What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 51-66, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

Robert Stock (0-1, 1.80 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (4-8, 4.49 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, SportsNet Pittsburgh. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

New York Mets News & Updates

August 08, 2026

The New York Mets were 51-66, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets bested the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 at PNC Park.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Quietly productive. Coming off a win by 2. That energy is baked into the score. On top of that, outpacing opponents by 5 runs this stretch.

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Mets Game on August 08

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (57-61)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Robert Stock (0-1, 1.80 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (4-8, 4.49 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets bested the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	10	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	4	12	0

Highlights

Marcus Semien went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
A.J. Ewing went 3-4.

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	70	46	.603		L1
Phillies	62	55	.530	8.5	L1
Marlins	58	59	.496	12.5	L4
Nationals	57	61	.483	14.0	W1
Mets	51	66	.436	19.5	W4

New York Mets are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
19 Bo Bichette	11	.256	.669	56
3 Carson Benge	13	.270	.742	46
10 Marcus Semien	14	.215	.641	40

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
45 Christian Scott	3-3	3.15	1.26	74.1
26 Nolan McLean	8-7	3.51	1.16	130.2
49 Zac Thornton	3-2	2.52	1.07	39.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
3 Carson Benge	6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
29 Jared Young	4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
13 Luis Torrens	5 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
10 Marcus Semien	4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
45 Christian Scott	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Mets News

The New York Mets continue their resurgence, claiming a 6-4 victory over the Pirates thanks to a four-run third inning highlighted by Marcus Semien's three-run homer. Zac Thornton was the star of the show, delivering five scoreless innings, while the defense shined with key plays that kept Pittsburgh at bay. After sweeping the Guardians, the Mets have now won four straight games and seem to be finding their footing despite an underwhelming season overall. However, concern looms as Carson Benge exited the game after jamming his wrist, adding to New York's injury woes. The addition of Gabriel Arias from waivers shows that the front office is still actively looking to bolster the roster. With a record of 51-66, the Mets are refusing to give up on the season, proving they can compete even when the odds are stacked against them.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

A four-run third and web gems buoy Mets over Bucs

The Mets defeated the Pirates 6-4 in this series opener at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Zac Thornton delivered five scoreless innings, helped out by strong defense behind him and the Mets tagged Carmen Mlodzinski for four runs in the third, punctuated by a Macrus Semien three-run homer. Devin Williams was shaky, but held on to […]

Amazin' Avenue

Mets at Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/7/26

Mets lineup Zac Thornton – LHP Pirates lineup Carmen Mlodzinski – RHP Broadcast info First pitch: 6:40pm EDTTV: WPIXRadio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

Mlbtraderumors

Mets Claim Gabriel Arias

The Mets have claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Guardians, per announcements from both clubs. Cleveland designated him for assignment earlier this week. New York had a couple of 40-man vacancies due to their recent deadline dealings. Arias is out of options and will need an active roster spot once he reports to […]

Metsmerizedonline

Mets Stay Hot With Series-Opening Win Over Pirates

Zac Thornton and the Mets (51-66) took on the Pirates (57-61) in the first game of a three-game set at PNC park. The Mets came in at 3-0 since the trade deadline following a sweep of the Guardians, and they kept the good times rolling. Thanks to more hitting and a stellar outing from the […] The post Mets Stay Hot With Series-Opening Win Over Pirates appeared first on Metsmerized.

Metsmerizedonline

Carson Benge Removed In Fourth Inning Against Pirates

Carson Benge has been removed from Friday’s game against the Pirates. Benge made a fantastic catch in the bottom of the third, going up against the wall in the left-field corner at PNC Park to take an extra-base hit away from Ronny Simón. But Benge appeared to jam his wrist against the wall in the […] The post Carson Benge Removed In Fourth Inning Against Pirates appeared first on Metsmerized.

MLB.com

Mets' rookie wave leads way to 4th straight win

PITTSBURGH -- The Mets are not going to rebuild despite having a most disappointing season. It is not in owner Steve Cohen’s M.O. to take a step back. If the Mets’ talented roster stays healthy, there is no reason why they couldn’t bounce back and contend next year. Yet if

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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