Today's NY Back Pages and Mets Headlines: 8/9/2026

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8/8/2026 Box Score: Pittsburgh Pirates 9 New York Mets 0

A.J. Ewing*; LF 0 for 3; 1 walk; Francisco Lindor#; SS 1 for 2; Gabriel Arias; SS 0 for 2; 1 K; Bo Bichette; 3B 0 for 2; 1 K; Cristian Pache; RF 0 for 2; 1 K; Jared Young*; 1B 0 for 3; 1 K; Luis Robert Jr.; CF 1 for 3; 1 K; Brett Baty*; RF-3B 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Marcus Semien; 2B 0 for 3; 1 K; Jorge Polanco; DH 0 for 3; 1 K; Francisco Alvarez; C 1 for 3; Robert Stock; (L, 0-2) 3 innings; 8 runs; 8 ERs; 9 hits; 5 walks; 4 Ks; Xzavion Curry;  3 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 4 walks; 4 Ks; Luis Torrens;  2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 HR; 

Brian Joura Mets360: "We didn’t expect the Mets to match the Red Sox’ 15-game winning streak. We didn’t expect the loss to be an old-fashioned butt whipping, either. Yet that’s what happened, as the Mets fell behind early and never recovered, losing 9-0 to the Pirates Saturday night in Pittsburgh."

AP Sports: "Bubba Chandler allowed three hits in six innings, Jake Mangum had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid."

Mike Puma NY Post: "Stock got jumped in the first inning, when he gave up three runs on three hits, a walk and a hit batsman. Ronny Simon’s two-run double was the inning’s big hit after Jake Mangum and Bryan Reynolds singled in succession leading off....The Pirates knocked out Stock in the fourth by scoring another four runs. Mangum’s RBI double extended the Mets’ deficit to 5-0 and Stock’s wild pitch brought in another run. Gonzalez’s two-run double ended Stock’s night."

Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: "Stock (0-2) didn’t appear to have a feel for the zone throughout nearly the entirety of his 80-pitch outing. He was pulled in the fourth inning before getting an out with the Mets down 9-0. Of those 80 pitches, he threw only 52 for strikes, and appeared to shake off his catcher, Francisco Alvarez, often."

SNY.TV: "Mets hitters mustered just three hits, all singles (Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr., Francisco Alvarez). "

John Coppinger Kiner's Korner: "The Mets were in full white flag mode tonight. Bichette and Lindor were gone by the 5th inning, presumably to argue over whether to call it a pierogi or a dumpling. Xzavion Curry was in for three innings, and then Andy Green brought in Luis Torrens to pitch the final two innings."

MLB YouTube Channel: Pirates 9 Mets 0 Game Highlights - 8/8/26

SNY on YouTube: Andy Green and Robert Stock break down Stock's struggles in Mets loss to Pirates - 8/8/26

Today's Game:

at Pittsburgh 

• Sun., Aug. 9 LHP Sean Manaea (3-5, 4.33) vs. RHP Jared Jones (2-3, 4.02 ERA) 1:40 p.m. ET (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)

New York Post:

• Mets get positive news on Carson Benge injury
• Robert Stock struggles as Mets face pitching question after ugly loss snaps win streak
• No 100-loss MLB team would prove challenge of hitting infamous standard
• Meet Jordan Simpson, the Mets fan and musician making waves with viral songs to recap series
• Mets aren’t giving up hope on 2026 — here’s what it would take for Amazin’s to make miracle run into playoffs

SNY.tv:

• Mets' Robert Stock owns up to rough start vs. Pirates: 'When I got fatigued, I didn’t battle through it'
• Robert Stock struggles, Mets offense shut out in loss to Pirates
• Mets Notes: Brett Baty in right field again, Gabriel Arias' role after call-up
• Mets' Carson Benge receives positive news from wrist imaging, expects to return 'within a few days'

Metsmerized

• Mets Winning Streak Ends as Stock Struggles in 9-0 Loss to Pirates
• Reviewing the Mets 2023 Draft
• 2026 MLB Power Rankings: Week 16 Update
• Stolen Bases, Defensive Plays Help Mets Keep Pirates At Bay
• Mets Minors Recap: Hall’s 10 Strikeouts Lift Binghamton

Amazin' Avenue

• Mets blown out by Pirates, ending their modest winning streak
• Mets at Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/8/26
• Mets add Gabriel Arias to roster, option Eric Wagaman to Triple-A

