Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Diaz lift Mets to series win over Phillies
The idea of arriving in Atlanta for the penultimate series of the regular season with a slim chance of a playoff berth was probably easier for the Mets to swallow when they last left Atlanta in April. Now the Mets get a bonus package. They are in the driver's seat. The final business before the […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga won’t return during regular season
Kodai Senga made an abbreviated rehab appearance at Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday but will not return to the Mets during the regular season. The right-hander threw just 15 pitches in the game because of a triceps strain, manager Carlos Mendoza said, and he won't be eligible for a limited return to the Mets this week. […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga sharp in one-inning rehab start
Kodai Senga threw 15 pitches for Triple-A Syracuse, allowing no runs in one inning, walking one and striking out two. The right-handed pitcher, who is recovering from a left calf injury, did not pitch the second inning after Syracuse's offense scored eight runs in a lengthy bottom of the first inning. Mets ace Kodai Senga […]
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez has rediscovered power stroke at perfect time
In his first 85 games in what was a statistically disappointing sophomore season for Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, Alvarez hit six home runs. Alvarez has won five of his last nine fights. Alvarez has emerged at the right time as one of baseball's best prospects, transforming into a powerful slugger who hit 25 home runs […]
Francisco Lindor-less Mets still thriving because of two unlikely heroes
Shohei Ohtani nearly beat out a National League MVP candidate while Francisco Lindor was sidelined with a back injury. It's not a surprise. Ohtani is arguably the most talented player of all time. Hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in a season would put him in the voters' hearts, even if Lindor remains […]
Sean Manaea’s dominance, clutch hits lead Mets to win over Phillies
With the Mets ace on the mound and possibly the Phillies ace on the mound Sunday, a three-game series against the tenacious Braves looming, and a sold-out, enthusiastic crowd in attendance, Saturday's game against the Mets technically took place on Sept. 21, but it had the weight and atmosphere of October. But it's not just […]
Mets making playoffs would be first step in much-needed ‘standard’ change
For the Mets, just making the playoffs this year is enough for now. But overall, this is surely another step in the Steve Cohen-David Stearns partnership in Year One, with the bigger picture they're pursuing being the one across from them this weekend at Citi Field and looming in Atlanta over the next few days. […]
Brandon Sproat, Nick Morabito win top awards for Mets system
When Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was in the press box at Citi Field earlier this season, much of his conversation with the media revolved around pitching prospect Brandon Sproat. Stearns spoke again to reporters on Friday about Sproat's rapid development, but this time with the right-hander sitting in the room. The Mets […]
Trump fan sues Mets for $2M over MAGA hat ban at Citi Field: ‘Emotional distress’
This Trump supporter has taken a hard line against the New York Mets. In a lawsuit filed in Brooklyn federal court on September 6, Orla Moody is seeking $2 million in damages from the team and Citi Field, claiming that she was barred from the stadium last month until she removed her “Make America Great […]
Mets take ugly loss to Phillies in second game of critical series
The Mets were counting on one quality start after another on their way to a lead in the race for a wild-card spot, but on Friday they were NQ (non-quality) and NC (non-competitive). A season-worst start from David Peterson combined with disappointing relief pitching led the Mets to a 12-2 loss to the Phillies in […]