Mets’ Jose Quintana open to bullpen move if Kodai Senga returns
PHILADELPHIA — Manager Jose Quintana is a big supporter of Kodai Senga returning to the pitching staff after recovering from a strained left calf that has sidelined him since July. And the left-hander said Sunday that he's willing to pitch in relief if necessary to make space for Senga. “I'm focused on my next start, […]
Mets’ homers support Jose Quintana in key win over Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Jose Quintana turned the Citizens Bank bandbox into his own sandbox on Friday night, delivering perhaps the defining performance of his two-year Mets career. Fortunately, the left-hander survived thanks to some hard-hit balls that landed just in the right spot early on, but the quality of his hits weakened as the game went […]
Mets roll to ninth straight win, as Jose Quintana picks up 100th career victory
Jeff McNeil didn't pitch for at least the remainder of the regular season and was hitless in his first 4 2/3 innings. That doesn't matter to the Mets, who are doing everything right at the right time of the season. The Mets needed just one more inning to extend their winning streak to nine games, […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana looks to position himself for potential playoff start
If the Mets play in October, Jose Quintana wants to be available to start games in October. There are several obstacles, but the biggest are the Braves, Diamondbacks and Padres, who are competing with the Mets for the three National League wild-card spots. Internally, the competition is stiff with Sean Manaea, Luis Severino and David […]
Jose Butto earns trust from Carlos Mendoza despite tough outing
After losing the lead in this game, Jose Butt may have gained a little more credibility within the Mets. The starter-turned-relief pitcher found another way to prove himself during a bizarre and eventful eighth inning in which he allowed the tying run but no more, battling both a strong Orioles lineup and a shaky strike […]
Yankees’ Jose Trevino returns from injured list to new backup role
The Yankees will have a new catcher and bullpen pitchers when they open their series at Detroit on Friday. During the offseason on Thursday, the Yankees activated catcher Jose Trevino from a rehab assignment and then activated him off the 10-day disabled list. Carlos Narvaez was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Yankees activated Jose Trevino […]
Mets’ Jose Iglesias performs ‘OMG’ live at Rye’s Playland
Mets infielder Jose Iglesias brought his summer hit “OMG” to Rye Playland Park on Monday, belting out the song during a special meet-and-greet with fans. Iglesias had the crowd on its feet and dancing to the catchy tune, and the singer and baseball player even encouraged the crowd to sing along in a video posted […]
José Pizarro’s recipe for warm green bean salad with crispy jamón and mahon | Spanish food and drink
HMidsummer is the perfect season for British grown kidney beans, not least because their flavour far surpasses that of the imported beans available all year round. In today’s recipe we’ll pair the goodness of this seasonal vegetable with Mahón, a delicious semi-hard cheese from the Balearic Islands. With its vibrant orange rind rubbed with paprika, […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana struggles through rare rough outing
ANAHEIM, Calif. — It was an afternoon of too much “trying” and not enough pitching control for Jose Quintana. The left-hander has been the team’s best starter since mid-June, but he put runners on base early in Sunday’s game against the Angels and stretched his pitch count. The best thing that can be said about […]
Jose Quintana’s turnaround continues to fuel Mets’ surge in rout of Twins
If the team continues on the trajectory it has been on for most of the first half of the season, Jose Quintana will be high on the Mets’ available release list by July 30. But the left-hander’s success since mid-June, combined with the team’s strong showing, has led to some exciting results at the trade […]