The New York Mets have reportedly decided which areas of need the club will be targeting ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

The New York Mets are in a bruising battle with the Philadelphia Phillies for National League East supremacy as they

The New York Mets relinquished the lead in the National League East division as their losing streak grew to six games, including two series sweeps in a row, on Thursday. Now the team will face the division rival Philadelphia Phillies with one of its biggest strengths becoming a sudden weakness thanks to a surge of brutal pitcher injuries.

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 Philadelphia Phillies surged past the slumping New York Mets into first place in the NL East with a 10-2 victory.

Trea Turner's RBI double snapped a tie and sparked a six-run seventh inning for the Philadelphia Phillies, who completed their surge into first place in the National League East by beating the reeling New York Mets 10-2 in the opener of a three-game series Friday.