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Yankees host the Mets, try to continue home win streak

The New York Yankees, on a six-game home winning streak, host the New York Mets

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Mets to call up RHP Jonah Tong to start Monday and keep him in rotation for remainder of season

Jonah Tong will return to the big leagues Monday and the New York Mets intend to keep the right-hander in their rotation for the final weeks of the season

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hit hard in Saturday's loss Thornton (3-5) took the loss Saturday, coughing up six runs on seven hits -- including four home runs -- and a walk over five innings. He struck out six.

Impact In total, five of the hits off the rookie left-hander went for extra bases, with Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each taking him deep twice. Thornton still managed to complete five frames for the sixth straight start, taking a little pressure off the Mets' bullpen, and during that stretch he's produced a 4.22 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB over 32 innings while serving up eight homers. He'll try to keep the ball in the yard in his next outing, which is set to come on the road next weekend in a Subway Series against the Yankees.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Devers and Christian Koss both homer twice as Giants roll to 9-5 win over Mets

Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each homered twice, powering the San Francisco Giants to a 9-5 win over the New York Mets

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Allows two runs in no-decision Thornton allowed two runs on six hits and a hit batsman while striking out five and walking none over five innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Sunday.

Impact Thornton gave up a solo home run to Jeremy Pena just three pitches into the game, but he didn't let things spiral from there. Over six outings in August, Thornton surrendered just 13 runs (12 earned) across 31.2 innings while posting a 23:7 K:BB. He's at a 2.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB through 61.1 innings over his first 11 big-league starts. The 24-year-old southpaw's next outing is projected to be at home versus the Giants.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Wade's pinch-hit homer helps first-place Astros power past Mets 6-3

LaMonte Wade Jr.'s pinch-hit homer powered the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the New York Mets

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Quality start against Milwaukee Thornton allowed one run on seven hits while striking out four across six innings in a no-decision during Tuesday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Mets.

Impact Thornton came away with his sixth quality start in 10 outings this season, with his lone blemish Tuesday coming on a Luis Lara RBI single in the fourth inning. It was the fourth time this season that Thornton did not give up a run in a start, and through the first 10 starts of his major-league career, the 24-year-old southpaw boasts a 2.88 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 56.1 innings. He's lined up to take on the Astros at home this weekend.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Lindor leads resurgent Mets to 3-2 victory over MLB-best Brewers in 10 innings

Francisco Lindor made a diving catch at shortstop with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the New York Mets pas...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Mets host the Brewers to open 3-game series

The New York Mets host the Milwaukee Brewers to start a three-game series

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Padres' Tatis favors robbing home runs over hitting them in 5-2 win over the Mets

Fernando Tatis Jr. favors robbing homers over hitting them

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Burned by homers in loss Thornton (3-4) took the loss against the Padres on Tuesday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Each of the three runs surrendered by Thornton came via two homers by Fernando Tatis. The 24-year-old still threw a strong 69 of 99 pitches for strikes with 14 whiffs, and he's yielded exactly three earned runs in four of his six starts since the All-Star break, with the other two outings being scoreless victories. He owns a 3.04 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 36:14 K:BB across 50.1 major-league innings this season and lines up for a home matchup with the Brewers next week.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Tatis Jr. robs a grand slam and hits 2 homers in Padres' 5-2 win over Mets

Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York’s Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Mets host the Padres on 4-game home win streak

The New York Mets, on a four-game home winning streak, host the San Diego Padres

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Mets' Top 30 Prospects list gets full update after Deadline moves NEW YORK -- The Mets’ farm system is in a clear state of flux. In one sense, it has been a good year for their prospects, with rookies Nolan...

AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM

Logs quality start in loss Thornton (3-3) took the loss against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk with two strikeouts over six innings.

Impact Thornton threw just 47 of 80 pitches for strikes with six whiffs but battled to earn his fifth quality start in eight outings with the Mets. The 24-year-old has now yielded three earned runs or fewer on seven occasions, though he sports a lackluster 7:6 K:BB over three August starts. He'll carry a 2.78 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB across 45.1 innings this season into a home matchup with the Padres next week.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas homers to back Mahle in the Braves' 6-3 victory over the Mets

Tyler Mahle pitched six strong innings and fellow trade deadline acquisition Lane Thomas homered in the Atlanta Braves’ 6-3 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Braves vs. Mets Chat and Discussion: Tyler Mahle vs. Zac Thornton Your best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

AUGUST 12 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves and Mets play, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Blanks Bucs for third win Thornton (3-2) picked up the win in Friday's 6-4 victory over the Pirates, allowing four hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out three.

Impact The rookie southpaw tossed just 63 pitches (42 strikes) before begin lifted with the Mets ahead 6-0, although the bullpen made things interesting. Thornton has held the opposition off the scoreboard in three of five starts since rejoining the rotation just before the All-Star break, posting a 1.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB through 29 innings over that stretch. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Atlanta.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Semien and Zac Thornton lead Mets to their 4th straight victory, 6-4 over sliding Pirates

Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pi...

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Mets visit the Pirates on 3-game road win streak

The New York Mets visit the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Why Zac Thornton Shouldn't Be an Automatic for the Mets' 2027 Rotation The 2026 season is firmly in evaluation mode for the New York Mets, who traded away players such as Freddy Peralta while also looking at som...

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

Tough day against Miami Thornton (2-2) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings as the Mets were downed 6-2 by the Marlins. He struck out two...

Impact The rookie southpaw needed 94 pitches (56 strikes) to record 14 outs in his shortest outing since he returned to the big-league rotation in late June, with the three free passes being a season high in the majors. Over five starts since then, Thornton has delivered a 2.10 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB over 30 innings as he establishes himself as a part of the Mets' 2027 rotation plans. He'll look to bounce back in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road next weekend in Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Mets turn to rookie Zac Thornton vs. Marlins Deadspin | Mets turn to rookie Zac Thornton vs. Marlins

AUGUST 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Gets plenty of support in victory Thornton (2-1) earned the win over Atlanta on Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 6.1 innings.

Impact Thornton struggled a bit out of the gate, allowing three first-inning singles, but a double play helped him escape with just one run on his ledger. The Mets' offense responded with a run in the bottom of that frame and went on to score 14 times, aiding the rookie righty in his second straight victory. Thornton continues to thrive despite not missing a ton of bats -- he had a modest nine whiffs and five punchouts, and he's compiled just 22 strikeouts across 29.2 innings on the campaign. That dents his fantasy appeal a bit, but Thornton has still been a really nice find so far, as he's recorded a 2.43 ERA and 0.91 WHIP through five MLB starts.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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