hitting but has not pitched since July 3, threw a bullpen on Friday as he progresses closer to a return to the mound.
Jared Greenspan of MLB.com spoke to some of the pitchers with the lowest arm angles in the game about how their unconventional motion began and how they’ve been successful with it.
Brent Maguire of MLB.com wondered if one or more notably struggling stars could turn things around and help lift his team during the stretch run.
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics yesterday for cash considerations.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 1987, the Mets scored 23 runs against the Cubs with Darryl Strawberry having a huge day at the plate with 11 total bases.