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Saturday, August 15, 2026
Francisco Lindor rescues Mets with walk-off hit against Nationals

Francisco Lindor had the walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning Saturday as the host New York Mets edged the Washington Nationals, 5-4, in the middle

Mets troll Jayden Daniels over No. 5 dispute after beating Nationals

The team is the latest to poke fun at Daniels over his jersey number dispute with his alma mater, LSU.

Spirited Mets walk-off authored by Yan's jump, Benge's arm, Lindor's bat
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Francisco Lindor’s walk-off hit keeps Mets’ surge going in win over Nationals

Francisco Lindor’s second-half surge added another element on Saturday: a hit that produced a walkoff celebration.

Francisco Lindor's walk-off completes dramatic comeback as Mets beat Nats 5-4

The New York Mets came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals, capped off by a two-run ninth inning, including a Francisco Lindor walk-off RBI.

A.J. Ewing ‘not enthusiastic’ over August slump — but he believes a turnaround is coming

“A.J.” might be “August Jolt” abbreviated for a certain Mets rookie, but only in terms of results. 

Game Thread: Nationals vs Mets, 4:10 PM

Saturday, August 15, 2026 • 4:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Brad Lord (5-2, 3.79) vs. LHP Sean Manaea (4-5, 4.13) SNY •FS1 The Mets look to build on their solid series opener Friday night as...

3 Kodai Senga musts before the NY Mets can fully trust him in a high leverage role

Three Kodai Senga musts before the New York Mets can fully trust him in a high leverage role.

Mets Notes: Date set for Luis Robert Jr. to play LF; no rush for Kodai Senga to pitch back-to-backs

Mets interim manager Andy Green spoke ahead of Saturday's game against the Nationals to reveal when Luis Robert Jr. will play left field and whether Kodai Senga is available to pitch a back-to-back.

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Week 17 Update

The Detroit Tigers are an interesting case study. They’re 60-62, yet only three and a half games out of first place and in the third wild card spot in the American League. Seems unfair, right Mets...

Mets Minors Recap: Billy Amick, Émilien Pitre Shine in Double-A Friday

Friday saw losses across the Mets organization. The only club to secure a win was the DSL Mets Orange, who shut out DSL Marlins 3-0. The remaining teams all took losses, including the Syracuse...

NY Mets rookie has already given the front office a gift they shouldn’t refuse

New York Mets rookie Zac Thornton has already given the front office a gift they shouldn't refuse.

From Bieber to Metallica, Mets rookies Ewing, Benge strike a chord on and off field
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Mets vs Nationals: How to watch on SNY on Aug. 15, 2026

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

Mets throw hilarious shade at Commanders’ Jayden Daniels over LSU number controversy

The Mets didn't hesitate to throw a jab at the number — and the ongoing Jayden Daniels saga with LSU — on Friday.

Lindor Makes Up For Error With Homer

Francisco Lindor has not had his finest season defensively. He entered Friday with a -3 DRS, -1 OAA and a career-worst .963 fielding percentage. He made another error — his ninth — in Friday’s...

Mets and patchwork 'pen strive to continue success vs. Nationals

Left-hander Sean Manaea saved his rotation spot -- and maybe his roster spot -- by mounting an impressive midseason turnaround for the New York Mets.,

Confused Orioles did something with Pete Alonso the NY Mets never dared to

The confused Baltimore Orioles did something with Pete Alonso the New York Mets never dared to and it kind of worked.

Morning Briefing: Nationals Moving CJ Abrams to Second Base

Good morning, Mets fans! The Nationals are transitioning shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, per manager Blake Butera. Abrams will still play shortstop once or twice per week as he settles into...

5 observations about the updated NY Mets top prospect list

Five observations about the updated New York Mets top prospect list by MLB Pipeline.

Mets’ Kodai Senga showing signs of success as late-inning reliever

Kodai Senga, whose first three short-inning relief outings came on the road, picked up the save in the Mets' 4-1 win over the Nationals.

Friday, August 14, 2026
Mets bullpen taking advantage of 'great opportunity' after trade deadline: 'We want to go out there and compete'

Surprisingly, the Mets' rebuilt bullpen has been a catalyst during this recent stretch of success after the trade deadline.

Homers From Lindor and Young Power Mets Past Nationals

The New York Mets returned home on Friday night against the Washington Nationals after a nine-game road trip and kicked things off with a 4-1 win over their division rivals. Things didn’t start...

