Mets’ Francisco Lindor playing at MVP level at perfect time
Mets star Francisco Lindor wasn’t an All-Star this year, but if he continues to perform like this, he should be a candidate for MVP. If it were up to me, it would start today. Granted, right now the award seems likely to go to the incomparable DH Shohei Ohtani, who is once again in another […]
Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil’s power fuel Mets’ win over Marlins
MIAMI — Much of the Mets lineup has yet to return from the All-Star break, with the exception of Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor. McNeil, when not home resting, has spent his time off at the golf course and at the water park. He’s been a force in the lineup after a dismal first half, […]
Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo shine
The Mets’ season was heading toward the bottom of Flushing Bay as of May 29, but that changed with a 27-13 run by the All-Star break. The second half of the season begins on Friday, and the Mets will certainly be fighting for a spot in the postseason. Let’s take a look at the results […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor not letting All-Star snub be a distraction
Francisco Lindor will not be affected by anything. The Mets’ star shortstop likely won’t be bothered by the flood of criticism he often receives, sometimes unfairly. The Mets’ highest-paid player isn’t going to be disheartened by the lack of recognition. The Mets’ leader is unlikely to change his mentality in the face of adversity. Francisco […]
This is more than just a hot streak for Mets’ Francisco Lindor
This is no longer just a positive trend. It’s not like there will be consecutive weeks of impressive at-bats. For Francisco Lindor, it was a long six-week stretch in which he performed at an elite level. Francisco Lindor hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning of the Mets’ 7-5 win over the Nationals. […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor strikes out after putting bat back on shoulder
In the top of the seventh inning on Saturday, with the Mets holding a one-run lead, Francisco Lindor took a pitch with a full count and appeared to drop his bat over his shoulder before the ball reached him. It was a slider from Giants relief pitcher Randy Rodriguez, the fourth pitch Lindor saw that […]
Francisco Lindor, Mets extend struggles in loss to Guardians
CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor returned home to Progressive Field on Monday and gave Guardians fans a treat. He did a zippo on the plate. The Mets’ shortstop wasn’t the only one ineffective, but his quiet performance was most noticeable for a player who was hitless in four at-bats and only had a batting average of […]
Francisco Lindor wishes Orioles kept Jackson Holliday in majors
Francisco Lindor entered the 21st game of his major league career in July 2015, batting .205 with an OPS of just .492 with Cleveland. Less than a month after being called up, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft wasn’t sure what his future held or if it included a return to […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor slowly regaining lefty batting stroke
SAN FRANCISCO — Francisco Lindor is starting to understand left-handed batting. The switch-hitting Mets shortstop was a weak left-handed hitter for the first three weeks of the season, but had something of a breakout over the weekend, going 5-for-9 (.555 batting average) and hitting a home run. . At-bat against the Dodgers. Before that surge, […]
Steve Cohen praises Mets fans for ‘positivity’ after Francisco Lindor ovations
Steve Cohen said he was happy to hear Mets fans loud and clear on Friday night. During the Amazin’s 6-1 win over the Royals at Citi Field, fans cheered loudly as Francisco Lindor started the season hitting just .111 amid a severe slump. Lindor also responded to the cheers, going 1-for-3 with a single, a […]