Francisco Alvarez has been the Mets’ missing postseason threat
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza sat on a podium at Citi Field and expressed confidence that Francisco Alvarez would return to form in the postseason. So far, nothing like that has happened. The Mets have won two series, but the young catcher has struggled offensively. And with the series tied at 1-1, the NLCS against a […]
Francisco Alvarez ‘won’t stop’ during Mets’ magical ride
The Mets have played 20 games since September 16, and Francisco Alvarez has started 17 of them. Luis Torrence last started a game on September 30th (the meaningless final day of a doubleheader in Atlanta), on a day when the Mets have only played one game since September 28th. Not allowed to participate. It's been […]
Francisco Alvarez exits game in potential Mets injury nightmare
MILWAUKEE — On a night when you thought it couldn't get any worse for the Mets, things got much worse. Francisco Alvarez appeared to be in pain and left the field in the top of the seventh inning as the Mets defeated the Brewers 7-2 on Friday at American Family Field. In the top of […]
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez has rediscovered power stroke at perfect time
In his first 85 games in what was a statistically disappointing sophomore season for Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, Alvarez hit six home runs. Alvarez has won five of his last nine fights. Alvarez has emerged at the right time as one of baseball's best prospects, transforming into a powerful slugger who hit 25 home runs […]
Canelo Alvarez scores dominant win over Edgar Berlanga
LAS VEGAS — Unbeaten super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeated challenger Edgar Berlanga on points on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at T-Mobile Arena. The 34-year-old Alvarez (61-2-2), making his eighth defense of his super middleweight title, wore down his 27-year-old challenger with his experience and dogged pursuit, controlling much of […]
Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo smack homers in Mets’ win
PHILADELPHIA — The Mets' lineup has been buoyed by Francisco Lindor's MVP-caliber season and the emergence of Mark Vientos, who led the team to a playoff berth, but the offense needs more to make an impact in October. Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez have been two of the main culprits for the poor performance so […]
Canelo Alvarez faces Edgar Berlanga as superstar’s options begin to shrink
Canelo Alvarez is boxing's biggest box office draw, but his return to the ring on Saturday to face Edgar Berlanga hasn't generated the buzz of a true “mega-fight.” Much of the buzz surrounding the bout has centered on what Canelo will do after 2025. The 34-year-old Mexican superstar will defend his three super middleweight titles […]
Edgar Berlanga spoke bout with Canelo Alvarez into existence
Each time, Edgar Berlanga mentioned the same name. Over five interviews with The Post, the 27-year-old Brooklyn native has risen from one of boxing's most promising prospects to one of the sport's most polarizing challengers. Regardless of a boxer's status at the time, the same end goal and symbolism always emerged. Canelo Alvarez. Edgar Berlanga […]
Francisco Alvarez gets respite with big homer in ninth in Mets’ win
TORONTO — Francisco Alvarez hit a walk-off home run to beat the Orioles nearly three weeks ago, but the Mets' hopes of the catcher's comeback never materialized. It took another 25 days for Alvarez to hit another home run, but that drought ended on Wednesday when he smashed a home run over the center field […]
Eddy Alvarez brings an Olympic mindset to Mets playoff chase
TORONTO — Eddie Alvarez was on a bus with his Triple-A Red Sox teammates over the weekend when he found out they were in a pennant race. The 34-year-old infielder, who cleared waivers and was traded to the Mets, was selected to the major league roster on Monday and arrived at Rogers Centre eager to […]