Griffin Canning extends Mets rotation’s homer-less streak to 11 games
Starting the Mets spin, especially using two of the main cogs from the IL, there is no tons of star power. But that doesn’t prevent the rest of the group from posting some impressive numbers. Griffin Canning’s latest strong outing on Tuesday, the rotation extended the Homeless Streak to 11 games, beating the longest stretch […]
Mets’ dominant pitching quiets Phillies’ bats again for impressive win to push streak to six
It turned out to be a gorgeous baseball night hinted at the end of the worst cold. The winter jacket was left at home, and the camera was out for the sundown. However, as the weather changed and sample sizes increased, there were no signs that the Mets pitching staff would succumb to the whims […]
Mets’ Reed Garrett keeps getting it done in high-pressure spots
Reed Garrett is waiting for the phone to ring, but it could be an alarm as well. Over almost four weeks of the season, baseball didn’t have a better firefighter. “I think it’s just one of those phones ringing and my name is called. So far, things are going well,” Garrett defeated the Phillies 5-1 […]
Pete Alonso coming up big for Mets in more ways than usual
Pete Alonso’s spring continued on Tuesday night. A sizzling baseman added another Kieran scoring double to win the Phillies 5-1 at Citifield. And he added some great pieces with the glove. Especially when Alonso chose a tough throw from Mark Vientos to prevent a run. Carlos Mendoza then called Alonso “probably the best game in […]
Mets’ attendance numbers had David Stearns doing ‘double takes’
The Mets front office has not noticed a boost to average attendance at Citifield last season. In the first 10 home games that entered Monday, the Mets averaged 36,705 fans and ranked seventh in MLB. Last season, the Mets finished 17th in attendance at home, averaging 29,484. “Our fans are generally outstanding this year,” baseball […]
Francisco Lindor homers twice as Mets survive rally to beat Phillies
Francisco Lindor will be the best Mets to make this season a success at home. The Mets shortstop struggling on the road was Superman at Citifield. On Monday night, he continued to save the Metropolis, winning the Phillies 5-4, expanding his winning streak to five games. Lindor’s three-run explosion in the seventh gave the Mets […]
Mets’ ‘difficult’ decision nearing as injury stars get return clarity
The reinforcements are on the way, and the Mets brass will face a major roster decision by Friday. Jeff McNeill and Francisco Alvarez are both scheduled to receive Triple A. Syracuse at-bats on Tuesday and Wednesday, and will be in position to join the Mets in the four-game series, starting in Washington on Friday, except […]
Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil will be reevaluated by Mets on Monday
Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeill both play minor league rehabilitation games on Sunday and are scheduled to be at Citifield, which will be re-evaluated on Monday. After that, according to Carlos Mendoza, they could continue to win minor league at-bats before returning to the Mets. Alvarez has been on the sidelines since spring training with […]
Mets’ Luis Torrens continues to shine as Francisco Alvarez nears return
Francisco Alvarez’s return to the Mets is nearing, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that his successor will be appointed frequently. According to coach Carlos Mendoza, Luis Torrence will thrive behind the plate and in the lineup, and will continue to be part of the mix, thrive behind the plate and in the lineup in Alvarez’s […]
Starling Marte struggling in transition to part-time Mets role
Sterling Marte’s move to a new role wasn’t as seamless as he and the Mets wanted. MARTE, who has reduced to part-time status for the first time in his career, shares DH duties with Jesse Winker, but has anemia .184/.273/.316 slash line with 44 plate appearances after a 3-0 victory in the Cardinals 3-0 on […]