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 […]
How struggling Mets’ Francisco Alvarez fared after two-game mini-break
Francisco Alvarez returned to the lineup on Tuesday after being rested for two straight games to overcome a slump that dates back to late June. Manager Carlos Mendoza is hoping the time off will be a “reset” for the 22-year-old, who hit 25 home runs last year but has been a dismal performer at the […]
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza sticking with Francisco Alvarez
CHICAGO — Francisco Alvarez's offensive production has plummeted, but not enough to prompt manager Carlos Mendoza to consider reconfiguring the Mets' catching staff. “Alvarez is our player,” Mendoza said Saturday when asked about the possibility of Luis Torrens adding another spot in the lineup. “Luis has done a great job, but Alvarez is our player.” […]
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez still searching for consistency at plate
Francisco Alvarez was at the batting cages at Citi Field around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, one of the few spectators in a nearly empty stadium. Alvarez, an on-off mainstay in the Mets’ lineup, is working harder to determine what he needs to change in his swing and approach at the plate to find the consistency he […]
‘Afraid To Face Her Record Of Failure’: Danielle Alvarez Says Media Bias Allowed Biden And Harris To ‘Dupe’ Voters
The senior Trump campaign adviser appeared on “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Tuesday and criticized the media for biased reporting. Daniel Alvarez Blown up Advisers blamed the media for allowing Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden to mislead the American public, accusing the media of not adequately vetting Harris’ record and policy positions and […]
Astros’ Yordan Alvarez seemingly breaks Tropicana Field scoreboard
Yordan Alvarez may owe the people at Tropicana Field a check. The Astros slugger appeared to crack the scoreboard with a long hit to right field during batting practice ahead of Houston’s 3-2 win over the Rays on Tuesday. The ball hit by Alvarez initially appeared to have only damaged a side panel of the […]
Francisco Alvarez making ‘no excuse’ for concerning Mets power drought
DENVER — Francisco Alvarez has been a great addition to pitching staffs this season, but he’s lacking the offensive numbers for which he’s made a name for himself. The Mets catcher entered Tuesday’s game batting .263/.327/.419, which are the numbers most teams want from their starting catcher. But Alvarez hit just five home runs in […]
Francisco Alvarez out of Mets’ starting lineup due to shoulder issue
Francisco Alvarez was benched for the second time in three days, but it wasn’t for rest. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, the young catcher has been bothered by soreness in his left shoulder for the past few days. Alvarez was still available to play, but Mendoza opted to rest him as the Mets prepare to […]
Mets’ contract talks with Francisco Alvarez hit roadblock
According to sources, the Mets had been in talks with star young catcher Francisco Alvarez on a long-term contract extension, but the talks were halted after Alvarez’s agent, Limas, headed by Bad Bunny, was disqualified. Talks were just beginning, and both sides were far from reaching an agreement. (The Mets are in the 110% tax […]