What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 40-56, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

Zach Thornton (0-1, 4.35 ERA) vs Payton Tolle (5-6, 3.14 ERA). First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on NESN, WPIX. First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

New York Mets News & Updates

July 12, 2026

The New York Mets were 40-56, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets were outplayed by the Boston Red Sox 0-4 at Citi Field.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Hard to feel good about the data. Last night's 4-run loss is fresh and it shows. Making it worse, the mound has been a liability at 6.6 RA/G.

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Mets Game on July 12

Opponent:	Boston Red Sox (45-48)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Zach Thornton (0-1, 4.35 ERA) vs Payton Tolle (5-6, 3.14 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NESN, WPIX

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets were outplayed by the Boston Red Sox 0-4 at Citi Field.

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

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	54	40	.574		L2
Phillies	53	43	.552	2.0	W1
Marlins	52	44	.542	3.0	L2
Nationals	48	48	.500	7.0	L2
Mets	40	56	.417	15.0	L2

New York Mets are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Juan Soto	21	.294	.980	51
19 Bo Bichette	10	.256	.678	51
3 Carson Benge	11	.266	.737	37

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
30 Luke Weaver	2-1	1.89	0.84	38.0
25 Brooks Raley	4-3	2.10	1.17	34.1
45 Christian Scott	2-1	3.17	1.30	54.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
29 Jared Young	4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Nolan McLean	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
43 Huascar Brazobán	3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

The Mets' struggles continued as they were shut out for the ninth time this season, falling 4-0 to the Red Sox and failing to generate any offensive rhythm. Freddy Peralta showed flashes of promise on the mound but the lack of run support was telling, especially for a team that now stands at a disappointing 40-55. Adding to the day’s drama, the Mets made moves off the field by selecting two promising pitchers in the draft: Shane Sdao from Texas A&M and Carson Wiggins from Arkansas, the latter known for throwing heat at 102 mph. As they navigate this rough patch, with a recent record of 4-3 but a negative run differential, the Mets are clearly looking to rebuild and reinforce their pitching depth, hoping that these young arms can eventually lead to a brighter future.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

Mets select Texas A&M LHP Shane Sdao 120th overall

With their final day one pick, the Mets selected Shane Sdao, a senior LHP from Texas A&M. Sdao was an interesting high-volume relieve in his first two seasons at Texas A&M and was set to convert to the rotation in 2025. Unfortunately, he missed the entire year with Tommy John surgery and ultimately went undrafted […]

Amazin' Avenue

Mets shut out against Red Sox as offense fails to find a rhythm

The Mets struggled again today against the Red Sox, ultimately being shut out for the ninth time this season and losing 4-0. The offense could not get anything going, even as the pitching and defense made a good effort to strand most Red Sox runners. Freddy Peralta looked good initially, throwing his fastball for the […]

Mlbtraderumors

Mets Release Alex Carrillo; Outright Guillo Zuniga, Matt Seelinger

3:09PM: The Mets also outrighted right-hander Matt Seelinger to Triple-A, according to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. Seelinger’s whirlwind week saw the righty traded from the Tigers to the Mets on Monday, selected to the active roster for his MLB debut, DFA’ed on Wednesday, and he’ll now head to Syracuse after clearing waivers. Seelinger’s first and only […]

Metsmerizedonline

Mets Select LHP Shane Sdao With Fourth Round Pick

The Mets selected left-handed pitcher Shane Sdao with their fourth-round draft pick in the 2026 draft. Sdao is a native of Montgomery, Texas, and pitched for Texas A&M from 2023-2026. The lefty pitched to a 7.03 ERA in 2026, but struck out 83 batters in 71 1/3 innings. The former Aggie has a strong two-pitch arsenal. […] The post Mets Select LHP Shane Sdao With Fourth Round Pick appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Metsmerizedonline

Mets Select Carson Wiggins From Arkansas With 27th Overall Pick

With the 27th overall pick in the draft the New York Mets have selected Carson Wiggins out of University of Arkansas. He is the younger brother of Cubs prospect Jaxon Wiggins. Wiggins has a low effort delivery from his 6′ 5″ frame and when healthy has plus velocity and plus spin. Wiggins was ranked 88 […] The post Mets Select Carson Wiggins From Arkansas With 27th Overall Pick appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

MLB.com

Mets' top Draft pick can hit triple digits -- and his brother is a Top 100 prospect

NEW YORK -- If it’s velocity you’re after, Carson Wiggins is your man. Wiggins, whom the Mets selected 27th overall in the Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday, hit 102 mph on the radar gun last year as a 20-year-old. He’s following in his brother Jaxon’s footsteps as one of

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Thursday.

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