Mets’ Starling Marte plays hero with walk-off single in extras vs. Nationals
Just when the Mets needed another hero, Starling Marte came to bat in the top of the 10th inning.Number He pitched an inning on Monday night and became that guy. Francisco Lindor's back is still sore, but not as bad as the Mets' lineup. Marte hit a walk-off RBI single to lead his team to […]
New York Mets Gloriously Honor Their Good Luck Charm Grimace With His Own Commemorative Purple Seat
I hate the Mets, but I think this is pretty cool. McDonald's legendary character Grimmus has (amusingly) been the New York Mets' good luck charm throughout the 2024 season, and now, with just two weeks left in the season, the team has decided to honor the icon at Citi Field — and in style. (Related […]
Mets avoid calamity with Francisco Lindor’s back injury update
Francisco Lindor received the good news following an MRI on his lower back on Monday that he is expected to play again during the regular season. On the other hand, he won't be joining the Mets right away. The Mets shortstop said he will miss three to five days, but it could only be two […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor set for MRI after back soreness
PHILADELPHIA — Francisco Lindor returned to the Mets lineup but not for long, and with his bad back, it's unclear what the Mets will get out of their shortstop for the rest of the season. The shortstop left the game Saturday because of back pain he experienced in Friday's win, then left before the bottom […]
Mets’ stars can’t let season spiral into a Francisco Lindor what-if
PHILADELPHIA — Luis Ángel Acuña jogged onto base as a shortstop in the bottom of the second inning Sunday, sounding the alarm that had been sounded a day earlier when Francisco Lindor missed his first game of the season. Lindor had been determined to get in the starting lineup, but it was clear his back […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana open to bullpen move if Kodai Senga returns
PHILADELPHIA — Manager Jose Quintana is a big supporter of Kodai Senga returning to the pitching staff after recovering from a strained left calf that has sidelined him since July. And the left-hander said Sunday that he's willing to pitch in relief if necessary to make space for Senga. “I'm focused on my next start, […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor hoping to play in ‘next 14 games that we have left’
PHILADELPHIA — Pitcher Francisco Lindor missed Saturday's first game of the season because of a sore back, eliminating the possibility of him playing all 162 games for the Mets this year. “That wasn't my goal,” Lindor said after the Mets' 6-4 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. “My goal is to be there […]
Bryce Harper’s two homers ruins outing for Mets’ Luis Severino
PHILADELPHIA — Luis Severino pitched a dominant performance for the majority of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The exception was when he hit two home runs against right-hander Bryce Harper. “I couldn't hit anybody but Harper,” Severino said after the 6-4 loss to Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park. “Harper was the only guy that […]
Mets’ Luisangel Acuna has two-hit night in long-awaited MLB debut
PHILADELPHIA — It was a disappointing loss, but Luisángel Acuña made his long-awaited MLB debut for the Mets on Saturday and impressed at the plate. The 22-year-old filled in for the injured Francisco Lindor at shortstop and had two hits in a 6-4 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Acuña was promoted from […]
Mets cough up lead in crushing loss to rival Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — The first rule when playing against the Phillies, especially in their ballpark, is to never let your guard down after building an early lead. Though the Mets were without Francisco Lindor, they still looked comfortable on Saturday after blowing a four-run lead in the third inning. But that was the only score the […]