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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Mets’ Jared Young focused on ‘keeping things simple’ as hot streak rolls on at plate

Jared Young has more than taken advantage of his opportunity in the Mets’ lineup this season, and that continued again on Wednesday afternoon. 

Cubs Claim Gabriel Arias

The Cubs announced that they have claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Mets. New York designated him for assignment earlier this week. Right-hander Phil Maton has been transferred...

Polanco set to undergo season-ending ankle surgery
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Mets’ Carson Benge delivers after receiving in-game challenge from Andy Green

Andy Green has made a habit of challenging the Mets’ developing young players during his time serving as the interim manager -- wednesday afternoon, it was Carson Benge’s turn.

Mets Minors Thread: Santucci Pitching

The big club already won on Wednesday with a 2-1 score over the visiting Padres. All four of the Mets’ full-season minor league affiliates are in action Wednesday evening. Jonathan Santucci will...

Backed by 'phenomenal' bullpen, 'gritty' Mets grab another series win

The Padres came to Citi Field as one of baseball's hottest teams. With a 4-2 win in Wednesday’s matinee, the Mets proved they were hotter as they made it 11 victories in 15 games since the MLB...

Carson Benge's blast help Mets sink Padres

Carson Benge belted a two-run homer Wednesday and six New York Met pitchers held the visiting San Diego Padres to five hits in a 4-2 victory.,Starter

Mets beat Padres for another series win as they ‘create a little excitement’

If only the Mets’ season began at the trade deadline.

Benge Leads Mets to Game, Series Win

Carson Benge can do it all. Two days after he threw out back-to-back runners at the plate, he helped the Mets to a game and series win Wednesday with his bat, lofting an opposite-field, two-run...

Carson Benge helps power Mets to 4-2 win over Padres to secure series win

The Mets defeated the San Diego Padres, 4-2, on Wednesday afternoon, winning two out of three games in the series.

Mets lose Pete Alonso replacement to season-ending ankle surgery

This is a miserable end to a bad season for the former All-Star.

Mets prospect Ryan Clifford placed on development list amid struggles at plate

Mets prospect Ryan Clifford has been added to the development list as he deals with a rough stretch at the plate at Triple-A Syracuse.

Could Green manage Mets in '27? He'll be considered -- if he's interested
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Mets' Polanco placed on IL, to have ankle surgery

Jorge Polanco's challenging first season with the Mets likely ended Wednesday when he was placed on the 10-day IL with left ankle bursitis.

How Mets might tweak roster this time around after failed offseason of change

After an offseason of major changes that failed to produce on-field results, Steve Cohen and David Stearns face another winter of managing risk and weighing options to find the right balance.

Cohen reiterates commitment to Stearns, but says Mets took 'too much risk' in offseason
Steve Cohen sets out David Stearns expectations after Mets exec took ‘too much risk’

Previously, Cohen committed to not firing Stearns, whose contract runs through 2028.

Mets' Jorge Polanco (ankle) to have season-ending surgery

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco will have season-ending ankle surgery, manager Andy Green confirmed on Wednesday.,The team placed Polanco on the

Mets owner Steve Cohen growing ‘more optimistic’ about organization down the stretch in 2026

While the Mets still find themselves way outside the postseason picture, owner Steve Cohen is happy with the direction the organization is headed down the stretch this season.

Steve Cohen Acknowledges Shortcomings, Expresses Optimism Amid Lost Season

Steve Cohen isn’t one to sugarcoat how the Mets’ season has gone. At the same time, Cohen expressed optimism going forward as he spoke to reporters at Citi Field on Wednesday. “We might have taken...

Steve Cohen talks 'mistakes' David Stearns made building 2026 Mets: 'We might have taken too much risk'

Mets owner Steve Cohen discussed the state of the Mets, touching on his hope for the future while looking back at why the 2026 season went sideways.

Jorge Polanco To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Mets infielder Jorge Polanco is set for ankle surgery and will miss the rest of the season, manager Andy Green told reporters, including Steve Gelbs of SNY. Polanco was placed on the injured list...

Mets owner Steve Cohen would be open to Andy Green throwing 'hat in the ring' ahead of managerial search

Mets owner Steve Cohen met with reporters on Wednesday and discussed finding the club’s next manager and how he would feel about Andy Green potentially throwing his "hat in the ring."

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David Stearns Must Solve Mets Roster Math Before Winter Moves

The Mets’ 40-man roster crunch will shape Rule 5 protections, arbitration calls and any winter additions as David Stearns plans for 2026. The post David Stearns Must Solve Mets Roster Math Before...

