Mets’ J.D. Martinez may return to lineup vs. Braves, Chris Sale
ATLANTA — J.D. Martinez is a veteran with plenty of key late-season games under his belt, but that experience doesn't mean much to a struggling player. And Martinez is certainly in a slump. He arrived at Truist Park on Tuesday but struggled, going 0-for-32 at-bats, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to remove him from the starting […]
This Braves horror movie look all too familiar for Mets
ATLANTA — I've seen this horror movie before, but the Mets won't leave this haunted house alive. The cast changes for both teams, and the sets change as the Braves move ballparks every 20 years or so. But the end result? It's not just that the Mets came to Atlanta and lost on Tuesday night. […]
Mets show little fight in loss to Braves that trims NL wild-card led
ATLANTA — The opening act for a National League wild-card spot might have booed the Mets off on a Broadway stage, but it was greeted with raptures at Truist Park. Was it a lack of energy on the part of the Mets, or was the home team's pitching staff just superior? Perhaps it was a […]
How to watch Mets vs. Braves series live for free: Streaming, TV
If you buy through links on our site, New York Post may receive compensation or an affiliate commission. After winning three of four games in their series against the Phillies (keeping them from winning the NL East at Citi Field), the New York Mets will face their longtime rivals, the Atlanta Braves, in three of […]
Mets were ‘seriously listening’ on Luisangel Acuna offers at trade deadline
Luis Ángel Acuña's incredible run with the Mets almost didn't happen. Washington Post reporter Jon Heyman reported this week that David Stearns and team “listened seriously” to Acuña at this year's trade deadline but ultimately decided against dealing the rookie shortstop. The Mets instead made a series of moves in late July, acquiring starting pitcher […]
Trump supporter sues NY Mets for $2M
A woman who claims she was prevented from entering Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, is suing the team for damages. Orla Moody said in August that she and a friend were wearing MAGA hats and were told by staff at Citi Field that they couldn't enter the stadium wearing their pro-Trump hats. […]
Luisangel Acuña’s Mets emergence is critical with Francisco Lindor still out
Francisco Lindor hasn't played a full game in more than a week, and nothing he said or did on Sunday at Citi Field indicated he'll be ready to play a full game when the Mets open another key series on the road Tuesday, this time at Atlanta, with a wild-card spot on the line. Though […]
Mets not dwelling on past heading into crucial Braves series
The Mets last visited Atlanta in April, winning two of three games against the Braves as they bounced back from an 0-5 start to the season. A repeat performance over the next three days at Truist Park will see the Mets clinch a playoff berth. The Mets can still control their destiny by losing two […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso gets ovation in what could be final home game
Pete Alonso tilted his helmet toward the crowd before his first at-bat Sunday night in what may have been his final game at Citi Field as a Met. The sellout crowd in Queens gave a partial standing ovation, with fans chanting the first baseman's name as he came to bat in the bottom of the […]
Mets’ Edwin Diaz finishes thrilling six-out save to top Phillies
The Mets have been cautious with closer Edwin Diaz for most of the season after Diaz missed all of last year due to knee surgery. Those days are over now, with the team needing every win. And against the Phillies, the closer performed well for the second straight game. Edwin Diaz recorded the final two […]