Morning Briefing: Mets Only Barely in Third Wild Card Spot

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets hoped to build momentum in Washington, but instead dropped two of three, capped by a 9-3 loss in Thursday’s finale. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead behind homers from Francisco Lindor and Starling Marte, but Sean Manaea faltered and the bullpen collapsed, with Ryne Stanek surrendering a three-run shot to James Wood. Full recap here. New York has now lost 16 of its...

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FOCO Releases Mookie Wilson, Juan Soto Then and Now Bobblehead

Celebrate Past and Present Mets Greats with the FOCO Mookie Wilson & Juan Soto Then and Now Bobblehead! Commemorate two dynamic eras of Mets baseball with this unique collectible featuring fan favorites Mookie Wilson and Juan Soto. The FOCO Then and Now Bobblehead showcases both stars in striking detail — standing side by side to represent the evolution of Mets greatness. Whether...

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Manaea, Stanek Falter as Mets Drop Series to Nationals

The Mets went to Washington, D.C., hoping to build some late-season momentum against the last-place Nationals. They left in shambles, losing two of three, which culminated in an embarrassing 9-3 loss in the series rubber match on Thursday. Once again, the Mets got off to a promising start. Francisco Lindor homered to lead off the game, Starling Marte hit a solo shot, and Hayden Senger had a sac...

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Game Thread: Mets vs Nationals, 4:05 PM

Thursday, August 21, 2025 • 4:05 PM Nationals Park • Washington, DC LHP Sean Manaea (1-1, 4.78) vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore (5-12, 4.04) SNY The Mets play a must-win rubber game this afternoon against the Nationals. The Mets fell behind early Wednesday night, with the Nationals going up 4-0 by the time the third inning had ended. The Mets would then go on to score four runs in the next two innings,...

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Report: ESPN, MLB Nearing Broadcast Deal

MLB and ESPN have a “framework agreement” that would allow the network exclusive rights to sell all out-of-market regular-season games digitally and in-market games for five teams over the next three years, sources told The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand in an article posted Thursday. ESPN would keep broadcasting about 30 regular-season games, but not “Sunday Night...

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The Data Behind the Mets’ Dynamic Duo

The Mets have historically won on the backs of their pitchers. Seaver, Koosman, Matlack, Gooden, Darling, the list goes on. In 2025, the narrative has shifted. Juan Soto and Pete Alonso have anchored the club, producing a combined 6.7 fWAR throughout the season. Despite both sluggers teeing off like there’s no tomorrow, they’re each taking different approaches to succeed. Alonso is the archetype...

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