What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 36-53, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

Nolan McLean (5-5, 3.78 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (6-5, 3.27 ERA). First pitch at 12:30 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock. First pitch at 12:30 PM EDT.

New York Mets News & Updates

July 05, 2026

The New York Mets were 36-53, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets were dismantled by the Atlanta Braves 3-14 at Truist Park.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

About as cold as the numbers can push it. The 11-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Compounding things, only 2 of the last 7 in the win column.

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Mets Game on July 05

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (52-35)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	12:30 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Nolan McLean (5-5, 3.78 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (6-5, 3.27 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets were dismantled by the Atlanta Braves 3-14 at Truist Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	3	10	0
	0	1	4	1	0	2	2	4		14	13	1

Highlights

Tyrone Taylor went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Mark Vientos went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	52	35	.598		W2
Phillies	50	39	.562	3.0	W1
Marlins	48	42	.533	5.5	W2
Nationals	46	44	.511	7.5	L1
Mets	36	53	.404	17.0	L3

New York Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Juan Soto	18	.296	.964	41
19 Bo Bichette	10	.253	.679	47
3 Carson Benge	10	.259	.714	34

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
30 Luke Weaver	2-1	2.00	0.81	36.0
43 Huascar Brazobán	4-2	1.94	0.96	41.2
25 Brooks Raley	2-3	2.32	1.26	31.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Nolan McLean	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
30 Luke Weaver	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

The New York Mets' debacle continued with a brutal 14-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, marking their 12th defeat in the last 14 games. This latest collapse showcased the team's persistent issues, including critical defensive mistakes and an alarming lack of clutch hitting, which stifled any glimmer of hope. Amid this chaos, Juan Soto, slashing .297 with 18 homers, has emerged as a rare bright spot and is headed to the All-Star Game, proving he’s one of the few players rising above the mediocrity. As the Mets prepare to face the Braves again, they must confront the bleak reality of a team struggling to score,averaging just 3.0 runs per game this week,if they want to avoid further embarrassment in this dire season.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

Mets can’t get out of their own way in latest ugly loss

Hopefully, you were celebrating Independence Day with family and friends by enjoying a cookout, watching fireworks, or doing just about anything but watching the New York Mets. The Atlanta Braves throttled the Mets 14-3 Saturday night in Atlanta, outplaying them in all facets in another ugly loss. New York’s lineup was its normal sleepy self […]

Amazin' Avenue

Mets at Braves: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 7/4/26

Mets lineup SP: Sean Manaea – LHP Braves lineup SP: Chris Sale – LHP Broadcast info First pitch: 8:08 PM EDTTV: FOXRadio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

Metsmerizedonline

Mistakes and Lack of Clutch Hitting Doom Mets Against Braves

It may be Independence Day around the United States for the country’s 25oth birthday, but for the New York Mets, it was Groundhog Day again. In a 14-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the team’s 12th in their last 14 games and their third in a row, the Mets committed another bad defensive mistake and […] The post Mistakes and Lack of Clutch Hitting Doom Mets Against Braves appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Metsmerizedonline

Juan Soto Named as Starter for 2026 All-Star Game

It’s official: Juan Soto is heading to the All-Star Game as a New York Met. Soto has been one of the few bright spots for the Mets this season, and has been honored with a trip to Philadelphia. Soto entered Saturday slashing .297/.406/.565 with 18 homers, 41 RBIs, and 139 total bases. Soto also leads […] The post Juan Soto Named as Starter for 2026 All-Star Game appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

MLB.com

Fresh off gem in Toronto, McLean draws Braves in showdown

ATLANTA -- Nolan McLean will return to the mound Sunday for his 18th start of the season against the Braves, carrying a 5-5 record and 3.78 ERA into that game at Truist Park. He’ll be looking to find some consistency, with a chance to post consecutive quality starts for the

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The missing NY Mets draft pick and who it could have been

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Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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