Jose Butto saves Mets’ bullpen in possible rotation preparation
The bullpen door opened and a surprise occurred. That was Mets relief pitcher Jose Butt. But why now? The Mets held a 10-point lead. Jose Butt has been a valuable addition to the Mets relief corps. USA Today Sports It was a strange situation for Carlos Mendoza to use one of his most trusted pitchers. […]
Mets’ Jose Butto lights-out again as emerging bullpen weapon
Even though the Mets need six starters with the return of All-Star Kodai Senga on Friday night, manager Carlos Mendoza has refused to include Jose Butt, who has suddenly become a weapon in the bullpen, in the starting rotation. Thursday night’s close 3-2 win over the Braves was the latest example of why. Bhutto struck […]
‘They’re Acting Like It’s Mardi Gras’: Michael Kay Rips Rays’ Jose Siri To Shreds For Celebrating While Losing
Michael Kay is getting grumpy here in his old age, and I’m here for it! The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays squared off against each other Monday, and the latter’s outfielder Jose Siri happened to catch some heat while celebrating with his team staring at defeat. After he hit a home run, his […]
Mets’ Jose Iglesias performs ‘OMG’ at All-Star Game festivities
It’s a cliché that rappers want to be big and people who want to be big want to be rappers, but Mets’ Jose Iglesias is actually living both dreams. With MLB’s All-Star break starting on Monday, the 34-year-old rookie headed to Arlington, Texas, to take part in the celebrations, though not as a player. Instead, […]
Yankees put Jose Trevino on IL with quad injury, call up Carlos Narvaez
BALTIMORE — Jose Trevino scored the extra run in the ninth inning Friday night, but it came at a cost. The Yankees placed Trevino on the 10-day disabled list after he strained his left quadriceps while sliding into home plate in the ninth inning of a 4-1 win over the Orioles on Saturday at Camden […]
Jose Trevino leaves Yankees’ win with quad injury after big night
BALTIMORE — Before both teams lost their cool Friday night at Camden Yards, the Yankees may have lost one of their catchers. Jose Trevino left the game midway through the ninth inning after injuring his quadriceps while sliding into home plate to score an extra run in the top of the ninth inning of the […]
Jose Butto thriving in new Mets role since shift to bullpen
Jose Butt was a competent starter for the Mets earlier this season and has been even more impressive since returning from Triple-A earlier this month to provide a versatile addition to an injured relief corps, allowing no runs in three relief appearances. The 26-year-old right-hander recorded three or more outs in each of those games, […]
Jose Iglesias comes up with big hit in Mets’ win over Nationals
From the studio to the bat, Jose Iglesias has been churning out hit single after hit single. The “OMG” singer is working as second baseman for Platoon on the sidelines, and it looks like he’ll be doing much more than that. The right-handed hitter Iglesias, who starts at second base against left-handed batters, hit a […]
Jose Quintana twirls another gem as Mets outlast Nationals
Jose Quintana was a weak link a month ago, but has since developed into the Mets’ most effective starting pitcher. If the change continues, it could boost the team’s playoff hopes or allow the Mets to receive something in return for the veteran left-hander at the trade deadline if they fall out of wild-card contention. […]
Mets’ Jose Iglesias gets last word in Aroldis Chapman showdown
PITTSBURGH — Jose Iglesias has faced off against Aroldis Chapman since his days on opposing teams in Cuba nearly 20 years ago, so the Mets infielder was in the right position in the top of the ninth inning Sunday. Pirates closer Chapman had struck out the previous two batters with runners on base to tie […]