Mets’ Francisco Lindor hoping to play in ‘next 14 games that we have left’
PHILADELPHIA — Pitcher Francisco Lindor missed Saturday's first game of the season because of a sore back, eliminating the possibility of him playing all 162 games for the Mets this year. “That wasn't my goal,” Lindor said after the Mets' 6-4 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. “My goal is to be there […]
Francisco Lindor out of Mets’ lineup with back issue, Luisangel Acuña to debut
The Mets will be without their MVP candidate in their starting lineup on Saturday. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters that pitcher Francisco Lindor will not start Saturday against the Phillies because he hurt his back in Friday's win. Stearns added that Lindor could potentially come off the bench. Francisco Lindor is […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor removed early with lower back soreness
PHILADELPHIA — An encouraging night for the Mets took an ominous turn Friday when Francisco Lindor was replaced before the bottom of the seventh inning against the Phillies. The shortstop was caught in a rundown and slid between second and third base to end the top of the sixth, holding his left knee. However, the […]
Gary Cohen delivers electric call for clutch Francisco Lindor homer: ‘Linsanity!’
Mets announcer Gary Cohen couldn't contain his excitement after Francisco Lindor hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth inning against the Blue Jays. In a bit of Knicks history, Cohen praised “Linsanity” after Lindor ended Beauden Francis' no-hitter with a hard hit to right field. “And that home run ends the […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor Dons Epic Custom Glove During Sept. 11 Game That Honors First Responders
This is pretty cool! The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays meet on Wednesday, 23rd Anniversary The ceremony was held to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Because the Mets are based in New York City, they used the opportunity to honor emergency responders, with several players wearing uniforms […]
The outside factors likely keeping Francisco Lindor from unbiased MVP chance
this teeth It's such an obvious and easy bet that even gambler Ippei Mizuhara would probably win, with his old friend Shohei Ohtani very likely to win the National League MVP award. And the Mets' do-it-all, do-it-all, two-way superstar Francisco Lindor is very likely to finish second in this race for the two-star spot. (I […]
Francisco Lindor approaching ‘greatest’ season by Mets position player
With the National League MVP debate still in its infancy, David Stearns doesn't think Francisco Lindor's season should simply be compared to Shohei Ohtani's. How about Lindor in 2024 vs. David Wright in 2007? Or Carlos Beltran in 2006? Or Bernard Gilkey in 1996? Or John Olerud in 1998? Stearns, in rooting for the star […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor backs up ‘MVP’ chants in win over Red Sox
The Mets' MVP candidate did nothing to deter voters as the team returned to Queens to begin a crucial homestand. With the Citi Field crowd chanting “MVP” on Monday night, Francisco Lindor answered by reaching base three times, scoring on a Brandon Nimmo double in the third inning and then recording an RBI of his […]
Sean Manaea, Francisco Lindor lead Mets to sweep of White Sox
CHICAGO — It's been three uninspired days of matches, but there's still value in it. The Mets arrived on the South Side with no acceptable options other than to sweep this mess of a team called the White Sox, and they got the job done Sunday, but with few points in terms of style. Sean […]
Francisco Lindor delivering elite defense for Mets
SEATTLE — Francisco Lindor charged behind the mound, hit a chopper with his bare hands and launched it toward first base, off-balance in one motion. The timing had to be perfect, but Pete Alonso’s footwork as he came off the base helped, allowing the Mets shortstop to celebrate what he considers his favorite defensive gem […]