Mets’ weighing new Jeff McNeil-less second base plan
The loss of Jeff McNeil for at least the remainder of the regular season will force the Mets to make decisions both at second base and around a roster spot. The Mets entered the game Saturday short on personnel after learning their second baseman had broken his wrist, inserting Jose Iglesias at second base and […]
Mets roll to ninth straight win, as Jose Quintana picks up 100th career victory
Jeff McNeil didn't pitch for at least the remainder of the regular season and was hitless in his first 4 2/3 innings. That doesn't matter to the Mets, who are doing everything right at the right time of the season. The Mets needed just one more inning to extend their winning streak to nine games, […]
Mets are basically in the playoffs even before October
The Mets are in the middle of a best-of-three week in search of a playoff spot, and they're in the middle of a best-of-three wild-card round series. If you haven't noticed, we already know the identities of 11 of the 12 postseason teams, excluding the incredible performances of the Cubs, Mariners and Red Sox. Of […]
Jordan Chiles throws Mets first pitch in mysterious NYFW sneakers
Nike invited Olympians to show off their mysterious new shoes. USA team gymnast and Nike athlete Jordan Childs accepted the task, pitching the Mets' first pitch at Citi Field on Friday night wearing a striking new black and silver Air Max that the brand has yet to name. According to Sneaker News. The sneaker also […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana looks to position himself for potential playoff start
If the Mets play in October, Jose Quintana wants to be available to start games in October. There are several obstacles, but the biggest are the Braves, Diamondbacks and Padres, who are competing with the Mets for the three National League wild-card spots. Internally, the competition is stiff with Sean Manaea, Luis Severino and David […]
Jeff McNeil exits with wrist contusion in Mets injury concern
The thriving Mets found reason for concern. Jeff McNeil left the game in the sixth inning of Friday's game against the Reds at Citi Field with a right wrist contusion that the team said will need to be evaluated Saturday. In the inning before, the second baseman tried to bunt but pulled his bat back […]
Edwin Diaz makes history with brother in electric Mets outing
With the score tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, a heartwarming turn of events unfolded. Edwin Diaz took the mound and struck out three batters on 14 pitches before leaving the field, his focus still on the mound. Reds right-hander Alexis Diaz took over for Edwin and was a bit outplayed, giving up […]
Mark Vientos crushes walk-off homer to send Mets to win
For a time last month, it seemed like every team ranked higher than the Mets in the National League wild-card race was winning on a daily basis. Now, Carlos Mendoza's side are causing similar anxiety for the same squad. It's a great time for the Mets, who delivered another well-rounded performance on Friday night at […]
Paul Blackburn’s Mets return will lead to rotation decisions
Paul Blackburn is expected to return to the Mets' starting rotation on Monday, but it has yet to be determined where his replacement will be assigned. Manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday refrained from naming who will join Blackburn as Toronto's starter on Tuesday. Tyler Megill, who made two starts for Blackburn while on injured reserve, […]
Mets’ playoff hopes increase tickets sales for likely historic September attendance
It finally happened in the bottom of the eighth inning in Queens on Wednesday, when Francisco Lindor stepped up to bat and the baseball crowd turned into a karaoke party. Lindor sensed the energy as the crowd began singing along to his entrance song, “My Girl,” and called a timeout before his turn at bat. […]