Rising Apple Feed

• These NY Mets players have 7 weeks to prove they belong in David Stearns' 2027 plans
• NY Mets history: The .094 hitting waiver claim the front office couldn’t quit
• Jefry Yan wins style points, this NY Mets player feels more likely to win a job
• Gabriel Arias can answer a NY Mets roster role David Stearns has whiffed on many times

Mets360

• Gut Reaction: Pirates 9, Mets 0 (8/8/26)
• With the Mets looking toward 2027, are the kids alright?

kinerskorner.com

• Mets run ends as Pirates Stock up on hits
• Mets win 4th straight in Pittsburgh (but lose Carson Benge to injury)

Mack's Mets

• Tom Brennan: What’ve They Done to Jonah Tong? And A Few Other Tidbits
• MACK - Let’s Get To Know – SP Dillon Stillner
• Tom Brennan - Benge Hurting His Wrist on a Fearless Catch Reminds Me of My Article From June 8

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse: 

• Syracuse Mets Game Recap: Mets’ Bats Erupt in 13-7 Win Over Clippers
• 8/8/2026 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 13 Columbus Clippers 7
• Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 8/8/2026

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

• Binghamton Game Recap: Binghamton Wins Sixth Straight, Rojas Hits Go-Ahead Triple, Amick Blasts 27th Homer
• Mets News and Links On YouTube: Mets Prospect, RHP Gabe Davis, Binghamton Rumble Ponies Media Availability - 8/8/26
• Mets News and Links On YouTube: Mets Prospect, RHP Gary Gill Hill, Binghamton Rumble Ponies Media Availability - 8/8/26
• Mets News and Links On YouTube: Mets Prospect, Émilien Pitre, Binghamton Rumble Ponies Media Availability - 8/8/26
• Mets News and Links On YouTube: Mets Prospect, Billy Amick, Binghamton Rumble Ponies Media Availability - 8/8/26
• Mets News and Links On YouTube: Mets #1 Prospect, Jefferson Rojas, Binghamton Rumble Ponies Media Availability - 8/8/26
• 8/8/2026 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 6 Hartford Yard Goats 4
• 8/8/2026: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
• 8/8/26: Mets Minor League Roster Moves - Felipe De La Cruz to IL

Brooklyn Cyclones: 

• 8/8/2026 Box Score - Game 2: Wilmington Blue Rocks 4 Brooklyn Cyclones 0
• 8/8/2026 Box Score - Game 1: Wilmington Blue Rocks 6 Brooklyn Cyclones 5

St. Lucie Mets:

• St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: Mets, Tortugas Split Saturday Doubleheader in PSL
• 8/8/2026 Box Score - Game 2: Daytona Tortugas 15 St. Lucie Mets 7
• 8/8/2026 Box Score - Game 1: St. Lucie Mets 3 Daytona Tortugas 1

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MLB Links:

MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com: 

• Yanks' past, present, future coincide as Cole hits milestone -- and kids steal show
• Mad Max passes Big Train to move into 10th on career strikeout list
• Lefty batters are dominating in 2026. Here’s why
• After late-inning drama, Ohtani's go-ahead hit snaps Dodgers' 7-game skid
• Tying run at the plate in the 9th, Sox stifled by A's as 9-game win streak ends
• Ohtani resumes playing catch, keeping regular-season return to mound on table
• 5-run rally carries White Sox to win after retiring Guillen's number
• Tommy John shares message thanking fans and teammates as he battles health issues
• Alcantara sets a Marlins franchise record -- for the 3rd time this year
• Jobe brings the heat in winning first start back from Tommy John surgery
• Weiss tossed after Sale gets called for run-scoring balk
• Kentucky, North Carolina reach Little League Softball World Series title game
• Toeing the rubber? Why Wheeler's back foot is causing a stir
• deGrom wanted to stay a Ranger at the Deadline. This start proves why
• Rutschman doubles, throws out runner in strong 1st rehab game with Sox
• Injuries: H. Greene, Stanton, Dodgers, Adley, Soto, Cubs
• Put on a show, Jac! Caglianone clobbers 2 monster HRs in 4-hit night
• Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained
• 'I gotta wear the slanted hat': Baker breaks Rodney's record with 23rd consecutive save

