Mets’ Kodai Senga sharp in one-inning rehab start
Kodai Senga threw 15 pitches for Triple-A Syracuse, allowing no runs in one inning, walking one and striking out two. The right-handed pitcher, who is recovering from a left calf injury, did not pitch the second inning after Syracuse's offense scored eight runs in a lengthy bottom of the first inning. Mets ace Kodai Senga […]
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez has rediscovered power stroke at perfect time
In his first 85 games in what was a statistically disappointing sophomore season for Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, Alvarez hit six home runs. Alvarez has won five of his last nine fights. Alvarez has emerged at the right time as one of baseball's best prospects, transforming into a powerful slugger who hit 25 home runs […]
Francisco Lindor-less Mets still thriving because of two unlikely heroes
Shohei Ohtani nearly beat out a National League MVP candidate while Francisco Lindor was sidelined with a back injury. It's not a surprise. Ohtani is arguably the most talented player of all time. Hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in a season would put him in the voters' hearts, even if Lindor remains […]
Sean Manaea’s dominance, clutch hits lead Mets to win over Phillies
With the Mets ace on the mound and possibly the Phillies ace on the mound Sunday, a three-game series against the tenacious Braves looming, and a sold-out, enthusiastic crowd in attendance, Saturday's game against the Mets technically took place on Sept. 21, but it had the weight and atmosphere of October. But it's not just […]
Mets making playoffs would be first step in much-needed ‘standard’ change
For the Mets, just making the playoffs this year is enough for now. But overall, this is surely another step in the Steve Cohen-David Stearns partnership in Year One, with the bigger picture they're pursuing being the one across from them this weekend at Citi Field and looming in Atlanta over the next few days. […]
Brandon Sproat, Nick Morabito win top awards for Mets system
When Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was in the press box at Citi Field earlier this season, much of his conversation with the media revolved around pitching prospect Brandon Sproat. Stearns spoke again to reporters on Friday about Sproat's rapid development, but this time with the right-hander sitting in the room. The Mets […]
Trump fan sues Mets for $2M over MAGA hat ban at Citi Field: ‘Emotional distress’
This Trump supporter has taken a hard line against the New York Mets. In a lawsuit filed in Brooklyn federal court on September 6, Orla Moody is seeking $2 million in damages from the team and Citi Field, claiming that she was barred from the stadium last month until she removed her “Make America Great […]
Mets take ugly loss to Phillies in second game of critical series
The Mets were counting on one quality start after another on their way to a lead in the race for a wild-card spot, but on Friday they were NQ (non-quality) and NC (non-competitive). A season-worst start from David Peterson combined with disappointing relief pitching led the Mets to a 12-2 loss to the Phillies in […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga to make short rehab start on Saturday
Kodai Senga will play one game before the minor league season ends this weekend and then be evaluated for a possible return to the Mets. The right-hander is scheduled to throw one or two innings (up to 35 pitches) at Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday in his first and only rehab start since returning from a […]
Mets’ ‘aggressive’ bullpen decision completely backfires
The Mets were still within striking distance when Carlos Mendoza brought in right-hander Adam Ottavino from the bullpen for the fourth inning. The Phillies were well within striking distance of the game after the top of the fourth inning, with the Mets trailing by six runs and ultimately falling 12-2 in a key game against […]