Mets’ J.D. Martinez day to day after getting plunked in left elbow
To add insult to injury, the Athletics suffered a 9-4 loss, with J.D. Martinez leaving the game early with a bruised elbow. Martinez is being monitored after X-rays were negative on his left elbow, where he took a 99.6 mph fastball in his lone at-bat on Tuesday. The Mets’ designated hitter, a key member of […]
Edwin Diaz calls out Austin Adams for mocking Mets’ ‘OMG’ celebration
Austin Adams decided to have a little fun on Tuesday night at the expense of the Mets, where he pitched in spring training before being sold to the Athletics before the start of the season. Adams was called into relief with a runner on second and no outs after the Mets had already cut a […]
Mets aren’t going to beat Braves in playoff race by playing like this
The Mets have their best chance in years to finally beat their longtime rivals, the injured Braves, but it’s not going to happen this way. It was a lovely calm night in Flushing, and the Mets were a blessing to all of Queens County, but the mood of fans soured as they began to realize […]
Mets’ dreadful play continues with ugly loss to lowly A’s in start key homestand
The road trip from hell was over, but the Mets brought home their hellish losing streak. Carlos Mendoza’s team had a prepared excuse for a 10-game, four-city, 10-day trip that ended with a three-game blitz in Seattle. On Tuesday, they had no such alibi. Pete Alonso’s fall on his face Bottom of the 6th inning. […]
Mets’ Mark Vientos returns to action after battling ankle issue
Mark Vientos was left out of the Mets’ lineup for the second straight game against his wishes. Still, Vientos became the team’s designated hitter in place of J.D. Martinez, who was forced to leave Tuesday night’s game against the Athletics after being hit in the left elbow. The third baseman missed Sunday’s brutal 12-1 loss […]
Mets, Braves’ race to regain mojo will decide everything
The magic was real. It really was. Anyone who was at the ballpark during those balmy days in June and early July knew it was true. They heard and saw the sounds and sights of Citi Field, just like they had for a few precious days since October 2015, a month that had been a […]
Mets’ Jose Iglesias performs ‘OMG’ live at Rye’s Playland
Mets infielder Jose Iglesias brought his summer hit “OMG” to Rye Playland Park on Monday, belting out the song during a special meet-and-greet with fans. Iglesias had the crowd on its feet and dancing to the catchy tune, and the singer and baseball player even encouraged the crowd to sing along in a video posted […]
Ryne Stanek off to rough start with Mets after trade
Looking to bolster their bullpen, the Mets acquired Ryne Stanek from the Mariners before the July 30 deadline. So far, the results have been poor. Stanek gave up four runs and only got one out against his former team on Sunday in Seattle. Ryne Stanek has struggled since being acquired by the Mets at the […]
Mets’ Brandon Nimmo struggling to break out of slump
SEATTLE — Brandon Nimmo was one of the notable players left off the National League All-Star team after a poor six-week stretch. The Mets’ outfield has been a completely different force since returning from the hiatus than the one that led the team to a wild-card run. Nimmo entered Sunday batting just .158 with a […]
Starling Marte could make Mets return from injury during homestand
SEATTLE — Manager Carlos Mendoza will be the one to address a right fielder shortage if one does occur, but for now the Mets manager is only “excited” that the team may soon get another piece back. Starling Marte played in right field for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday. The veteran outfielder was hitless and walked […]