Mets’ Mark Vientos returns to action after battling ankle issue
Mark Vientos was left out of the Mets’ lineup for the second straight game against his wishes. Still, Vientos became the team’s designated hitter in place of J.D. Martinez, who was forced to leave Tuesday night’s game against the Athletics after being hit in the left elbow. The third baseman missed Sunday’s brutal 12-1 loss […]
Mets, Braves’ race to regain mojo will decide everything
The magic was real. It really was. Anyone who was at the ballpark during those balmy days in June and early July knew it was true. They heard and saw the sounds and sights of Citi Field, just like they had for a few precious days since October 2015, a month that had been a […]
Mets’ Jose Iglesias performs ‘OMG’ live at Rye’s Playland
Mets infielder Jose Iglesias brought his summer hit “OMG” to Rye Playland Park on Monday, belting out the song during a special meet-and-greet with fans. Iglesias had the crowd on its feet and dancing to the catchy tune, and the singer and baseball player even encouraged the crowd to sing along in a video posted […]
Ryne Stanek off to rough start with Mets after trade
Looking to bolster their bullpen, the Mets acquired Ryne Stanek from the Mariners before the July 30 deadline. So far, the results have been poor. Stanek gave up four runs and only got one out against his former team on Sunday in Seattle. Ryne Stanek has struggled since being acquired by the Mets at the […]
Mets’ Brandon Nimmo struggling to break out of slump
SEATTLE — Brandon Nimmo was one of the notable players left off the National League All-Star team after a poor six-week stretch. The Mets’ outfield has been a completely different force since returning from the hiatus than the one that led the team to a wild-card run. Nimmo entered Sunday batting just .158 with a […]
Starling Marte could make Mets return from injury during homestand
SEATTLE — Manager Carlos Mendoza will be the one to address a right fielder shortage if one does occur, but for now the Mets manager is only “excited” that the team may soon get another piece back. Starling Marte played in right field for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday. The veteran outfielder was hitless and walked […]
Mets swept by Mariners as Luis Severino struggles in lopsided loss
SEATTLE — T-Mobile Park teed off at Mets Park, with the visiting team going home with a crushing defeat on Sunday. Sure, the Mets avoided a shutout for the first time in three games, but it was a narrow victory. Their first trip to the Pacific Northwest in seven years ended with a 12-1 loss […]
Mets shut out by Mariners for second straight game
SEATTLE — If the Mets are trying to push past OMG and into LOL, the past two nights have been a good start. Let’s be clear: the Mariners have a talented pitching staff, they’re a team that could win the AL West and make some noise in October. But analyzing the first two games of […]
Tyrone Taylor helping Mets survive Starling Marte’s absence
SEATTLE — Starling Marte was a key part of the Mets’ lineup until he was placed on the disabled list in late June with right knee soreness. More than six weeks later, Marte remains sidelined — he’s rehabbing in the minor leagues and is scheduled to report to Double-A Binghamton on Sunday — but the […]
Reed Garrett returns to Mets in major bullpen boost
SEATTLE — The Mets lost a number of pitchers this season who are either not ready to return or still not ready to return, but one returned on Saturday. Reid Garrett, who has been on the disabled list for the past month with elbow swelling, was scheduled to return to action Saturday night against the […]