How to Watch New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies
– Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
– Time: 7:00 PM ET
– Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
– Stream: Fubo
Series context and team notes
The Phillies come back from the break firmly in the playoff hunt, holding the second wild-card spot and sitting two games behind the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves. They closed the first half with a 5-4 road trip and enter the series with Kyle Schwarber continuing a standout season, leading the team with 32 home runs and 59 RBIs. Schwarber’s power has been a key element in Philadelphia’s offense, which ranks among the better scorers in the league as they push for a postseason berth.
The Mets, meanwhile, endured a challenging first half, posting one of the poorer records in the NL. They entered the All-Star break after a 2-4 homestand that included a three-game sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox. Juan Soto has led the Mets offensively, posting a .290 batting average with 21 homers and 51 RBIs, but overall the club has struggled, ranking near the bottom in runs (398) and posting a team slash line around .234/.303/.381.
Pitching matchups to watch
– Philadelphia starter: Aaron Nola (3-6) opens the second half for the Phillies. He has carried a 5.75 ERA and a 1.433 WHIP across 19 starts, totaling 97 innings with 102 strikeouts.
– New York starter: Christian Scott (2-1) takes the mound for the Mets. He posted a 3.17 ERA and a 1.296 WHIP over 12 starts (54 innings) in the first half, with 65 strikeouts.
Streaming note
Live streaming options are available via Fubo, with regional restrictions potentially applying.
Additional context
The series at Citizens Bank Park marks the Phillies’ opportunity to maintain momentum in their push for the postseason while the Mets seek to rebuild their footing after a difficult first half. Both teams aim to deliver competitive baseball as they reopen the second half of the season.
