All-Star Foster Griffin struggled in his first start for the free-falling Cleveland Guardians, allowing five runs in four innings of a 13-6 loss to the Mets that gave last-place New York a three-game sweep.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB game from August 6, 2026 on ESPN.

The New York Mets were able to sweep the Cleveland Guardians, and they're still undefeated since the trade deadline.

The New York Mets brought their hitting shoes to the series finally as they enjoyed a rare laugher against Cleveland. Foster Griffin had a rough Cleveland debut and the bullpen fell apart later in the day, and the Guardians were swept by the Mets.

Bazzana went 0-for-2 with a walk and was pinch hit for in the sixth inning of Thursday's 13-6 loss to the Mets.

The Cleveland Guardians made several moves at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, but one decision carries considerably more long-term risk.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians are supposed to be the team trying to reach the postseason, right? The Mets, they’re the team buried in last place in the National League East. They’re the same team that traded nine of its players before Monday’s trade deadline.

Guardians catcher Austin Hedges said the Cleveland front office "did everything that we could have ever wanted" at the trade deadline.

Tanner Bibee has been the definition of hard-luck loser for the Cleveland Guardians, sharing the major league lead with 11 defeats despite being tied for second place in the American League with 14 quality starts.