Despite this skid, the Mets still sit atop the National League East, owning a 2.5 game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. As the Mets look to turn things around, they could use increased production from one player in particular.

After the New York Mets were swept, Brandon Nimmo spoke bluntly about what his team is up against in their upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.

The Philadelphia Phillies would like to find a solution to their center field ineptitude at the upcoming trade deadline.

Jun 9, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) reacts aftet his 15th save of the season in the ninth inning against the Athletics at Angel Stadium. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are two of the best teams in baseball this season, entering MLB games

The New York Mets came into Thursday with a five-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, and how that race for the divisional crown shakes out could be determined by how both teams handle the MLB trade deadline.

Despite being well over .500, the Philadelphia Phillies have had some issues this season. The Phillies have a good record overall but have been largely inconsistent to begin the year. This is a team that has World Series or bust expectations,

Takeaways from Sunday's game between the Mets and Rays, a 9-0 loss in which right-hander Griffin Canning regressed and Tampa Bay's pitching blanked New York's offense.

The Philadelphia Phillies saw their ball boy make a great play to snag a foul ball hit by designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.

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The Philadelphia Phillies were linked to New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, allowing Bryce Harper to move back to the outfield.

The Rays cobbled together a big inning for the second straight game, scoring five runs in the fourth to beat the Mets again, this time 8-4. Shortstop Taylor Walls had a big role in the win, delivering two doubles and dropping a squeeze bunt in the middle of the fourth-inning outburst.