How Francisco Alvarez has made Mets’ pitching staff better
The Francisco Alvarez effect is real. The Mets are 29-13 in games with the precocious young catcher and 17-32 in games without him. Certainly, his offensive improvement has been noticeable: His .852 OPS entering Wednesday’s game was third-best among catchers with at least 100 plate appearances. Francisco Alvarez shakes hands with right-hander Luis Severino after […]
Mets’ beleaguered bullpen gets it done in win over Nationals
Bullpen pitchers have suffered alarming injuries at Citi Field, and it happened again Wednesday. The Mets lost Reid Garrett to an elbow injury on the same day that Phil Mutton arrived after being acquired from the Rays. Garrett was placed on the 15-day disabled list awaiting the results of an MRI after a tough game […]
Luis Severino continues to roll for Mets even as innings mount
The last time Luis Severino pitched that many innings in the majors was in 2018, during his second All-Star season with the Yankees. And after allowing eight or more hits in three of his past four games, it’s fair to wonder if the strain is on Severino, who is in the midst of a resurgent […]
Jose Iglesias comes up with big hit in Mets’ win over Nationals
From the studio to the bat, Jose Iglesias has been churning out hit single after hit single. The “OMG” singer is working as second baseman for Platoon on the sidelines, and it looks like he’ll be doing much more than that. The right-handed hitter Iglesias, who starts at second base against left-handed batters, hit a […]
Mets lay out game plan to get Christian Scott to finish line
Despite the Mets having strict innings limits on pitcher Christian Scott this season, Scott does not have a strict innings limit, manager David Stearns said. There is no set amount the team is allocating for the rookie right-hander. But the team has done everything it can to ensure his future health, including removing him after […]
This is more than just a hot streak for Mets’ Francisco Lindor
This is no longer just a positive trend. It’s not like there will be consecutive weeks of impressive at-bats. For Francisco Lindor, it was a long six-week stretch in which he performed at an elite level. Francisco Lindor hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning of the Mets’ 7-5 win over the Nationals. […]
Brandon Nimmo doesn’t need All-Star nod to prove his value to Mets
This is an old but good one: This was on December 10th, 2017 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. Rumors had just started to circulate that the Yankees were looking to make a strong showing at the Winter Meetings. They were looking to trade Starlin Castro, Jose Devers and […]
Jose Quintana twirls another gem as Mets outlast Nationals
Jose Quintana was a weak link a month ago, but has since developed into the Mets’ most effective starting pitcher. If the change continues, it could boost the team’s playoff hopes or allow the Mets to receive something in return for the veteran left-hander at the trade deadline if they fall out of wild-card contention. […]
How Kodai Senga fared in second Mets rehab start
Kodai Senga reached his pitch limit before completing the third inning on Tuesday, but he held opposing pitchers scoreless for the second straight game since beginning his minor league rehab program. Making his Triple-A Syracuse debut, the right-hander pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, allowing just two hits and walking two while striking out […]
Mets legend Keith Hernandez calls out fan base’s ‘grotesque’ chant he can’t stand
New York Mets fans have had much to celebrate these days, despite what seemed like a losing season at the start of 2024. The Mets are in the National League running for a playoff spot, and fans are packing Citi Field to show solidarity with one another, whether it’s because of Grimmas or the “OMG” […]