Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday (July 31), meaning that teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The Mariners made the first notable transaction of the mad season on Thursday night,

David Peterson is doing that last part very, very well this season. And in the Mets' 2-1 win over the Giants at Oracle Park on Saturday night – their sixth victory in a row – the big lefty continued the trend.

Starling Marte made a welcome return to the Mets’ lineup Wednesday. The veteran outfielder went 2-for-4 with a double in his return from the injured list during a 6-3 win over the Angels. Marte gets a nice match up Saturday night in San Francisco against Robbie Ray, whom he has thrived against over the years.

With just one week remaining until the trade deadline next Thursday, the New York Mets are eager to be active buyers and plug some holes in their roster. While

The Eugenio Suarez sweepstakes is about to heat up, and while the Yankees are considered one of the favorites to land the Arizona Diamondbacks slugger, one MLB insider says New York's cross-town rival can't be ruled out as a potential landing spot.

David Peterson encountered more traffic than the Bay Bridge in rush hour, but was resourceful enough Saturday night to record outs when the Mets needed them.

A notable MLB insider had a bold trade idea that would see the Mets and Yankees swap two talent rich but disappointing youngsters.

Here's the latest Mets news and buzz ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline... As the Mets look to upgrade their rotation ahead of the deadline, they are reportedly among teams who have spoken with the San Diego Padres about right-hander Dylan Cease, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.