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The Atlanta Braves have a chance to sweep the New York Mets when the two sides conclude their three-game series on Thursday, June 19, with first pitch on MLB Network set for 7:15 p.m. ET. The Mets have now lost five games in a row and were blanked in Wednesday's encounter,

Its Thursday, June 19 and the Mets (45-29) are in Atlanta looking to avoid being swept by the Braves (33-39). Clay Holmes is slated to take the mound for New York against Spencer Strider for Atlanta.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. ET, but there will be plenty of trade talk and transactions that take place beforehand. Here are trade rumors around the sport:

There has been speculation about whether the underwhelming Braves will be sellers at this year's trade deadline due to their 33-39 start that has them 11 games out in the NL East.

The Atlanta Braves are 11 games back of the National League East lead entering play on Thursday. They could trade some stars.