Mets finally slayed Braves demons in grandest way possible
ATLANTA — In the final two innings of this season's 2,428th major league game, a Russian novel broke out. A hero and a goat, a goat who becomes a hero, and enough plot twists and themes to fill six seasons of a streaming series. Ultimately, it took the Mets' most important regular-season victory in history […]
MLB playoff bracket set as Braves beat Mets to secure final NL Wild Card spot
The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 3-0 in the second game of a doubleheader on Monday, clinching a spot in the MLB playoffs as they became the last team to earn a wild-card spot in the National League. The Mets had already clinched a wild-card spot in the National League after winning a […]
Tylor Megill named Mets’ starter for Game 1 of Braves doubleheader
MILWAUKEE — Tyler Megill will be on the biggest stage of his career as the Mets' opening act Monday. The right-hander was named the starter for Game 1 after the Mets defeated the Brewers 5-0 on Sunday, setting up a doubleheader the next day in Atlanta, with a win clinching a spot in the postseason. […]
Mets escaping Braves doubleheader in playoffs should ease fans expecting worst
Before we get into the fondest memories for Mets fans through the 18-inning torture chamber that awaits them in Atlanta on Monday afternoon, let's start with some happier memories. Let's go back to 1973. This was the only time the Mets were forced to hold a doubleheader due to inclement weather the day after the […]
Travis d’Arnaud puts dent in Mets’ playoff hopes with walk-off homer in Braves’ win
ATLANTA — Former Met Travis d'Arnaud hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves maintained their postseason momentum with a 2-1 victory over the playoff-bound Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Reynaldo López came off the disabled list and pitched strongly for six innings for the Braves, who moved one […]
Brewers more than OK if Mets have to face Braves in doubleheader on Monday
MILWAUKEE — David Stearns believed he spoke for everyone involved when he said, “Nobody wants to do a doubleheader on Monday.” He wasn't thinking about the Brewers. The Mets, Braves and Major League Baseball don't want to cram two postponed games this week into one day after the regular season ends and the day before […]
Francisco Lindor back in Mets lineup as weather threatens Braves game
ATLANTA — Francisco Lindor is expected to return to the Mets starting lineup on Wednesday, if the teams actually play games. Lindor was scheduled to start against the Braves as the shortstop and leadoff hitter because rain was forecasted to fall all day ahead of Hurricane Helen. The Mets shortstop has missed the past eight […]
How Braves’ decision for Mets series set up nightmare Hurricane Helene scenario
ATLANTA — For business, logistical and maybe game tactical reasons, the Braves didn't want to change the start time, date or location of their series with the Mets, despite forecasts that made Wednesday night's game iffy and Thursday night's final game of the three-game series even less likely. MLB could have ignored the wishes of […]
The Mets’ defense was a mess in loss to Braves
ATLANTA — The Mets got four hits and couldn't handle the four Braves' batted balls. Such ratios rarely lead to wins. There was little good going on for the Mets, but their defense was especially poor in the series opener against the Braves on Tuesday at Truist Park, resulting in a disappointing 5-1 loss. On […]
Mets’ J.D. Martinez may return to lineup vs. Braves, Chris Sale
ATLANTA — J.D. Martinez is a veteran with plenty of key late-season games under his belt, but that experience doesn't mean much to a struggling player. And Martinez is certainly in a slump. He arrived at Truist Park on Tuesday but struggled, going 0-for-32 at-bats, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to remove him from the starting […]