What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 61-75, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

Zac Thornton (3-4, 2.88 ERA) vs Ethan Pecko (0-0, 7.88 ERA). First pitch at 03:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock. First pitch at 03:10 PM EDT.

New York Mets News & Updates

August 30, 2026

The New York Mets were 61-75, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets topped the Houston Astros 6-2 at Citi Field.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

The numbers are pulling in both directions. Coming off a win by 4. That energy is baked into the score. Pulling the other way, opponents have them by 6 runs this week.

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Mets Game on August 30

Opponent:	Houston Astros (68-68)
Location:	Citi Field
First Pitch:	03:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Zac Thornton (3-4, 2.88 ERA) vs Ethan Pecko (0-0, 7.88 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets topped the Houston Astros 6-2 at Citi Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	4	0
	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	2		6	11	1

Highlights

Francisco Alvarez went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Jared Young went 3-4 with 3 RBI.

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	81	55	.596		W6
Phillies	76	60	.559	5.0	W3
Marlins	68	68	.500	13.0	L2
Nationals	65	73	.471	17.0	W3
Mets	61	75	.449	20.0	W1

New York Mets are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Juan Soto	21	.283	.941	53
19 Bo Bichette	14	.260	.694	66
3 Carson Benge	16	.279	.765	54

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Nolan McLean	10-8	3.06	1.12	155.2
45 Christian Scott	4-4	3.80	1.31	94.2
49 Zac Thornton	3-4	2.88	1.15	56.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
10 Marcus Semien	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Nolan McLean	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
94 Nate Lavender	3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

Nolan McLean continues to dazzle, helping the Mets break a three-game losing streak with a dominant performance against the Astros, tossing seven shutout innings in a 6-2 victory. This comes at a critical time for New York, which has struggled offensively, scoring only eight runs in their prior five games. The return of Juan Soto from the injured list adds some much-needed firepower to a lineup that has been missing its spark. Meanwhile, the Mets placed Luis Robert Jr. on waivers, signaling potential roster changes as they aim to salvage a disappointing season. With a subpar record of 60-75, the Mets are hoping to build on this momentum against Houston and regain their footing in a challenging division.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

Nolan McLean shines as Mets end losing streak

Nolan McLean might be pretty good. The Mets rookie right-hander pitched another gem Saturday in a 6-2 win over the Astros, as New York snapped a three-game losing streak. McLean pitched seven innings without allowing an earned run, his second consecutive shutout appearance. Beyond McLean, this game had a little bit of everything that could […]

Amazin' Avenue

Mets vs. Astros: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/29/26

Mets lineup SP: Nolan McLean – RHP Astros lineup SP: Cristian Javier – RHP Broadcast info First pitch: 4:10 PM EDTTV: SNYRadio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

Risingapple

The cruel NY Mets-Braves trade that ended up costing Atlanta a World Series

The cruel New York Mets-Atlanta Braves trade that ended up costing the latter a World Series.

MLB.com

Mets place Robert on outright waivers (source)

NEW YORK -- The Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers, according to a source, giving other teams a chance to claim him and assume the remainder of his salary. New York has not confirmed the move. It’s a potential cash-saving move for the Mets, who are unlikely

Metsmerizedonline

Game Chat: Astros vs Mets, 4:10 PM

Saturday, August 29, 2026 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Bennett Sousa (1-3, 6.27) vs. RHP Nolan McLean (9-8, 3.21) SNY The Mets have a little slide going on right now. The Mets have scored only eight runs in their last five games, so it’s not surprising that they are 1-4 in […] The post Game Chat: Astros vs Mets, 4:10 PM appeared first on Metsmerized.

Metsmerizedonline

Mets Reinstate Juan Soto From 10-Day IL

The Mets have reinstated Juan Soto from the injured list prior to Saturday’s game against the Astros. Soto was placed on the IL on July 25 with a left calf strain. It was the second calf injury Soto sustained during the 2026 season, the first coming back in April when he strained his right calf. Soto returning […] The post Mets Reinstate Juan Soto From 10-Day IL appeared first on Metsmerized.

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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