Mets join Jose Iglesias for ‘OMG’ performance at Citi Field event
Oh my goodness! The Mets are crazy about their teammate’s hot new song. During a Thursday night event at Citi Field, Mets players took part in a live performance by Jose Iglesias and showed their love for his new song, “OMG.” As the chorus began, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, J.D. Martinez, Mark Vientos […]
Nationals call up top prospect James Wood before Mets series
One of MLB’s brightest young stars is finally set to step onto the big stage. According to multiple reports, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, the No. 3 ranked prospect in baseball, will be called up to the team. Wood will make his MLB debut on Monday when the Nationals open a four-game series against the […]
Francisco Alvarez’s presence has meant everything to surging Mets
On the morning of June 1, the Mets and Astros were both suffering from the same baseball catatonia. Both teams had tough first two months. Both teams were exhibiting the classic symptoms. The pitching was good but we didn’t get any hits. The hitting was good, but the pitching was awful. Then there was the […]
Mets rolling since return of ‘leader’ Francisco Alvarez
The Mets are back at .500 (39-39) for the first time since May 7th. There are many reasons for the turnaround, but the biggest one is the return of Francisco Alvarez. He started again Wednesday against the Yankees, and the Mets improved to 22-3 in their past 25 games with a catcher — a streak […]
Mets bullpen takes another hit as Drew Smith put on 15-day IL
The Mets’ relief corps, already in shambles after Edwin Diaz was suspended for illegal substance use prior to Sunday’s game against the Cubs in Chicago, will now also be without Drew Smith, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday with a right elbow sprain. Asked after Wednesday’s 12-2 win over the Yankees […]
Mets broadcasters troll Michael Kay after ‘best booth’ rant
The Mets’ SNY crew came up with the “best” retort to Michael Kay. On Wednesday afternoon, Kaye, who calls the Yankees games for the YES Network, went on a lengthy tirade on his eponymous radio show about the fact that SNY has run an ad on his show calling the Mets’ play-by-play announcer the “best […]
Mets’ Sean Manaea blanks Yankees but exits early due to rain delay
Sean Manaea allowed just two hits over five innings and threw 77 pitches before being forced to leave Wednesday night’s game due to an 87-minute stoppage that began in the bottom of the fifth inning. It was a disappointing result for Manaea and the Mets, whose bullpen was in disrepair and they were hoping for […]
Mets demolish Yankees to complete two-game Subway Series sweep
The skies opened up in the bottom of the fifth inning, and shortly after Francisco Alvarez’s RBI double, the rain, although not drizzling, turned into a torrential downpour that led to the game being halted after 87 minutes of heavy rain. It was a fitting match on a night when the Mets thundered and the […]
Yankees’ Luis Gill rocked by Mets in second-straight concerning outing
What Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake deemed a “momentary concern” for Luis Gil following last week’s game against the Orioles may not be so simple. The Yankees’ incredible performance couldn’t contain the Mets’ hot batting lineup, and the Bombers were soundly defeated in a two-game Subway Series at Citi Field, winning 12-2. Gill pitched 4 […]
Gleyber Torres out of Yankees’ lineup vs. Mets amid awful slump
Gleyber Torres, who has been in particularly poor form throughout this season, is taking a rest day. The Yankees’ starting second baseman was left out of the lineup for Wednesday’s Subway Series finale at Citi Field, with Oswaldo Cabrera starting at second base and DJ LeMahieu starting at third base. Torres has just two hits […]