Game Chat: Padres vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • 1:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Michael King (8-8, 3.41) vs. RHP Robert Stock (0-2, 6.57) SNY Fielding has been the story of this series. On Monday night Carson...

Why Bo Bichette is 'unlikely' to opt out of $42 million Mets contract

Bichette is having the worst hitting season of his career.

3 NY Mets players who’ve already earned an elevated role on next year’s roster

Three New York Mets players who've already earned an elevated role on next year's roster.

Mets Place Jorge Polanco on Injured List Again

The New York Mets have placed Jorge Polanco on the injured list with left ankle bursitis. Polanco has played in 37 games and has not looked right or healthy for any of them slashing...

Mets Jorge Polanco on Injured List Again

The New York Mets have placed Jorge Polanco on the injured list with left ankle bursitis. Polanco has played in 37 games and has not looked right or healthy for any of them slashing...

Mets place Jorge Polanco on IL due to recurring left ankle bursitis

The Mets are placing designated hitter Jorge Polanco back on the 10-day IL due to left ankle bursitis, an injury that cost him significant time earlier this season.

Which of MLB's worst 2026 teams can turn it around for 2027? Ranking chances for Mets, Tigers, Orioles, more

Some sub-.500 teams, like the Mets and Giants, were surprising disappointments; others, like the Rockies and Angels, are exactly as bad as we expected

Luis Torrens Continues to Hit

Tuesday night, the Mets got “Tatis’d”. The Mets lost game two of a three-game set with the Padres by a final score of 5-2. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two home runs off of Zac Thornton, drove in a trio...

Top prospect Rojas crushes 17th homer, stays hot after trade to Mets
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Mets Minors: Jefferson Rojas Has Big Night

The Brooklyn and Syracuse offenses shoved today but the biggest excitement was the 9th inning walk off by the Rumble Ponies. Mitch Voit started off the rally getting hit by a pitch while Jefferson...

Mets vs. Padres: How to watch on Aug. 19, 2026

Here's how to watch the Mets game on SNY.

Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres strive to fluster Mets again

As Fernando Tatis Jr. goes, so go the San Diego Padres.,Tatis and the Padres will look to stay hot on Wednesday afternoon when they visit the New York

Morning Briefing: Jose Iglesias Returned to Citi Field

Good morning, Mets fans! Fernando Tatis Jr. did everything he could to stop the Mets winning ways on Tuesday night at Citi Field. He hit two home runs and stole a grand slam from Francisco Lindor...

NY Mets depth piece signed under unusual circumstances begins rehab assignment

New York Mets depth piece signed under unusual circumstances begins rehab assignment on his journey back to MLB.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Former Mets folk hero Jose Iglesias ‘happy to be home’ in Citi Field return for first pitch

The former Met threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Tuesday’s 5-2 loss to the Padres and was warmly greeted by the crowd, given a standing ovation. The Mets played a highlight video on the...

Retiring Howie Rose calls inning with Gary Cohen in emotional Mets booth moment: ‘I treasure you’

Watch Howie Rose share an emotional Mets booth farewell with Gary Cohen as he nears retirement after three decades behind the mic.

Mets Minor League Roundup: Jefferson Rojas homers again, Émilien Pitre and Billy Amick impress in Triple-A debuts

Three of the recently acquired Mets prospects had big nights on Tuesday.

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s heroics on both sides of the ball snap Mets’ win streak

Jose Iglesias was at Citi Field, as the Mets hoped to sprinkle some of that 2024 magic into the current team. Fernando Tatis Jr. had other ideas.

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits two HRs, robs grand slam as Padres beat Mets

Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice and Robbie Ray tossed six solid innings Tuesday night for the visiting San Diego Padres, who beat the New York Mets 5

Mets Fall 5-2 to Padres in Tatis Takeover

The Mets and Padres continued their three-game series at Citi Field on Tuesday night. Looking to extend their win streak to five games, the Mets sent right-handed pitcher Zac Thornton (3-3, 3.04...

Thornton, Mets can't overcome Tatis in loss to San Diego
Mets surrender three home runs, including two to Fernando Tatis Jr., in 5-2 loss to Padres

The Mets didn't have enough offense to keep up on Tuesday night, falling to the San Diego Padres, 5-2.

Kodai Senga’s second act could bring what Mets thought they’d lost

For the first time in a long, long time, Senga has sampled a few gulps of success.

The six unheralded pieces helping the Mets go on a surprisingly fun August ride

The Mets have won with a bunch of guys nobody has heard of, reeling off 10 wins over their past 13 games entering play Tuesday. 

Game Chat: Padres vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Robbie Ray (10-7, 3.28) vs. LHP Zac Thornton (3-3, 2.78) SNY The Mets tonight look to extend their winning streak to five games, a...

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