Mets ride Jeff McNeil homer to win over Yankees in Subway Series opener
Two teams that have been moving in different directions recently played out exactly as scripted on Tuesday night. In a tense Subway Series battle that hinged on the bullpen, Jeff McNeil’s two-run homer in the sixth inning off former Mets player Michael Tonkin was the deciding factor in a 3-2 Mets-Yankees victory in the Bronx. […]
Ron Darling Talks Mets Trade Deadline Plans, ‘Best Booth in Baseball’
The Mets and Yankees meet on Tuesday and Wednesday in part two of the Subway Series. The Mets beat the Yankees in Queens last month and now they’re heading to the Bronx. The Yankees have struggled over the past month but still hold the lead in the AL wild card position. The Mets have turned […]
Mets sign Jackie Bradley Jr. to add outfield depth
While it wasn’t the splashy pre-deadline acquisition fans were hoping for, the Mets added a longtime major leaguer to bolster their outfield. Jackie Bradley Jr., an 11-year pro who last played in the major leagues with the Royals in 2023, is now a candidate after buying out his contract from the independent Long Island Ducks […]
Plane issues delay Mets’ flight ahead of Subway Series
The Mets needed more fuel heading into the Subway Series, and in a rare, literal sense of the word. The club’s flight, which departed South Florida between Monday night and Tuesday morning, was delayed by several hours, giving Carlos Mendoza’s squad little time to prepare before kicking off a two-game series in the Bronx on […]
Edwin Diaz works out of jam to close out Mets’ win
MIAMI — Edwin Diaz thought he had the start of a game-ending double play. But when the Mets closer caught Brian de la Cruz’s grounder in the top of the ninth inning Monday and turned toward second base, he noticed no one covering the base. Diaz changed direction and threw to first base, but it […]
Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil’s power fuel Mets’ win over Marlins
MIAMI — Much of the Mets lineup has yet to return from the All-Star break, with the exception of Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor. McNeil, when not home resting, has spent his time off at the golf course and at the water park. He’s been a force in the lineup after a dismal first half, […]
Mets’ Christian Scott burned by a home run again in loss
MIAMI — Christian Scott’s tendency to get beaten by one pitch has marred what was a previously solid performance for the Mets. On Sunday, that pitch came in the fourth inning, when Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a three-run home run against the rookie. It was the eighth home run Scott has allowed in 47 1/3 […]
Kodai Senga still trending in ‘right direction’ for Mets return
MIAMI — Kodai Senga’s latest rehab outing ended up being awful, but that won’t factor into the Mets’ plans for the right-hander. If Senga feels better over the next day or two, he is expected to pitch for the Mets and take the mound against the Braves on Friday at Citi Field. Senga is scheduled […]
Pete Alonso’s struggles continue as Mets flounder against Marlins
MIAMI — Pete Alonso may have been the Mets’ lone All-Star, but he certainly hasn’t been playing like one lately. If his .576 OPS in July wasn’t enough of a blemish on Sunday, the power-hitting first baseman had three potentially game-changing at-bats with runners in scoring position against the Marlins and came up short in […]
Luis Severino dominates as Mets beat Marlins in close call
MIAMI — Luis Severino needs to disappoint more often. After learning he would not be able to play against the Yankees in the Subway Series last month, the Mets right-hander had his best performance of the season against the Cubs. And on Saturday, the Mets will start left-handers Jose Quintana and Sean Manaea instead against […]