Mets’ first-half turnaround to save season had five key moments
First-year manager Carlos Mendoza firmly believes “something special is happening” with the Mets, and Pete Alonso noted Sunday that there’s a “good vibe” among the team and the crowd at Citi Field. After a slow start, the on-the-ball Mets went into the All-Star break with a 49-46 record and third place in the National League […]
Mets collect Division I players during Day 2 of 2024 MLB Draft
The Mets have bolstered their roster this year with players who look like they might be major league ready, adding nine Division I college players to their first 10 picks in the 2024 MLB Draft. That’s exactly how things got sour, Mets vice president of amateur scouting Chris Gross said on a Zoom conference call […]
Mets’ Jose Iglesias performs ‘OMG’ at All-Star Game festivities
It’s a cliché that rappers want to be big and people who want to be big want to be rappers, but Mets’ Jose Iglesias is actually living both dreams. With MLB’s All-Star break starting on Monday, the 34-year-old rookie headed to Arlington, Texas, to take part in the celebrations, though not as a player. Instead, […]
Royals’ Seth Lugo has proven Mets wrong with All-Star nod as starter
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rather than feeling resentful about where he was, Seth Lugo seems content to be where he is. The Royals right-hander has finally earned his place in the starting rotation and played every game leading up to Tuesday’s All-Star Game. To reach the top of baseball, he had to come from the depths […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso eliminated in first round of Home Run Derby
ARLINGTON, Texas — Pete Alonso made history in the Home Run Derby, but it wasn’t enough. Alonso, who was seeking a third Derby victory to tie Ken Griffey Jr. for the most all-time, was hit by 12 home runs in the first round at Globe Life Field on Monday before quietly exiting the tournament. Simply […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso doesn’t ‘want to get traded’ before deadline
ARLINGTON, Texas — Judging by the Mets’ moves — they’ve risen from last place, avoided a sale and are in position to make the playoffs at the All-Star break — it’s looking more likely that Pete Alonso will remain in Queens at least until the end of the season. The development was a welcome one […]
Mets take Oklahoma State’s Carson Benge in first round of 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas — A new chapter in the Mets’ development system has begun with a bang, as a second two-way player comes out of Oklahoma State. At least, he hopes to be a two-way player. Carson Benge, a left-handed outfielder known for his hitting but also a strong right-handed pitcher, was selected 19th overall […]
Mets’ David Stearns has tough trade deadline questions to answer
ARLINGTON, Texas — The last time the Mets tried their hand at using a top prospect, they included pitcher J.T. Ginn during 2022 spring training to acquire Chris Bassitt from the Athletics. The Mets last attempted a trade at the trade deadline on July 30, 2021, when they acquired Jaybee Baez and Trevor Williams from […]
Mets, Yankees look destined for MLB playoffs despite flaws
ARLINGTON, Texas — Throughout an anxiety-filled first half, both the Yankees and Mets confounded critics, overcame glaring weaknesses and ultimately crafted mostly positive narratives. Things have looked dicey at times (and dire in the Mets’ case), but the smart take is that both teams will continue to play into October. While there’s a lot being […]
Mets allow six homers in loss to Rockies as winning streak ends
Back in May and June, it would have been unthinkable to even think about the Mets reaching 50 wins by the All-Star break. The team ultimately fell one win short of that total after an 8-5 loss to the Rockies at Citi Field on Sunday ended a five-game home winning streak. Starting pitcher Jose Quintana […]