AP Sports Headlines Via Winnipeg Free Press

• The Dodgers snapped a 7-game skid, but manager Dave Roberts wasn’t in a celebratory mood
• Richie Palacio, Victor Mesa Jr. lead the Rays past the Mariners, 3-2
• Ohtani’s RBI infield single in the 10th helps Dodgers snap 7-game skid, beat D-backs 2-1
• Jacob deGrom wanted to stay with Rangers, and extends their win streak with 9 Ks
• Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe dazzles in first big league outing since Tommy John surgery
• Toronto’s Max Scherzer moves into 10th place all-time in strikeouts, passing Walter Johnson
• Jake McCarthy homers twice as the Rockies get past the Cardinals, 8-6
• Murakami HR, Peters, Meidroth each knock in 2 runs as White Sox top Guardians to end 4-game skid
• Jac Caglianone gives struggling Royals reason to hope with 2 homers, 2 doubles in win over Cubs
• Jackson Merrill’s home run helps Padres beat Astros 3-2

MLB Trade Rumors

• Details On Tarik Skubal Trade Discussions
• Diamondbacks’ Michael Soroka Expected To Return Monday
• Andrew Velazquez Elects Free Agency
• Mike Clevinger Granted Release By Pirates
• Tigers Sign Seby Zavala To Minor League Deal
• Andrew Knizner Opts Out Of Red Sox Deal
• Cubs Activate Clay Holmes
• AL West Notes: Soriano, Neto, Twins, Mariners, Correa, Leiter
• Cardinals Designate Nelson Velázquez For Assignment
• Brewers Designate Bryse Wilson, Select Lyon Richardson
• White Sox Designate Wikelman Gonzalez For Assignment
• Dodgers Notes: Klein, Snell, Bubic, George, Robinson
• Blue Jays’ Yimi Garcia Diagnosed With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• IL Placements: Williamson, Cecconi, Wilcox
• Phillies Re-Sign Lou Trivino To Minor League Deal

CBS Sports Headlines

• White Sox forced to change pitchers in first inning after 'inexcusable mistake' by manager Will Venable

FanGraphs Baseball

• FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 8, 2026
• Effectively Wild Episode 2515: All Fun and Games
• Catching Lightning in a Bottle: A History of Trades à la Rutschman
• The Early Shift: The All-Pajama Team
• Orioles Legend Jim Palmer Tackles a Challenging Career Quiz

Today in Mets History: 

Born on this date:

• Tommie Agee (1942)
• Steve Swisher (1951)
• Pat Mahomes (1970)

Transactions:

New York Mets traded Jay Bruce to the Cleveland Indians for Ryder Ryan on August 9, 2017.

New York Mets signed free agent Joe Panik on August 9, 2019.

Baseball Register:

1964 - Phillies P Jim Bunning, who pitched a no-hitter in his last start against the Mets, throws another five innings of hitless ball against New York before Joe Christopher beats out a 2-out bunt. Bunning wins the game, 6 - 0.

1970 - At Three Rivers Stadium, Willie Stargell hits an 8th-inning homer into the 70-foot high right field upper deck, the first player to hit one up there. The pitch is served up by Mets reliever Ron Taylor. The next two hit up there will also be by Stargell, who will hit four of the first 7; Bob Robertson, Phillie Greg Luzinski, and Bobby Bonilla, in 1987, will also reach the seats. The Pirates win, 8 - 3. Nolan Ryan is the loser, allowing four runs in six innings, allowing three hits, walking seven and striking out 10.

1975 - Davey Lopes steals his 32nd consecutive base without being caught for the Dodgers in a 2 - 0 win over the Mets. This breaks the major-league record set by Max Carey in 1922.

1987: With help from Lee Smith, Scott Sanderson beats the Mets, 6 - 3, at Shea Stadium. The loser is Doc Gooden, who snaps his 10-game winning streak against the Cubs. He'll start another streak of 12 wins.

1988 - The Cubs play their first-ever official night game at Wrigley Field defeating the Mets, 6 - 4. Last night's attempt to play a night game was rained out after four innings

2012 - R.A. Dickey pitches a complete game for his 15th win of the year as the Mets end a 9-game home losing streak by defeating the Marlins, 6 - 1. Jose Reyes's hitting streak, the longest in the majors this year at 26 games, is stopped as well as he goes 0 for 4 for Miami; for the Mets, Andres Torres has a double, a triple and a homer.

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