What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 56-69, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

Nolan McLean (8-8, 3.42 ERA) vs Walker Buehler (7-5, 4.88 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 17, 2026

The New York Mets were 56-69, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets eked out a win over the Washington Nationals 4-3 at Citi Field.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

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a hot week

The indicators are generally positive. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Factor in the +11 run differential backs up the record.

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Mets Game on August 17

Opponent:	San Diego Padres (67-58)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Nolan McLean (8-8, 3.42 ERA) vs Walker Buehler (7-5, 4.88 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets eked out a win over the Washington Nationals 4-3 at Citi Field.

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

Highlights

Luis Torrens went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Bo Bichette went 3-3.

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	74	50	.597		W1
Phillies	67	58	.536	7.5	W3
Marlins	64	61	.512	10.5	W2
Nationals	60	66	.476	15.0	L3
Mets	56	69	.448	18.5	W3

New York Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
19 Bo Bichette	12	.266	.699	62
3 Carson Benge	14	.272	.750	49
10 Marcus Semien	14	.209	.623	41

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Nolan McLean	8-8	3.42	1.13	136.2
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, .455 AVG in last 3 games
12 Francisco Lindor	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
29 Jared Young	5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 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

Mets News

The New York Mets have pulled off a satisfying sweep of the Washington Nationals, clinching their third straight win with a tight 4-3 finish that keeps the Nats' postseason hopes on life support. Christian Scott shined on the mound yet again, delivering a quality start that underscores the team's solid performance since the trade deadline, now boasting a 9-3 record in their last 12 games. Meanwhile, the promotion of Christopher Morel from Triple-A adds a spark as the Mets seek to light up their lineup with his impressive .321 batting average. As the Mets settle into the role of spoiler, they continue to show signs of life, despite a season that has largely been a disappointment, and aim to keep their momentum going against the struggling Nationals.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

Mets sweep the Nationals behind Luis Torrens and Christian Scott

The New York Mets have really taken to their role as a spoiler. The Mets earned a sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 4-3 victory Sunday at Citi Field, likely putting the nail in the coffin of a Nationals’ season that had already been trending downward. Christian Scott had a quality start, Luis Torrens […]

Amazin' Avenue

Mets vs. Nationals: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/16/26

Mets lineup SP: Christian Scott – RHP Nationals lineup SP: Jake Irvin – RHP Broadcast info First pitch: 1:40 PM EDTTV: SNYRadio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

Metsmerizedonline

Mets To Promote Christopher Morel

The Mets are calling up utilityman Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse. The 27-year-old is hitting a rollicking .321/.382/.716 with 12 homers in 139 plate appearances for Syracuse. Morel’s major league career got off to a promising start in 2022, when he clubbed 16 homers in 425 plate appearances for the Cubs. He took a big […] The post Mets To Promote Christopher Morel appeared first on Metsmerized.

Mlbtraderumors

Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies Interested In Teruaki Sato

Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato was expected to be posted for MLB teams this winter even before he delivered big numbers during the 2026 NPB season. With Sato on pace for the best season of his six-year stint with the Tigers, big league clubs like the Mets, Yankees, Phillies, and Dodgers have all been “linked […]

Mlbtraderumors

Butch Huskey Passes Away

Former big leaguer Butch Huskey passed away on Friday, the Mets announced. He was 54. Huskey spent the majority of his seven-year big-league career in New York. He was known for wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson. The Mets took Huskey in the seventh round of the 1989 draft out of high […]

Metsmerizedonline

Mets Sweep Nationals Courtesy Of A 4-3 Series Finale Victory

On a day when defense prevailed and pitching excelled, the New York Mets continued their strong post-deadline performance by winning the series finale against the Washington Nationals. In doing so, they completed a three-game sweep. They ended the day with a record of 9-3 in their last 12 games. Christian Scott delivered another quality start […] The post Mets Sweep Nationals Courtesy Of A 4-3 Series Finale Victory appeared first on Metsmerized.

Mets Upcoming Schedule

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

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