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 […]
Mets leave Adam Ottavino off NLCS roster as Jeff McNeil returns
LOS ANGELES — Adam Ottavino is a strange man. The Mets added Jeff McNeil to the NLCS roster after a two-game rehabilitation period in the Arizona Fall League, and retained Luis Angel Acuña, who was retained due to his late game defense and base running. With Ottavino out of position, the Mets decided to reduce […]
Five things Mets fans should know about Dodgers ahead of NLCS
Here are five things to know about the Dodgers as the Mets open the 2024 NLCS in Los Angeles. 1. Ah, memories Jacob deGrom and Zack Greinke were the starters in Game 5 of the 2015 NLDS, which the Mets won. Bartolo Colon waited in the bullpen. Chase Utley, who played the Queens villain in […]
Mets’ Jeff McNeil has ‘a good chance’ to be on NLCS roster
Jeff McNeil managed second base well, and his final remaining test in the Arizona Fall League was in right field. “If he's healthy, there's a good chance he'll play.” [NLCS] We'll decide on our lineup and go from there,'' manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday during the team's practice at Citi Field. McNeil, who is rehabbing […]
Mets’ meeting after ugly Dodgers sweet saved sinking season
Manager Reed Garrett won't discount the June 12 game in which Grimas threw out the first pitch as a possible turning point for the Mets. Before grimace: 28-37. After the grimace: 61-36, at least a berth to the NLCS. “It's hard to deny the impact Grimas has had on this team,” Garrett said, with great […]