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Cubs acquire LHP Clay Holmes, OF Tyrone Taylor from Mets
The Chicago Cubs continued a major trade deadline surge by acquiring right-handed starter Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets on Monday.,The Cubs, who previously added right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Miami Mar...

Reports: Cubs acquire LHP Clay Holmes, OF Tyrone Taylor
The Chicago Cubs continued a major trade deadline surge by acquiring right-handed starter Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets, according to multiple media reports.,The Cubs, who have already traded for right-hander Kevin Gausman from Toronto and reportedly left-hander Bra...

Reports: Phillies acquire LHP Brooks Raley from Mets
The Philadelphia Phillies continued a hot start to trade deadline day Monday morning with the addition of veteran reliever Brooks Raley from the New York Mets, according to multiple media reports.,The Mets are acquiring a pair of prospects in right-hander Luke Gabrysh and outfielder John Spikerman i...
9 Under-the-Radar MLB Trade Candidates to Watch Before the Deadline
Everyone knows the biggest MLB trade names. Here are nine under-the-radar players who could be moved before the Aug. 3 trade deadline....

Mets activate OF Luis Robert Jr. (back) from IL
The New York Mets activated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list on Monday ahead of the opening game of their road series against the Milwaukee Brewers.,Robert, 28, had been out since April 27 with a lumbar spine disc herniation in his back. He was acquired from the Chicago White Sox via...

Mets' first All-Star starter Ron Hunt dies at 85
Ron Hunt, the hard-nosed second baseman who became the first New York Met to start in an All-Star Game, died Wednesday at age 85.,Hunt, who set a Modern Era record with 50 hit-by-pitches in the 1971 season, had been in hospice care for a month.,Hunt played for five teams during his major league care...
Five Potential Landing Spots for Francisco Lindor if the Mets Trade Him
Francisco Lindor could reportedly be available at the trade deadline. Here are five intriguing landing spots for the Mets shortstop, including the Yankees and Phillies....
These 11 MLB Teams Have Almost No Chance to Reach the Playoffs
Which MLB teams are true contenders and which are running on false hope? Here's why 11 clubs face long odds entering the second half of the season....
Dancing Mr. Met Perfectly Captured the Mets' 2026 Collapse
Mr. Met's viral celebration during Carlos Mendoza's firing became the defining image of the Mets' disappointing 2026 season....
What Went Wrong for Baseball’s Biggest Underachievers in 2026
From the Mets to the Giants, a look at why several teams projected to contend have fallen well short of expectations in 2026....
Eight MLB Teams Already Facing the Harsh Reality of a Lost 2026 Season
The playoff race isn’t as crowded as it seems. Here are eight MLB teams that should stop chasing contention and start planning for the future....
Three MLB Teams Falling Far Short of Expectations This Season
The Tigers, Mets and Royals entered 2026 with playoff aspirations but have fallen well short of expectations through the season’s first two months....
Carlos Mendoza Deserves Better Than Becoming the Mets’ Fall Guy
The Mets continue to spiral in the NL East, but firing Carlos Mendoza may only distract from deeper roster and front office issues....

WNBA approves sale of Connecticut Sun, relocation to Houston in 2027
The long-rumored move of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun to Houston became official on Wednesday.,The league announced that the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Sun to Houston Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta. While the Sun will complete the nascent 2026 season at Mohegan Sun A...
MLB Panic Meter: Mets, Red Sox, Angels Among Biggest Early Concerns
A breakdown of MLB teams and players off to concerning starts, including the Mets and Angels....
New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Officially on Hot Seat
The Mets gave Carlos Mendoza a vote of confidence, but history suggests his job may still be in danger. Here’s what’s next....

Mets say Carlos Mendoza's job safe despite 10-21 start
The New York Mets are sticking with manager Carlos Mendoza despite one of the worst starts in franchise history, president of baseball operations David Stearns told MLB.com on Friday.,The Mets brought back Mendoza for a third season despite missing the playoffs last season. They enter this weekend's...
Which MLB Manager Will Be Fired First? Four Managers on the Hot Seat Already
A look at MLB managers on the hot seat as slow starts put pressure on teams early in the season....
Reviewing MLB’s Top Signings and Trades Through Mid-April
A mid-April breakdown of MLB’s biggest offseason additions, including Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso, and Dylan Cease. Who’s thriving and who’s struggling early?...

Mets' Juan Soto (calf tightness) pulled in 1st inning vs. Giants
New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto was removed from Friday's game at the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.,After reaching on a single, Soto went first to third on a Bo Bichette single, appearing to grimace as he pulled up on third base. He remained in the game and was thrown out a...