The Opener: Phillies/Mets, Deadline Outlooks, Payroll Tracker
The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies face off as MLB teams begin their second-half schedules and navigate trade deadline outlooks.
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The brief
The New York Mets have opened their second-half schedule with a series against the Philadelphia Phillies, with a game scheduled for 7 p.m. Coverage from MLB.com, Amazin' Avenue, and Fox News emphasizes the matchup, with Fox News highlighting Juan Soto's historical performance against Aaron Nola, specifically 12 hits and 5 home runs.
Yahoo Sports is focusing on player props for the July 16 date, including Bryce Harper. MLB Trade Rumors is currently tracking team payrolls and trade deadline outlooks as the season progresses.
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Quick answers
When do the Mets and Phillies play?
The series opens on July 16, with a game scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
What is Juan Soto's record against Aaron Nola?
According to Fox News, Soto has 12 hits and 5 home runs against Nola.
What other MLB topics are being tracked?
Coverage from MLB Trade Rumors includes payroll trackers and trade deadline outlooks.
Coverage (6)
- Mets Announce Starting Pitchers for Phillies Series: Christian Scott Kicks Off Second Half Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Bryce Harper and 3 Other MLB Props for Underdog Fantasy on Thursday 7/16/26 Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Mets kick off second half schedule against the Phillies Amazin' Avenue · 6h ago
- Juan Soto has 12 hits and 5 home runs off Aaron Nola as Mets open series against Phillies Fox News · 6h ago
- The Philly fun continues: Mets, Phillies open second half (7 p.m. ET on ESPN) MLB.com · 6h ago
- The Opener: Phillies/Mets, Deadline Outlooks, Payroll Tracker MLB Trade Rumors · 6h ago
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