Cowtipper

Mets are only 11.5 games back in the wild card right now.

Lettuce not lose hope, it's looking promising now.

Carson Benge is now tied for second on the club in home runs.

We might see another former Met with the Braves tonight, as they recently selected Jose Azocar to join the active roster.

I'd say keep the mediocre core, let the team sink this year. Trade the dead weight (poor performers) and the top performers -- Weaver, Raley, Brazoban (while you can), Warren (while you can). Minter. It'll be rough this year and probably next year, but if we get good prospects and keep them, we could see the Mets build a solid powerhouse like the Orioles did for a couple years.

Al Holland died. https://www.syracuse.com/sports/2026/07/former-mlb-all-star-dies-at-73.html Who was Al Holland? Alfred Willis "Al" Holland (August 16, 1952 – July 4, 2026) was an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played from 1977 to 1987 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and New York Yankees. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Holland starred at North Carolina A&T before becoming one of the National League's top relievers, earning the 1983 NL Rolaids Relief Man Award, a 1984 All-Star selection, and helping lead the Phillies to the 1983 World Series while finishing his career with a 2.98 ERA and 78 saves. After his playing career, Holland pitched in the Senior Professional Baseball Association before spending several years as a minor league pitching coach, including with the Johnson City Cardinals and Batavia Muckdogs. Inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015, he was remembered for his dominant left arm, intimidating "Mr. T" persona, and outstanding collegiate and professional accomplishments before his death in Fort Mill, South Carolina, at the age of 73. Darrell Jackson died. https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Darrell_Jackson Who was Darrell Jackson? Darrell Preston Jackson (April 3, 1956 – July 5, 2026) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire five-year big league career with the Minnesota Twins from 1978 to 1982. Born in Los Angeles, California, Jackson starred at Arizona State University, helping the Sun Devils reach three consecutive College World Series and win the 1977 national championship before making headlines by throwing nine no-hit innings in his professional debut and later posting 20 career victories with the Twins. Although shoulder injuries and declining performance shortened his major league career, Jackson remained remembered for his promising start, highlighted by a career-best 1980 season in which he won nine games with a 3.87 ERA. He finished with a 20–27 record and 229 strikeouts in the majors before his death at the age of 70 on July 5, 2026.

Clay Holmes: Could begin rehab stint after break. Holmes (fibula) might begin a rehab assignment in the second half of July, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. The right-hander has been sidelined since May 15 after taking a 111 mph comebacker off his leg. Holmes was having a career-best season as a starting pitcher when he was injured, posting a 2.39 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 45:18 K:BB through 52.2 innings, and if he can get back on a mound within the next few weeks, he could be an enticing trade target for a contender as a rental -- Holmes has a $12 million player option on his contract he'll almost certainly decline. Injury Lower Leg. Est. Return 8/7/2026.

McNugget is cooked: Jeff McNeil is hitting just .227/.292/.305 in 81 games for Oakland. But he's still getting into games regularly, which means much like he did with the Mets, he's duped his club into keeping him around and playing him a lot longer than logic would suggest possible.

David Stearns is aggressively pursuing 105 losses, so I can't imagine we'll get anything meaningful in return ... for anyone.

The Mets' ongoing quest to bring aboard high-quality and effective talent continues, as the team has traded for 31-year-old pitcher with no major league experience and just 87 1/3 IP of Triple-A experience Matt Seelinger. Not sure what we gave up yet; if it was more than two broken bats, we gave up too much. His WHIP above 1.400 this year is right up David Stearns' alley. As usual, the brain trust continues to acquire nobodies with no meaningful future with the club, instead of fostering and developing the young, homegrown talent we already have. But that talent generally isn't for us, we like to trade that away for veterans who don't perform. https://www.milb.com/player/matt-seelinger-676910

Jesus Sommers died. https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/en-memoria-del-rey-del-hit-de-la-lmb-jesus-sommers Who was Jesus Sommers? Jesús Martín Sommers López was born on November 11, 1949, in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico, the son of former Negro League and Mexican League player Lonnie Summers. He enjoyed a remarkable 30-year professional career and became the only player in Mexican League history to reach the 3,000-hit milestone, finishing with league records for hits, doubles, games played, at-bats, and seasons played while earning induction into the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. Following his playing career, Sommers spent more than two decades managing and coaching clubs across the Mexican League, continuing to leave his mark on the game. Known as the "King of Hits" for his consistency and longevity, he remained one of the most respected figures in Mexican baseball until his death on February 21, 2026, in Culiacán, Sinaloa, at the age of 76.

Grae Kessinger released!

I don't think I've ever heard an announcer say "damn" live before. You could sense the emotion behind that word.

The worst team money can buy.

Dom Smith is going to win this game for the Braves. Oh the irony.

LOLMets.

"This is ... something" says the Mets radio announcer. Yes, we're all at a loss for words right now.

LOL, this team blows.

...and there goes Brazoban's pristine ERA and just like that he's looking more and more like the Brazoban we got in 2024 and 2025.

The Cookie is crumbling!

Well, we didn't get a Soto Slam but we did get a Juan Jualk.

TYRONE TAYLOR DOESN'T SUCK ANYMORE (for the moment).

To Tyrone's mom: YOUR SON SUCKS.

A.J. Ewing 4 ROY.

TYRONE TAYLOR SUCKS TOO.