And yet they sit just half a game out of first place in the NL East and hold the second wild-card spot, behind only the Cubs (-554 to make the playoffs, per Caesars). A plethora of pitcher injuries have left the Mets short on arms at times.

The Mets’ big focus before the July 31 trade deadline has been relief pitching, and all the better if at least one piece is left-handed.

Right-hander Luis Severino is listed as one of the top available starters by Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report. Rymer predicts that the Athletics' veteran will end up being traded back to the Mets.

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and the New York Mets are among the many teams on the list to bring in players. After a strong start to the season, Steven Cohen and his squad are ready to have another postseason run.

Is there a more obvious buyer in baseball than the Philadelphia Phillies? A handful of other teams just might be on the same level, but no one is more heavily in the category of buyer.  Consider that the Phillies made the World Series in 2022,

The New York Mets have reportedly shown a willingness to move their young infielders at the trade deadline to make upgrades as the division race heats up.

As the Cleveland Guardians have played themselves back into wild-card contention in the American League, their desire to sell prior to the trade deadline remains a mystery even though teams are calling them.

The Blue Jays (55-41) are two games up on the Bombers, chasing their first division title in nine years. The Red Sox (53-45) are three back, winners of 10 straight. The Rays (50-47) remain in contention, 5.5 games back despite four straight losses.

The Red Sox look to bounce back from back-to-back losses to open the series, as the Phillies attempt to go for the sweep on Wednesday.