Trade grades: Rays stay busy, Mets get much-needed pitching help in Rich Hill deal
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2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
51-43, 1st in NL East
Alonso scorches 450-foot HR into the upper deck (0:28)
Conforto makes stellar diving catch (0:28)
Pete Alonso celebrates with pony after 20th HR (0:52)
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Why Rich Hill was a great acquisition for the Mets (2:28)
Mets get pitching help, trade for Rays lefty Hill
The New York Mets acquired left-handed starting pitcher Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
2021 MLB trade deadline tracker: Rumors, news, analysis and latest buzz
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The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire starter Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays, sources tell ESPN. @ByRobertMurray was on the news. Reliever Tommy Hunter and AA catcher Matt Dyer are headed back to the Rays, sources confirm to ESPN. @Joelsherman1 had the return.
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Mets deal McKinney to Dodgers for minor leaguer
The New York Mets traded outfielder Billy McKinney to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday for minor league outfielder Carlos Rincon and cash.
Stroman 1-hit ball for 8 innings, Smith slam, Mets beat Reds
— Marcus Stroman pitched one-hit ball for eight innings, Dominic Smith launched a grand slam and the New York Mets cruised to a 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Votto, Aquino go back-to-back as Reds edge Mets 4-3
— Joey Votto and Aristides Aquino homered on consecutive pitches, Wade Miley worked effectively into the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds snapped a four-game losing streak Tuesday night with a 4-3 win over the New York Mets.
Passan: Teams looking to add, the biggest stars available and one name who could rock the MLB trade deadline
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Mets smash 7 homers, shake off 4 errors in wild 15-11 win
— Jeff McNeil hit a tiebreaking single in the 11th inning, Kevin Pillar added a three-run homer and the New York Mets went deep seven times Monday night to pull out a wild 15-11 win over the slumping Cincinnati Reds.
Mets' Rojas slapped with 2-game suspension, fine
New York Mets manager Luis Rojas was handed a two-game suspension and an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball on Monday for excessive arguing with umpires during Sunday's 7-6 win over Pittsburgh.
Conforto HR in 9th, Mets overcome early gaffe to top Pirates
— Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a huge comeback and the New York Mets overcame an embarrassing gaffe by All-Star pitcher Taijuan Walker to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 Sunday.
Pirates swipe 3 runs off Mets' bizarre mistake
The Pirates swiped three runs Sunday when Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker mistakenly batted a fair ball into foul territory, prompting a wild argument in which New York manager Luis Rojas was ejected.
'Frustrated' deGrom to IL with forearm tightness
Jacob deGrom has been placed on the injured list with tightness in his right forearm. The Mets ace said he's "frustrated" by the situation that has landed him on the IL for the second time this season.
Who should the Mets look to bring in before the trade deadline? (1:04)
Stallings' slam completes Pirates' 'cool' comeback
In what's been a forgettable season in Pittsburgh, Jacob Stallings capped an unforgettable night for the last-place Pirates, completing a six-run rally over the New York Mets with a walk-off grand slam on Saturday night at PNC Park.
Bucco Bizarro! Pirates swipe 3 runs, Mets bat fair ball foul
— Now this was Bucco Bizarro at its best.
DeGrom halts throwing due to forearm tightness
Mets ace Jacob deGrom is dealing with right forearm tightness and will miss his scheduled start Monday against the Reds, manager Luis Rojas said Saturday. An MRI revealed no structural damage, and he is considered day-to-day.
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2021 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 51 | 43 | .543 | - | W2 |
| Philadelphia | 48 | 48 | .500 | 4 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 47 | 49 | .490 | 5 | L1 |
| Washington | 45 | 51 | .469 | 7 | L2 |
| Miami | 41 | 57 | .418 | 12 | L2 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs37029th
Batting Average.23421st
On Base Percentage.31417th
Slugging Percentage.38623rd
Earned Run Average3.454th
Quality Starts369th
WHIP1.196th
BAA.2265th