Mets’ Pete Alonso eliminated in first round of Home Run Derby
ARLINGTON, Texas — Pete Alonso made history in the Home Run Derby, but it wasn’t enough. Alonso, who was seeking a third Derby victory to tie Ken Griffey Jr. for the most all-time, was hit by 12 home runs in the first round at Globe Life Field on Monday before quietly exiting the tournament. Simply […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso doesn’t ‘want to get traded’ before deadline
ARLINGTON, Texas — Judging by the Mets’ moves — they’ve risen from last place, avoided a sale and are in position to make the playoffs at the All-Star break — it’s looking more likely that Pete Alonso will remain in Queens at least until the end of the season. The development was a welcome one […]
Mets take Oklahoma State’s Carson Benge in first round of 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas — A new chapter in the Mets’ development system has begun with a bang, as a second two-way player comes out of Oklahoma State. At least, he hopes to be a two-way player. Carson Benge, a left-handed outfielder known for his hitting but also a strong right-handed pitcher, was selected 19th overall […]
Mets’ David Stearns has tough trade deadline questions to answer
ARLINGTON, Texas — The last time the Mets tried their hand at using a top prospect, they included pitcher J.T. Ginn during 2022 spring training to acquire Chris Bassitt from the Athletics. The Mets last attempted a trade at the trade deadline on July 30, 2021, when they acquired Jaybee Baez and Trevor Williams from […]
Mets, Yankees look destined for MLB playoffs despite flaws
ARLINGTON, Texas — Throughout an anxiety-filled first half, both the Yankees and Mets confounded critics, overcame glaring weaknesses and ultimately crafted mostly positive narratives. Things have looked dicey at times (and dire in the Mets’ case), but the smart take is that both teams will continue to play into October. While there’s a lot being […]
Mets allow six homers in loss to Rockies as winning streak ends
Back in May and June, it would have been unthinkable to even think about the Mets reaching 50 wins by the All-Star break. The team ultimately fell one win short of that total after an 8-5 loss to the Rockies at Citi Field on Sunday ended a five-game home winning streak. Starting pitcher Jose Quintana […]
Mets still figuring out when Kodai Senga will make rotation return
Manager Carlos Mendoza has yet to reveal his plans for the Mets’ starting rotation following the All-Star break on Friday in Miami, but said it has not yet been decided when Kodai Senga will return to the starting lineup. Senga, who hasn’t pitched this season because of shoulder and triceps injuries, is scheduled to make […]
Luis Torrens delivers latest all-around effort since joining Mets
The Mets have one of the best pitching staffs in the league, but the pitching isn’t coming from the pitchers. Enter Luis Torrens, a 28-year-old catcher with a powerful right arm. Even better, the Mets acquired him from the Yankees for cash only. “You can count on him to provide quality at-bats, but he also […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor not letting All-Star snub be a distraction
Francisco Lindor will not be affected by anything. The Mets’ star shortstop likely won’t be bothered by the flood of criticism he often receives, sometimes unfairly. The Mets’ highest-paid player isn’t going to be disheartened by the lack of recognition. The Mets’ leader is unlikely to change his mentality in the face of adversity. Francisco […]
Mets prospect Brandon Sproat open to being bullpen boost
ARLINGTON, Texas — What if the Mets could add some of their late-season bullpen defense from within rather than at the trade deadline? What if a starting pitcher who can “throw lightning,” as Yankees top prospect Spencer Jones put it, could temporarily revert to being a multi-inning reliever for a team desperate for an effective […]