The New York Mets (59-44) and the San Francisco Giants (54-59) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Oracle Park is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

While the New York Mets surely still have their sights set on adding another bullpen piece in the wake of trading for Gregory Soto on July 25, perhaps addressin

The New York Mets made a trade before the upcoming deadline, acquiring relief pitcher Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles. Any relation to Juan?

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The New York Mets acquired the lefty reliever they badly needed with a trade for Baltimore Orioles pitcher Gregory Soto.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants MLB game to be played on July 26, 2025 on ESPN.

The Orioles receive minor-league pitchers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster in return for Soto, who is a pending free agent.

Francisco Lindor homered in the third, Brandon Nimmo added a two-run single in the fourth and Juan Soto drove in two runs as New York backed Clay Holmes, and the Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.

Being complacent isn’t going to make that happen. The Mets have to get over the thought of losing out on potential and missing out on a guarantee, if it requires them to trade away prospects. If they can get a solid player without giving up too much, then go for it. But contenders do whatever it takes to win.