David Stearns’ bulk approach filled Mets’ holes at trade deadline
No, this isn’t the move when Yoenis Cespedes arrived on a white horse (literally and figuratively) as the 2015 trade deadline loomed and led the Mets to the World Series. This isn’t Don Clendenon arriving just hours before the deadline on June 15, 1969. This was the final push the young Mets needed to shock […]
Mets acquire Paul Blackburn from the Athletics ahead of trade deadline
The Mets added some new pitching talent to their roster by acquiring right-hander Paul Blackburn from the Athletics. Joel Sherman of The Washington Post confirmed this. It’s unclear what the Mets gave back to Oakland in the deal. The Mets acquired Paul Blackburn from the Athletics. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Be sure to check […]
Jose Quintana’s turnaround continues to fuel Mets’ surge in rout of Twins
If the team continues on the trajectory it has been on for most of the first half of the season, Jose Quintana will be high on the Mets’ available release list by July 30. But the left-hander’s success since mid-June, combined with the team’s strong showing, has led to some exciting results at the trade […]
How Mets address thin rotation at MLB trade deadline looms large
In the weeks leading up to the trade deadline, the Mets have been working to bolster their bullpen and bench. The big question remaining before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. signing deadline may be whether the team will strengthen its starting rotation. Just a week ago, the Mets looked like they had it all in that department, […]
Mets must prove this is who they really are
This was in the middle of the great summer of 1969, a year in which the Mets slumped to rock bottom and began playing meaningful baseball games in Queens for the first time. The Mets won the first two games of a fascinating midweek series against the first-place Cubs in early July. In the first […]
Jose Butto saves Mets’ bullpen in possible rotation preparation
The bullpen door opened and a surprise occurred. That was Mets relief pitcher Jose Butt. But why now? The Mets held a 10-point lead. Jose Butt has been a valuable addition to the Mets relief corps. USA Today Sports It was a strange situation for Carlos Mendoza to use one of his most trusted pitchers. […]
Francisco Alvarez out of Mets’ starting lineup due to shoulder issue
Francisco Alvarez was benched for the second time in three days, but it wasn’t for rest. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, the young catcher has been bothered by soreness in his left shoulder for the past few days. Alvarez was still available to play, but Mendoza opted to rest him as the Mets prepare to […]
Mets DFA Jake Diekman in surprise move after Subway Series heroics
Less than a week ago, Jake Diekman was the hero of the Subway Series, striking out Aaron Judge. Now he is unemployed. The Mets designated the struggling left-hander as a designated player on Monday in somewhat of a surprise move. On July 28, 2024, Mets pitcher Jake Diekman reacts after Braves pitcher Ramon Laureano rounds […]
David Stearns must remember Mets’ big picture at trade deadline
Everyone should have the courage to dream, including Mets fans, whose brutal 18-inning loss to the Braves this weekend should have been a good reminder to everyone to take the brakes off a little before calling this team a “console.” After the Braves won 4-0 in Queens on Saturday, Atlanta won 9-2 on Sunday to […]
Mets check in on Jameson Taillon ahead of MLB trade deadline
The Mets are short on starting pitchers and are looking for a pitcher, so they are keeping their eye on the former Yankee. The team has inquired about Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported Sunday. The 32-year-old Taillon has been in good form this season, posting a 2.96 ERA and a 1.15 […]