What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 51-67, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

Sean Manaea (3-5, 4.33 ERA) vs Jared Jones (2-3, 4.02 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, SportsNet Pittsburgh. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

New York Mets News & Updates

August 09, 2026

The New York Mets were 51-67, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets got routed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 0-9 at PNC Park.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Cooling off for real reasons. The 9-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Working in their favor, they've taken 4 of 7 this week. Moving right along.

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Mets Game on August 09

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (58-61)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Sean Manaea (3-5, 4.33 ERA) vs Jared Jones (2-3, 4.02 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets got routed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 0-9 at PNC Park.

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

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	70	47	.598		L2
Phillies	62	56	.525	8.5	L2
Marlins	59	59	.500	11.5	W1
Nationals	58	61	.487	13.0	W2
Mets	51	67	.432	19.5	L1

New York Mets are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
19 Bo Bichette	11	.255	.666	56
3 Carson Benge	13	.270	.742	46
10 Marcus Semien	14	.213	.636	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
88 Luis Robert Jr.	4 hits, .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

After a promising four-game winning streak, the Mets came crashing back to reality with a disheartening 9-0 loss to the Pirates, courtesy of Robert Stock's disastrous outing in which he surrendered eight earned runs over just three innings. The initial buzz around this post-trade deadline Mets squad has dimmed, highlighting the inconsistency that has plagued them all season. Adding to the woes, rookie outfielder Carson Benge missed Saturday's game with a jammed left wrist, though he’s optimistic about a quick return. With a record now standing at 51-66, this team needs to regroup fast, especially as they close out the series against Pittsburgh. The Mets can't afford any more performances like Stock's if they hope to salvage anything from this season.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

Mets blown out by Pirates, ending their modest winning streak

Well, Robert Stock’s second major league start this year didn’t go as well as his first did. In three innings, he gave up eight runs—all earned—on nine hits with four strikeouts and five walks, and he threw 80 pitches along the way. For a feel-good story like him, it’s a bit of a bummer. The […]

Amazin' Avenue

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

Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – LFFrancisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BJared Young – 1BLuis Robert Jr. – CFBrett Baty – RFMarcus Semien – 2BJorge Polanco – DHFrancisco Alvarez – C SP: Robert Stock (RHP) Pirates lineup Jake Mangum – CFBrandon Lowe – 2BBryan Reynolds – DHSpencer Horwitz – 1BNick Gonzales – 3BEndy Rodríguez – […]

Metsmerizedonline

Mets Winning Streak Ends as Stock Struggles in 9-0 Loss to Pirates

The post-trade deadline 2026 New York Mets were beginning to make a bit of noise after winning four in a row. They had swept the Cleveland Guardians and taken the first game of a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, the Mets came back down to Earth on Saturday night with a 9-0 loss to […] The post Mets Winning Streak Ends as Stock Struggles in 9-0 Loss to Pirates appeared first on Metsmerized.

Metsmerizedonline

Game Thread: Mets vs Pirates, 6:40 PM

Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 6:40 PM PNC Park • Pittsburgh, PA RHP Robert Stock (0-1, 1.80) vs. RHP Bubba Chandler (4-8, 4.49) SNY The Mets look to stretch their winning streak to five games tonight! Friday night, the Mets took a big lead early against the Pirates and were able to hold on to […] The post Game Thread: Mets vs Pirates, 6:40 PM appeared first on Metsmerized.

MLB.com

Tagged for 8 runs, Stock struggles to replicate successful season debut

PITTSBURGH – Robert Stock’s second start of the season for the Mets didn’t go anything like his initial outing. Called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Aug. 2, the 36-year-old journeyman allowed only one run in five innings that day but was the tough-luck loser against the Marlins. Stock was promoted

MLB.com

Benge (left wrist) out of lineup on Saturday but expects quick return

PITTSBURGH -- Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge was out of the lineup Saturday night against the Pirates with a jammed left wrist he sustained on Friday. Benge said Saturday that he could return as soon as Sunday, when the Mets and Pirates conclude their three-game series at PNC Park. X-rays

Mets Upcoming Schedule

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

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