What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 7-4, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

David Peterson (0-1, 4.66 ERA) vs Ryne Nelson (0-1, 5.79 ERA). First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, Dbacks.TV. First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

New York Mets News & Updates

April 08, 2026

The New York Mets were 7-4, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets squeaked by the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 at Citi Field.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

87°

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On Fire

taking over first place

Can't argue with this. They're in first now. That changes the math. Add in 2.9 RA/G over the last 7. The arms are doing their part.

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Mets Game on April 08

Opponent:	Arizona Diamondbacks (5-6)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	David Peterson (0-1, 4.66 ERA) vs Ryne Nelson (0-1, 5.79 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Dbacks.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 40°F, Wind 9 mph

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets squeaked by the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 at Citi Field.

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

The New York Mets clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Mets	7	4	.636		W4
Braves	7	5	.583	0.5	W1
Phillies	6	5	.545	1.0	L1
Marlins	6	5	.545	1.0	L2
Nationals	4	7	.364	3.0	L1

New York Mets are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
0 Ronny Mauricio	0	1.000	2.000	1
27 Mark Vientos	1	.417	1.087	4
4 Francisco Alvarez	3	.296	1.054	3

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
4 Francisco Alvarez	4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games
88 Luis Robert Jr.	4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
27 Mark Vientos	5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
38 Devin Williams	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
32 Tobias Myers	4.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
25 Brooks Raley	2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

In a thrilling home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ronny Mauricio made a stellar impact by delivering a walk-off hit that secured a 4-3 victory for the Mets. This came just as Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list with a calf strain, creating a spotlight on Mauricio's return to the big leagues. Freddy Peralta took the mound for the Mets, and while his 4.35 ERA from this season raises eyebrows, the team’s overall run differential of +17 over the last week suggests a lively offense, led by hot bats like Mauricio and Francisco Alvarez. As the Mets sit at 6-4, their momentum is palpable, and fans are eager to see if they can keep this energy alive against Zac Gallen and the Diamondbacks.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

Mets win back and forth affair with a Mauricio walk off

The Mets returned from their Monday off day coming back to Citi Field for the first time since their season opening series against the Pirates. They were facing the Diamondbacks, and the weather was looking so inhospitable that they had to move up the start times of the first two games to the early afternoon. […]

Amazin' Avenue

Mets vs. Diamondbacks: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 4/7/26

Mets lineup SP: Freddy Peralta – RHP Diamondbacks lineup SP: Zac Gallen – RHP Broadcast info First pitch: 4:10 PM ETTV: SNYRadio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

Mlbtraderumors

Mets Place Juan Soto On Injured List

The Mets announced that outfielder Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right calf strain. The move is retroactive to April 4th but the club also announced the typical return timeline as two to three weeks. Infielder Ronny Mauricio has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse as the corresponding move. […]

Metsmerizedonline

Mauricio’s Walk-Off Gives Mets 4-3 Win Over D-Backs

The Mets returned home on Tuesday to begin a stretch of six games at Citi Field after their first West Coast road trip of the season. On Tuesday, they opened a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Right-hander Freddy Peralta (1-0, 3.14 ERA) took the mound for his third start of the season. He was […] The post Mauricio’s Walk-Off Gives Mets 4-3 Win Over D-Backs appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Metsmerizedonline

Game Chat: Diamondbacks vs Mets, 4:10 PM

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • 4:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.60) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (1-0, 4.35 ERA) SNY It’s winter in New York (apparently). Can the Mets use it to their advantage? The Mets moved today and Wednesday’s game up three hours due to the cold weather moving […] The post Game Chat: Diamondbacks vs Mets, 4:10 PM appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

MLB.com

Welcome back, Ronny! Mauricio walks it off for Mets in first game, AB in the bigs this season

NEW YORK -- Early Tuesday afternoon, after Ronny Mauricio reported to Citi Field for his first day back in the big leagues, manager Carlos Mendoza ushered the 25-year-old into his office. There, Mendoza delivered an uncomfortable message. Even though the Mets had recalled Mauricio to replace injured outfielder Juan Soto,

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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