Sean Manaea’s latest strong start buys time for Mets’ offense
With Francisco Lindor out and the offense stagnating, Sean Manaea kept the Mets in the game long enough for the offense to get going. The left-handed starting pitcher allowed just one earned run on four hits and one walk over seven innings, striking out six and laying the foundation for the Mets' 2-1 bottom of […]
Sean Manaea’s gem, big inning lead Mets to win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — In the run-up to the unusual event of cramming a one-off make-up game into an already jam-packed road trip for the Mets, the significance of the novelty was somewhat easy to forget. Carlos Mendoza’s team entered the game 1.5 games back in the race for the final National League wild card […]
Sean Manaea’s seven brilliant innings propel Mets to shutout win over Twins
The Mets’ moves at the trade deadline were largely unremarkable, and were largely similar to the approach the front office took when putting together their team last winter. Perhaps Exhibit A is Sean Manaea, the only free agent the club signed to a multiyear contract (two years, $28 million). Manaea has been practicing well and […]
Mets have to get the word out on Sean Manaea’s new delivery
PORT STREET SEA — Sean Manaea’s new quick throw with a runner on first base may have fooled even the umpires Monday. Roderick Arias was given a double for a balk in the third inning of the Mets’ 0-3 game against the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field. The ruling was that Manaea, a left-hander, did not […]
Sean Manaea’s sweeper success adds promising arm to Mets rotation
The Mets have added a third new arm to their starting rotation next season. Sean Manaea improved his velocity last year and found success with a new pitch. The Mets are now hoping the left-handed pitcher can translate that into a good season or two for the club. Manaea agreed to a two-year contract worth […]