What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 57-69, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

Zac Thornton (3-3, 2.78 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (10-7, 3.28 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

New York Mets News & Updates

August 18, 2026

The New York Mets were 57-69, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets held off the San Diego Padres 2-1 at Citi Field.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

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Warm

a hot week

Cruising at a nice clip. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Factor in allowing just 3.4 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.

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Mets Game on August 18

Opponent:	San Diego Padres (67-59)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Zac Thornton (3-3, 2.78 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (10-7, 3.28 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets held off the San Diego Padres 2-1 at Citi Field.

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

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	74	51	.592		L1
Phillies	68	58	.540	6.5	W4
Marlins	64	62	.508	10.5	L1
Nationals	60	66	.476	14.5	L3
Mets	57	69	.452	17.5	W4

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

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
19 Bo Bichette	12	.267	.700	63
3 Carson Benge	14	.273	.750	49
10 Marcus Semien	14	.210	.623	41

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Nolan McLean	9-8	3.34	1.16	142.2
45 Christian Scott	4-3	3.51	1.29	84.2
49 Zac Thornton	3-3	2.78	1.10	45.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
19 Bo Bichette	5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
13 Luis Torrens	3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
59 Sean Manaea	7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
34 Kodai Senga	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
54 Daniel Duarte	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

The New York Mets are riding high after securing their fourth straight win, a tight 2-1 contest against the San Diego Padres where stellar defense stole the spotlight. Rookie Carson Benge made his mark by throwing out two runners at the plate in the same inning, showcasing why teams should think twice before testing his arm. Nolan McLean earned his ninth win of the season, benefiting from that defensive prowess as he pitched six solid innings. Francisco Lindor continues to swing a hot bat, while the Mets have displayed surprising resilience, outpacing expectations since losing Juan Soto. With a recent record of 5-2 and a +11 run differential over the last week, this team is starting to find its groove as they push through the season.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

Stellar defense secures a Mets win against Padres

The Mets started a three game series against the Padres on Monday night. The Padres were sitting in a playoff spot, just a game ahead of the Diamondbacks for the final Wild Card spot. Walker Buehler was getting the start for the Padres, while Nolan McLean was taking the mound for the Mets, hoping to […]

Amazin' Avenue

Mets Player Performance Meter: Position Players, August 3-16

In the past two weeks, the Mets have swept two series and only lost one series. They were shut out in two of their three losses in the past 12 games, but other than that, the offense has ironically produced considerably better since losing Juan Soto. Francisco Lindor has been raking, Bo Bichette earned what […]

Mlbtraderumors

Mets Designate Gabriel Arias For Assignment

The Mets announced Monday that infielder Gabriel Arias has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to fellow righty-swinging infielder Christopher Morel, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Syracuse. (The Morel portion of today’s transaction was originally reported last night.) It was a short stay in Queens for Arias. The […]

Metsmerizedonline

Carson’s Cannon Carries Mets to Fourth Straight Win

One day teams will stop running on Carson Benge. Monday was not that day. Benge threw out back-to-back runners at the plate in the first inning of the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Padres at Citi Field.Fellow rookie A.J. Ewing nailed a runner at home to end the second. The Mets (57-69) have won four in a row […] The post Carson’s Cannon Carries Mets to Fourth Straight Win appeared first on Metsmerized.

MLB.com

Benge reminds Padres you don't run on him. Twice. In the same inning.

NEW YORK -- Did the Padres read the scouting reports on Mets right fielder Carson Benge?

MLB.com

McLean rides stellar Mets defense to secure ninth win of '26

NEW YORK -- Mets right-hander Nolan McLean should be buying outfielders Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing dinner, because their throwing arms are the reason he lasted six innings and the Mets picked up a 2-1 victory over the Padres at Citi Field. The way he was throwing in the early

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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