Mark Vientos’ Mets rise is only a surprise to everyone else
Mark Vientos came almost out of nowhere to become a standout in the Mets' miraculous season and a star in a postseason that saw low expectations but a spectacular comeback. This is a fantastic end-September-October period run by the club to reflect his young career. Vientos rose from a fringe figure in the Mets' scheme […]
Mets had a perfect response after getting bullied in NLCS opener
It was flattened by the haymaker. You can also blame jet lag. You can blame Jack Flaherty for pitching the biggest game of his life. You can blame the Angelino crowd for trying their best to recreate what the Mets enjoyed last week against Queens on behalf of the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine. You can […]
Mark Vientos’ grand slam helps Mets even NLCS with Game 2 win over Dodgers
The New York Mets tied the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, winning another Grand Slam postseason game. The Mets defeated the Dodgers 7-3, largely due to Mark Vientos hitting a grand slam in the top of the second inning that helped New York establish a solid cushion. Francisco […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams roasted for wearing both Yankees, Mets logos on hat
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' level playing field with the two remaining MLB teams in the postseason in his jurisdiction is upsetting New Yorkers. Adams was seen wearing a hat with an “X” between the Mets and Yankees logos at the Columbus Day parade in Manhattan on Monday, indicating that he leans toward one […]
Mets stepping up in class with Dodgers will put resilience to new test after forgettable loss
LOS ANGELES — The Mets have been coming to Dodger Stadium, one of the most perfect locations on earth with the stunning San Gabriel Mountains, gorgeous green manicured lawns, and a beautiful color scheme throughout California, for several months. It was, if not the ugliest game in weeks. . A team that could seemingly never […]
Francisco Lindor has chance to change everything for Mets in NLCS
He gave his all and gave his all for the Mets for five months. On the final Monday of the season, with the Mets gasping for breath, he hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning that was as close to CPR as the sport would allow. The Mets threw runner after runner on […]
Mets won’t be hesitant to start Jeff McNeil in right spot during NLCS
LOS ANGELES — Jeff McNeil missed more than a month before returning to the Mets' roster on Sunday, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll be limited to a bench role. The veteran utility man was placed on the NLCS roster after a short period of rehabilitation for his right wrist, but was left out of […]
Mets’ Sean Manaea looking to rewrite personal history of Dodgers struggles
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the final stop on the Sean Manaea Redemption Tour. The left-handed pitcher entered the playoffs with a 15.26 ERA in three postseason games. In his first pitch in October of this year, he held the Brewers to just two runs in five innings, dispelling concerns that he was not suited […]
Dodgers use timely hitting to support Jack Flaherty’s gem in NLCS opener vs Mets
Emotions were running high Sunday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets faced off in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. The Mets were aiming for their first World Series appearance since the 2015 season thanks to Daniel Murphy's miraculous run since Los Angeles' 2020 season was affected by the […]
Jesse Winker’s baserunning blunder cost Mets lone chance for rally in NLCS Game 1
Just when it looked like the Mets were finally going to make a comeback in Game 1 of the NL CS against the Dodgers, they ran away with a potential big inning on their own. The Mets appeared to be on a roll Sunday night at Dodger Stadium after Jesse Winker led off the fifth […]