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The Mets have won five straight as the pitching and hitting continue to heat up as the season gets ready to head into the home stretch. Per SNY Mets, according to FanGraphs, the New York Mets have the best odds to win the World Series. Behind them are the Dodgers, Astros, and Yankees.

The Mets will look to complete a sweep of the Reds today at 1;10 p.m.

Latest Mets News

According to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, former Met Jeurys Familia signed to play with the Boston Red Sox.

Per Rob Piersall of Sports Illustrated, Mets manager Buck Showalter said he expects right-handed pitcher Tommy Hunter to be on the injured list for at least 15 days. He went on the injured list Saturday with lower back tightness.

According to Jack Ramsey of Metsmerized, per a source, the Mets’ second round draft pick in the 2022 MLB draft, right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell, made his professional debut Tuesday for the FCL Mets. 

Latest MLB News

Per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, Chris Sale’s unlucky injury streak continues as he broke his wrist riding his bike and will have season-ending surgery.

According to Russel Dorsey of Bally Sports, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has a torn ligament in his hand and will be out four to six weeks and potentially need surgery to repair the torn ligament.

Per Zeke Telemaco, Jackie Bradley Jr. is expected to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.

The Seattle Mariners announced on Tuesday that outfielder Travis Jankowski has declined his outright assignment and decided to become a free agent.

Latest on MMO

Sam Klein recaps and breaks down the last week of Mets minor league affiliate games and team/ player news, including Brett Baty being promoted to Triple-A Syracuse.

George Giakoumis recaps’ Chris Bassitt’s stellar eight-inning outing from Monday, August 8.

Brian Wright recaps August 9, 2005 when David Wright made a phenomenal barehanded catch.

Christian De Block talks about Jeff McNeil’s recent hot streak.

Rich Sparago talks about the strength of the Mets’ schedule down the final home stretch.

On This Date in Mets History

1992: Vince Coleman became the first Mets player to walk five times in a game.

2004: Tom Glavine lost his two top incisors when the taxi he was in was t-boned.

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