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Mets rally in sixth, top Nationals in series opener

Carson Benge laced a tie-breaking, run-scoring single in the sixth inning Friday night for the host New York Mets, who beat the Washington Nationals 4

Robert Stock makes his big league case as bounce-back start propels Mets to win

Any game that invokes optimism for the 2027 Mets rather than dismay regarding the 2026 version is a good game for the franchise. 

Lindor sparks sleepy Mets bats and kicks off comeback victory
Francisco Lindor, Jared Young's home runs lift Mets to 4-1 win over Nationals

The Mets had just one hit through five innings, but woke up in the sixth inning and would go on to beat the Washington Nationals, 4-1, on Friday night.

Juan Soto admits his injury-filled year ‘sucks’ — but Mets’ star, Devin Williams both want to return

Juan Soto played at least 150 games in every full major league season he had appeared in before this season. 

Mets' Juan Soto expects to return before end of season: 'Why not try to rejoin this team?'

Mets outfielder Juan Soto expressed his desire to return to the team before the end of the 2026 season as he continues his recovery from a left calf strain.

Francisco Alvarez finding his Mets footing at plate in down year for catchers — but he’s not ‘100 percent happy’

Francisco Alvarez disagreed with the premise of the question.

Game Thread: Nationals vs. Mets, 7:10 PM

Friday, August 14, 2026 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Andrew Alvarez (2-3, 3.76) vs. RHP Robert Stock (0-2, 10.13) SNY Although the Mets lost their last series against the Braves, they...

Orioles’ Pete Alonso hitting leadoff for first time ever in curious decision

Pete Alonso is doing something Friday night that he’s never done before. 

Soto (calf strain) vows to return to Mets before season's end
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Former Mets Outfielder Butch Huskey Passes Away at 54

On Friday, the New York Mets family lost one of their own as former outfielder Butch Huskey passed away. He was 54-years-old. He was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma and grew up a Texas Rangers fan....

Former Mets player Butch Huskey dies at 54

Former New York Mets player Butch Huskey died on Friday. He was 54.,The team announced Huskey's death prior to Friday's game against the Washington Na

Mets’ Mark Vientos ‘progressing’ on road back from fractured hand

Mark Vientos was back at Citi Field ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Nationals.

Former Mets slugger Huskey, one of last players to wear No. 42, passes away at 54
Butch Huskey, the penultimate Met to wear No. 42, dead at 54

Butch Huskey, who was the penultimate Met to wear No. 42 and spent parts of five seasons in Queens, has died.

Mets Release Andy Ibáñez

The Mets released veteran infielder/outfielder Andy Ibáñez, who’d been playing for their Triple-A affiliate, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. New York picked him up off waivers from the...

Updated Post-Deadline Top 50 Mets Prospects

Going into the trade deadline, the Mets had a farm system in the bottom half of the league and David Stearns was tasked with improving that. In total, the Mets traded nine players and acquired 13...

When an August NY Mets trade addition hit more HRs than everyone else at his position

That time when the New York Mets made an August trade for a guy who'd hit more home runs than anyone else at his position that season.

Mets' Top 30 Prospects list gets full update after Deadline moves
The best Baseball Savant percentile from these NY Mets rookies

The Mets have a lot of rookies impacting the team this year. Who do the advanced stats say is real?

Mets Scouting Teruaki Sato and Hiromi Itoh

Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets have scouted NPB slugger Teruaki Sato. Sato, who plays for the Hanshin Tigers, is currently slashing .318/.404/.622/1.026 with 27 home runs, 76 RBIs...

Mets interested in reigning Japanese league MVP Teruaki Sato

The Mets have interest in reigning NPB MVP Teruaki Sato, who could possibly fill New York's enormous hole at first base.

Mets made right decision with Edwin Diaz amid Dodgers' disaster

This decision has worked out nicely for the Mets.

Nationals dreaming of wild card, Mets of escaping NL East cellar

For the Washington Nationals, a weekend series against the New York Mets is another chance to emerge as a serious contender in the National League wil

Mets Minors Recap: Elian Peña Homers Again for St. Lucie

Jonathan Santucci couldn’t get out of the first inning in the Syracuse Mets game, which was suspended in the top of the fifth inning, Jacob Reimer went yard in a Binghamton win, Trey Snyder had...

What’s keeping the Mets’ next pitching wave from seizing this rotation chance

Freddy Peralta’s departure at the trade deadline has left a vacancy the Mets would love to fill with a highly regarded prospect.

Why the NY Mets rumors linking them to Teruaki Sato don’t make enough sense

Why the New York Mets rumors linking them to Teruaki Sato don't make enough sense.

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