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J.D. Martinez’s ankle soreness came from issue with new cleats

WASHINGTON — It must be the shoes. J.D. Martinez, who had started 28 games for the Mets, was removed from Tuesday’s starting lineup because of a sore left ankle, but later attributed it to the cleats he had been wearing the night before. “To be honest, I had to try out the new cleats because […]

J.D. Martinez’s heroics at plate propel Mets once again

J.D. Martinez continues to score important runs for the Mets. The six-time All-Star, one game after hitting his first career walk-off home run, hit a crucial two-run double in the third inning to give the Mets a 2-1 victory over the Padres on Friday night at Citi Field. After the game, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza […]

J.D. Martinez’s late homer lifts Mets to win vs. Diamondbacks

After a chaotic Wednesday that featured several worrisome injuries and relief pitcher panic during and after the game, leading to DFAs and players-only meetings, the Mets desperately needed not just signs of life but signs of stability. A series of performances by the club’s veteran members completely changed the situation. Francisco Lindor’s hitting gave the […]

J.D. Martinez’s swing fractures Willson Contreras’ arm

The Cardinals’ season ended Tuesday when J.D. Martinez’s swing shattered catcher Willson Contreras’ left forearm, and the three-time All-Star was ejected with what the team ultimately announced was a broken left arm. With one out in the second inning, Miles Mikolas threw a slider that caused the Mets’ designated hitter to miss. JD Martinez hit […]

J.D. Martinez’s strong debut can’t keep Mets from falling to Cardinals

Perhaps the addition of J.D. Martinez will be a game changer for the Mets over the long season. However, nothing could change the first match. Martinez had a successful debut, racking up his first few hits with his new team, but was unable to turn on the Mets’ offense and was largely turned off in […]

How J.D. Martinez’s Mets arrival affects red-hot Tyrone Taylor

Tyrone Taylor joined the Mets as the team’s fourth outfielder and has started multiple games in all three outfield spots so far this season. More than that, he’s one of the most productive hitters on the team. Despite only 54 at-bats, Taylor’s 13 RBIs were second on the team behind Brandon Nimmo’s 15 RBIs. Tyrone […]

J.D. Martinez’s Mets mates thrilled to have slugger

PORT STREET LUCIE — The Mets have acquired another explosive bat and have a better chance of becoming a legitimate playoff contender. Mets players participated in a workout at Clover Park on Friday, while others were in Tampa for a Grapefruit League game against the Yankees, but the night before the club had purchased J.D. […]