Mets vs. Dodgers: everything you need to know before tonight. • **Mets/Dodgers** – Experts revising series predictions after Clay Holmes injury update clouds NYM's rotation outlook • **Mets** – NYPost calls this series a sobering reality check against the powerhouse blueprint Queens tried to copy • **Mets** – Benge and Ewing both feeling the September grind; scouts say the struggles are no surprise • **Dodgers** – LA announces starting pitchers for the series, giving Mets a clear matchup picture to gameplan around • **Mets** – Initial trade interest emerging in an outfielder as he works his way back; roster move could be ahead • **Cubs** – Chicago predicted to target Mets pitching in a 2026 deadline deal if NYM's season disappoints **Watch tonight:** How the Mets' rotation responds with Holmes's status in question against LA's ace-level starters. The lineup's set. Drop in.