Harrison Bader comes up big for Mets with two-homer game
The Mets bet on Harrison Bader to improve their outfield defense after several injury-plagued seasons in the Bronx and elsewhere. The former Gold Glove winner has remained mostly healthy and showed plenty of power, hitting two of the Mets’ five home runs in Friday night’s win over the Rockies at Citi Field. Perhaps most importantly, […]
Mets bash five home runs, avoid late collapse in raucous win
From the resident DJ to the flashing lights to the massive crowd that was standing for much of the night, Citi Field felt like one big party Friday night. Jose Iglesias’ hit “OMG” played as the Mets hit five home runs, as the home team relentlessly attacked the pitching staff with the worst ERA in […]
Jose Butto thriving in new Mets role since shift to bullpen
Jose Butt was a competent starter for the Mets earlier this season and has been even more impressive since returning from Triple-A earlier this month to provide a versatile addition to an injured relief corps, allowing no runs in three relief appearances. The 26-year-old right-hander recorded three or more outs in each of those games, […]
David Peterson helps keep Mets rotation afloat with strong start
With a runner on third base before being out in the top of the second, David Peterson needed a strikeout. Or three. Left-handed starting pitcher Peterson continued his strong recent game for the Mets by striking out the next three batters he faced to thwart the biggest threat he faced, pitching six scoreless innings in […]
The most important part of Mets’ improbable vault into playoff spot
When the Mets wake up Friday morning, open the Post to look at the box score and the standings (as I’m sure they start their day by opening the Post and checking the box score and the standings), they’ll notice something very fun written next to their team’s name. They will see this: “—” This […]
Mets get ‘huge sense of relief’ with Reed Garrett injury update
The best news came on the afternoon the Mets clinched a playoff berth with a 7-0 victory over the Nationals at Citi Field. Reid Garrett, the star of the bullpen this season, should be fine. There was serious concern within the club after the prized right-hander reported discomfort in his elbow and forearm and, on […]
Starling Marte’s injury progress has slowed as Mets absence lingers
While the development of one Mets outfielder has slowed, another Mets outfield prospect is returning to the field. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Starling Marte’s latest MRI showed “improvement” but not enough to allow the 35-year-old to resume baseball activities. Marte, who had been sidelined for about three weeks with a bone bruise in his right […]
Ron Darling rips Luis Severino for ‘inexcusable mistake’ by Mets
On Wednesday night, the Mets made the bad moments even worse. After Luis Severino allowed a tying single to the Nationals’ Juan Yepes in the top of the fourth inning of a game the Mets eventually won 6-2, the starting pitcher failed to cover home plate and catcher Francisco Alvarez, allowing another run to score […]
Brandon Nimmo homers for third straight game in Mets’ win
Brandon Nimmo has not hidden his disappointment in not making the All-Star Game. The Mets outfielder believes his numbers are good enough to merit selection, but that’s not what’s behind his recent power surge. “It’s something special to me. [motivation]”That’s true, but it’s never worked for me,” Nimmo told The Post after hitting his third […]
Mets weighing when Kodai Senga will make next rehab start
The Mets plan to wait to see if Kodai Senga is healthy, but the rehabbing ace could be rescheduled for his next minor league appearance and pitch on the standard four-day rest period. Over the past year and a half, the Mets have given Senga as many days of rest between starts as possible, similar […]