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The Dodgers arrive in Queens carrying the best record in baseball at 66-38, winners of three straight, and they bring with them a lineup that has been quietly relentless all season. Max Muncy has 20 home runs and 47 RBI, Kyle Tucker is driving in runs at a steady clip with 50 RBI, and Tommy Edman is hitting .341 — the kind of contact rate that makes opposing pitchers uncomfortable regardless of the situation. Los Angeles is not coasting; they are executing.

The Mets, sitting at 43-61 and losers of two straight, are in a difficult stretch, but there are players here worth watching closely. Juan Soto — listed as day-to-day with a calf issue — has 21 home runs and 52 RBI at .283, and his presence or absence shapes everything about how New York’s offense functions. Francisco Alvarez has 12 home runs and is hitting .258, providing legitimate power from behind the plate. Carson Benge has scored 52 runs and stolen 16 bases, giving the Mets a disruptive presence at the top of the order.

This is a game between a team building toward October and a team fighting to find its footing, but the individual matchups on the field are real.

Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets Game Information

Game Date: July 25, 2026
Game Time: 07:15 PM ET
TV Channel: MLB.TV – Los Angeles Dodgers and FOX Deportes
Location: Citi Field, Flushing, Queens, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Los Angeles leads the NL West and owns the best record in baseball. The Mets sit 18.5 games back in the NL East, last in the division. Earlier this season, the Dodgers swept New York in Los Angeles, outscoring them 14-3 across three games — a result that frames the head-to-head dynamic heading into this matchup. For the Mets, a strong showing against the league’s top team would carry genuine weight in a season that has offered little to build on. For the Dodgers, maintaining separation at the top of the standings is the ongoing objective.

New York Mets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 43-61
Home Record: 21-29
Away Record: 22-32
Division Record: 7-18
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .413

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 66-38
Home Record: 31-19
Away Record: 35-19
Division Record: 7-5
Streak: 3 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .635

Stat Leaders

New York Mets (43-61, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Juan Soto, 0.283
RBI Leader: Juan Soto, 52 RBI
Home Run Leader: Juan Soto, 21 HR
Runs Leader: Carson Benge, 52 Runs
Hits Leader: Bo Bichette, 103 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Carson Benge, 16 SB
ERA Leader: Carl Edwards Jr., 1.50 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Nolan McLean, 135 K
Wins Leader: Nolan McLean, 7 W
Saves Leader: Devin Williams, 14 SV

Los Angeles Dodgers (66-38, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Enrique Hernández, 1.000
RBI Leader: Andy Pages, 67 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 66 Runs
Hits Leader: Freddie Freeman, 112 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Andy Pages, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Shohei Ohtani, 1.79 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 113 K
Wins Leader: Justin Wrobleski, 11 W
Saves Leader: Tanner Scott, 16 SV

What to Watch For

On the Dodgers’ side, Shohei Ohtani is the player no opposing pitching staff can afford to overlook — 22 home runs and 66 runs scored, with a 1.79 ERA in his pitching appearances. He represents the kind of dual threat that distorts how a game is managed from both dugouts. Roki Sasaki, carrying a 4.71 ERA and 94 strikeouts, will look to sharpen his command against a Mets lineup that has struggled offensively this season.

For New York, Christian Scott has been one of the more encouraging developments in a difficult year — a 3.13 ERA and 78 strikeouts suggest a pitcher who can compete against elite lineups. Huascar Brazoban has posted a 2.75 ERA out of the bullpen, giving the Mets reliable late-inning options alongside Devin Williams, who has 14 saves.

The Mets are dealing with a significant injury list — Clay Holmes, Edwin Díaz, Blake Snell, and Mark Vientos are all sidelined — which puts pressure on the players who are available to carry more. Bo Bichette’s 103 hits and Soto’s power, health permitting, remain the offensive anchors New York needs to make this competitive.

New York Mets Injury Report

Juan Soto – Calf (Day-to-Day) – The Mets announced that Soto left Friday’s (Jul. 24) game with left calf soreness.
Dedniel Núñez – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Dedniel Núñez on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his second career Tommy John surgery.
Tylor Megill – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Tylor Megill on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.
Justin Hagenman – Rib (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Justin Hagenman on the 60-day injured list due to a rib fracture.
Mark Vientos – Hand (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Mark Vientos on the 10-day injured list with a right hand fracture.
Clay Holmes – Fibula (D60) – The New York Mets transferred RHP Clay Holmes from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to his right fibula fracture.
Austin Warren – Forearm (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Austin Warren on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Reed Garrett – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Reed Garrett on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.

Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report

Ben Casparius – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Ben Casparius to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Blake Snell – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Blake Snell on the 60-day injured list due to loose bodies in his left elbow.
Edwin Díaz – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Edwin Díaz to the 60-day injured list with right elbow loose bodies.
Will Smith – Neck (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred C Will Smith to the 60-day injured list with a neck inflammation.
Brusdar Graterol – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Brusdar Graterol from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right shoulder surgery.
Bobby Miller – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Bobby Miller on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder soreness.
Tyler Glasnow – Back (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Tyler Glasnow from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with low back spasms.
Enrique Hernández – Oblique (D10) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed INF Enrique Hernández on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Blake Treinen – Elbow (D15) – The Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
Gavin Stone – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Gavin Stone from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Jake Cousins – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Jake Cousins from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to recovery from Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction) on his right elbow.

New York Mets Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 25, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 26, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 27, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
July 28, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
July 29, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
July 30, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
July 31, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 01, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 02, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 04, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians

Los Angeles Dodgers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 25, 2026 at New York Mets
July 26, 2026 at New York Mets
July 28, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
July 29, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
July 30, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
July 31, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 01, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 02, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
August 03, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 04, 2026 at Chicago Cubs

Our game previews are produced programmatically using real-time data via Sportradar and AI writing tools. Articles are regularly reviewed for accuracy before publication.