Mets’ Sean Manaea looking to rewrite personal history of Dodgers struggles
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the final stop on the Sean Manaea Redemption Tour. The left-handed pitcher entered the playoffs with a 15.26 ERA in three postseason games. In his first pitch in October of this year, he held the Brewers to just two runs in five innings, dispelling concerns that he was not suited […]
Dodgers use timely hitting to support Jack Flaherty’s gem in NLCS opener vs Mets
Emotions were running high Sunday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets faced off in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. The Mets were aiming for their first World Series appearance since the 2015 season thanks to Daniel Murphy's miraculous run since Los Angeles' 2020 season was affected by the […]
Jesse Winker’s baserunning blunder cost Mets lone chance for rally in NLCS Game 1
Just when it looked like the Mets were finally going to make a comeback in Game 1 of the NL CS against the Dodgers, they ran away with a potential big inning on their own. The Mets appeared to be on a roll Sunday night at Dodger Stadium after Jesse Winker led off the fifth […]
Mets leave Adam Ottavino off NLCS roster as Jeff McNeil returns
LOS ANGELES — Adam Ottavino is a strange man. The Mets added Jeff McNeil to the NLCS roster after a two-game rehabilitation period in the Arizona Fall League, and retained Luis Angel Acuña, who was retained due to his late game defense and base running. With Ottavino out of position, the Mets decided to reduce […]
Five things Mets fans should know about Dodgers ahead of NLCS
Here are five things to know about the Dodgers as the Mets open the 2024 NLCS in Los Angeles. 1. Ah, memories Jacob deGrom and Zack Greinke were the starters in Game 5 of the 2015 NLDS, which the Mets won. Bartolo Colon waited in the bullpen. Chase Utley, who played the Queens villain in […]
Mets’ Jeff McNeil has ‘a good chance’ to be on NLCS roster
Jeff McNeil managed second base well, and his final remaining test in the Arizona Fall League was in right field. “If he's healthy, there's a good chance he'll play.” [NLCS] We'll decide on our lineup and go from there,'' manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday during the team's practice at Citi Field. McNeil, who is rehabbing […]
Mets’ meeting after ugly Dodgers sweet saved sinking season
Manager Reed Garrett won't discount the June 12 game in which Grimas threw out the first pitch as a possible turning point for the Mets. Before grimace: 28-37. After the grimace: 61-36, at least a berth to the NLCS. “It's hard to deny the impact Grimas has had on this team,” Garrett said, with great […]
Mets name Kodai Senga their NLCS Game 1 starter
In their second consecutive playoff series, the Mets will open Game 1 with their aces. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Saturday that the Mets' Kodai Chiga is scheduled to start and pitch about three innings in Sunday's NL CS opener against the Dodgers, and that he plans to pitch about three innings the next […]
These NYC delis are serving up sandwiches in honor of the Mets and Yankees
These delis bring the “sub” to the Subway series. While New Yorkers salivate at the prospect of their two local teams potentially meeting in a Gotham-only World Series, local eateries are being sliced up in honor of their local “heroes,” ie. They offer specialty sandwiches. Benetelli's Italian Deli Located in College Point, just a few […]
Francisco Alvarez ‘won’t stop’ during Mets’ magical ride
The Mets have played 20 games since September 16, and Francisco Alvarez has started 17 of them. Luis Torrence last started a game on September 30th (the meaningless final day of a doubleheader in Atlanta), on a day when the Mets have only played one game since September 28th. Not allowed to participate. It's been […]