Francisco Alvarez found his Mets fire when they needed it most
There appeared to be some back and forth between Francisco Alvarez and Andy Pages, who crossed home plate after the first home run and exchanged words with the Mets catcher. It was unclear what he said immediately after. What's also clear is that Alvarez's mouth wasn't the only one speaking Friday amid a quiet postseason. […]
Francisco Alvarez’s ugly night won’t come with any Mets changes
Carlos Mendoza immediately put an end to this speculation. “Albie will play tomorrow,” the Mets manager said Wednesday after an 8-0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 3 at Citi Field. However, there is reason for speculation about Francisco Alvarez's playing time. The young catcher, who is generally good enough, is currently giving the Mets […]
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 […]
Navy parachutist crash-lands on mother and teenager during San Francisco performance: video
A Navy paratrooper crash-landed on a mother and her teenage child during a Fleet Week performance in San Francisco. The incident occurred Sunday at Marina Green and occurred when one of the six members of the Navy Leap Frogs parachute team apparently missed the landing zone, according to KTVU. Footage of the incident shows a […]
Francisco Lindor has chance to change everything for Mets in NLCS
He gave his all and gave his all for the Mets for five months. On the final Monday of the season, with the Mets gasping for breath, he hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning that was as close to CPR as the sport would allow. The Mets threw runner after runner on […]
Mask mandates return in San Francisco Bay Area for health care facilities
In the deep blue heart of California's San Francisco Bay Area, mask mandates are being reinstated for a limited time during cold and flu season. With winter approaching, several Bay Area counties recently issued health orders mandating the wearing of masks in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other health care settings, beginning Nov. 1 and […]
Francisco Lindor holds the superstar edge in NLCS showdown
LOS ANGELES — Unsurprisingly, there is only one true baseball accomplishment for Shohei Ohtani. It's the guy with the candy bar, legendary appetite, and 714 home runs. So the most high-profile matchup of the National League Championship Series isn't really fair to Mets all-around star Francisco Lindor. Lindor competed admirably with Ohtani in the NL […]
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 […]
Kamala Harris-led San Francisco legal team got poor reviews calling out ‘lack of leadership’: report
The legal team that future Vice President Kamala Harris led when she worked for the city of San Francisco more than 20 years ago received poor customer service ratings, with reviewers citing a “lack of communication and leadership” within the department. He specifically pointed out. The 2002 Scorecard evaluated the work of the Family and […]
Francisco Lindor’s grand slam lifts Mets into NLCS as magical ride continues
Be comfortable, New York Mets fans. The magic carpet journey continues. The Metropolitans, reliving their infamous 1973 season's “Miracle” moniker, were headed to the NLCS after winning Game 4 of the Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, but they won It was accomplished in a way. The Mets were unable to get a big hit […]