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 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.

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

“The Mets are among the teams that have checked in on Sandy Alcantara,” he reported on Friday. “The asking price is steep. The Mets haven’t ruled out adding a starting pitcher, but view it as a tough add given the market.”

With six days before the MLB trade deadline, the New York Mets have landed on the board by trading for relief pitcher Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, SNY's Andy Martinio reported. ESPN's Jeff Passan confirmed the news.

Having moved into first place in the National League East, the New York Mets aren't necessarily looking to make a huge splash before the trade deadline.