Mets escaping Braves doubleheader in playoffs should ease fans expecting worst
Before we get into the fondest memories for Mets fans through the 18-inning torture chamber that awaits them in Atlanta on Monday afternoon, let's start with some happier memories. Let's go back to 1973. This was the only time the Mets were forced to hold a doubleheader due to inclement weather the day after the […]
Mets to start David Peterson in crucial Sunday game vs. Brewers
MILWAUKEE — The sinking Mets will turn to David Peterson for relief. Coach Carlos Mendoza said the club will use a left-hander, who has been strong all season but has struggled in recent games, instead of Luis Severino in the series finale Sunday at American Family Field. Announced. The Mets are starting to fall into […]
Mets still control own destiny if they can halt untimely funk in time
MILWAUKEE — The Mets are losing an important game here, but at least they're getting some useful information. The most obvious knowledge they've gleaned so far is this: If they're lucky enough to qualify for the playoffs, and yes, even if they don't win a single time on this trip. Best to avoid Brewers – […]
Mets need to figure it out with playoff destiny still in their hands
MILWAUKEE — The Mets are ticketed to play two to four more regular-season games heading into Saturday night's matchup here in what should be one of the most unusual and perhaps unfortunate season finishes ever. is. On paper it looks like they have a good chance of making the playoffs (more on that later), but […]
Mets blanked by Brewers as MLB playoff path gets trickier
MILWAUKEE — So much for standing up and making a strong case for a National League wild-card spot. The Mets still have a chance to play baseball in October, but a statement weekend turned what should have been a relatively easy path to the playoffs into a stressful struggle. On Saturday night, the Mets meekly […]
Travis d’Arnaud puts dent in Mets’ playoff hopes with walk-off homer in Braves’ win
ATLANTA — Former Met Travis d'Arnaud hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves maintained their postseason momentum with a 2-1 victory over the playoff-bound Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Reynaldo López came off the disabled list and pitched strongly for six innings for the Braves, who moved one […]
Brewers prove to Mets they would be tough playoff opponent
MILWAUKEE — It's unclear whether the Mets will play in October, but this weekend started with the club getting a good look at how the team will play in October. Brewers run. They are aggressors and wait for other people's mistakes. They play defense. They generate leads and retain leads. On Friday night, the Brewers […]
How Francisco Lindor fared in return to Mets’ lineup: ‘felt good enough’
MILWAUKEE — If there was a benefit to the Mets' two postponed games in Atlanta, it was giving Francisco Lindor some extra rest. After missing eight consecutive games due to lower back discomfort, the Mets shortstop finally returned to action on Friday, going 2-for-4 with a walk in his team's 8-4 loss to the Brewers. […]
Brewers more than OK if Mets have to face Braves in doubleheader on Monday
MILWAUKEE — David Stearns believed he spoke for everyone involved when he said, “Nobody wants to do a doubleheader on Monday.” He wasn't thinking about the Brewers. The Mets, Braves and Major League Baseball don't want to cram two postponed games this week into one day after the regular season ends and the day before […]
Mets picked wrong time for latest low-effort clunker
MILWAUKEE — Nearly 36 hours after fleeing a natural disaster in the South, the Mets committed a self-inflicted blunder by exploding in the opening minutes of a crucial game with ace Sean Manaea still on the mound. The Mets are still in control of their own destiny after losing the series opener here, but that's […]