Just a couple of weeks ago, some wondered whether the New York Mets would have to make any acquisitions at the trade deadline or whether their roster was alread

The New York Mets are in a bruising battle with the Phillies for NL East supremacy as they look to make another October run this season.

In a Q&A for Bleacher Report, MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post shared that the Mets’ focus at the trade deadline will be pitching. “They are going to be looking at pitching at the deadline?

Two storied National League East rivals will meet in a key weekend series, and adding to the intrigue is that the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are newly tied for first place. Let's set the scene with the updated National League East standings:

The New York Mets (45-30) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (45-30) on Friday as the NL East co-leaders start a 3-game series. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Atlanta Braves look to sweep the New York Mets in the final game of their 3-game series Thursday at Truist Park.

Matt Olson hit a three-run double, Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 7-1 to complete a series sweep that extended New York’s season-worst losing streak to six games.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game to be played on June 19, 2025 on ESPN.