Jeff McNeil’s break also ‘mental’ as absence from Mets lineup may continue
WASHINGTON — Jeff McNeil’s sabbatical may last a full week. McNeil, who did not get a chance to pitch against the Nationals’ three left-handed pitchers, has not played since Sunday. The Mets left the nation’s capital in a sweep and flew to London, where they’ll have Thursday and Friday off before starting a two-game series […]
Mets sweep away Nationals before London trip to face Phillies
WASHINGTON — Crossing five time zones and the Atlantic Ocean, the Mets were nervous about their overnight flight to London Wednesday through Thursday. Manager Carlos Mendoza knew his team would arrive across the ocean during the day and wanted them to get some sleep on the road. The Mets played as if they could easily […]
Meet the two legendary Mets’ beer-slinging vendors who have been around almost as long as the team
These two guys did a fantastic job. The two beer boys at Citi Field say there’s no secret to why they’ve become legendary after nearly 100 years at the Mets’ stadium. Like Dwight Gooden’s Uncle Charlie, it’s all about how you sell it. “When you do 10,000 events, you don’t have to practice,” said Raymond […]
Emerging Dedniel Nunez thrives again in Mets’ win over Nationals
WASHINGTON — Dedniel Nunez is becoming more reliable in the Mets bullpen by the day. The fireball right-hander was given the key position Tuesday to end the seventh inning with the tying run on the board after David Peterson was removed. Nunez struck out Lane Thomas to end the threat, then pitched another perfect eighth […]
David Peterson has strong outing to propel Mets past Nationals
WASHINGTON — David Peterson attacked the strike zone hard and was effective with his pitches Tuesday, coming within one out of the holy grail for Mets starting pitchers this season. Mets starters had pitched seven or more innings only four times in 60 games. Peterson retired C.J. Abrams with two outs in the seventh inning, […]
Mark Vientos’ improved plate discipline keeps paying off for Mets
WASHINGTON — Improving discipline at the plate was a big focus for Mark Vientos last offseason. Two weeks after being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, the Mets third baseman seems to understand the situation. On Monday, he reached base four times and helped his team win 8-7 against the Nationals. Vientos was 2-for-3 with one home […]
Mets survive another near-collapse in ninth inning vs. Nationals
WASHINGTON — Adrian Hauser was a failure as a starting pitcher, but he’s been given a new role and is quickly becoming the Mets’ secret weapon. The Mets have won just four of their last 14 games, with relief pitcher Hauser making his mark in three of those wins. The most recent came Monday night, […]
Mets sit slumping Jeff McNeil again to ‘work on some things’
WASHINGTON — Jeff McNeil looked to be on a roll in the Mets’ last outing, but he’s been benched as of late. The struggling second baseman, who was just 5-for-32 (.156 batting average) during the homestand, sat on the bench when the Mets opened a three-game series against the Nationals on Monday. It was the […]
Fan hit in head by leadoff home run in Mets vs. Diamondbacks
The odds of getting hit in the head while sitting in the outfield seats may be one in a million, but just like boxing, when watching a baseball game you are expected to “always protect yourself.” During the bottom of the first inning of the Mets’ 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday, a female […]
Mets looking to be ‘careful’ easing Drew Smith back into bullpen
Drew Smith is back, but maybe not fully. The Mets used the reliever on Sunday but did not use him in a 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks at Citi Field after manager Carlos Mendoza said he would approach the right-hander with “caution.” Smith has been sidelined for about six weeks with right shoulder inflammation and […]