Mets fall apart after Carlos Mendoza pulls Christian Scott
PITTSBURGH — Pitcher Christian Scott had thrown 77 pitches with two outs in the top of the sixth inning Monday when the manager went to the mound and called for the ball. Hell was about to begin for the Mets. After manager Carlos Mendoza made the odd decision to replace the starting pitcher, the mayhem […]
Mets’ Jose Iglesias gets last word in Aroldis Chapman showdown
PITTSBURGH — Jose Iglesias has faced off against Aroldis Chapman since his days on opposing teams in Cuba nearly 20 years ago, so the Mets infielder was in the right position in the top of the ninth inning Sunday. Pirates closer Chapman had struck out the previous two batters with runners on base to tie […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso returning to Home Run Derby
Pete Alonso will end up returning to the Home Run Derby. Hours after being announced as the Mets’ lone representative at next week’s All-Star Game, Alonso revealed in an Instagram post that he will also be taking part in the Home Run Derby, a competition he has already won twice. Alonso’s Instagram post featured a […]
Pete Alonso named lone Mets All-Star Game representative
PITTSBURGH — The Mets will be bringing in a repeat player for the All-Star Game. On Sunday, Pete Alonso was the Mets’ lone representative when he was surprisingly selected to the National League All-Star team. Alonso was selected as the backup first baseman behind starter Bryce Harper. “I’m really fortunate,” Alonso said after the Mets […]
Mets rally in ninth inning to beat Pirates in thriller
PITTSBURGH — The Mets found themselves in the usual disappointment of a bullpen pitcher blowing a lead on Sunday, but at least they had a chance to turn things around. They fought back with aplomb in the ninth inning, then got the big hit they needed from Francisco Lindor, whose two-out, two-run single provided the […]
A contrite Edwin Diaz earns save for Mets in first game back after suspension
PITTSBURGH — Edwin Diaz apologized to his Mets teammates after learning he would be suspended 10 games for violating MLB’s sticky substances rules. “I apologized to my team because it meant I was out for 10 games. I didn’t pitch that day so it was effectively 11 games,” Diaz said Saturday. “After that, everybody was […]
Eric Orze has overcome cancer twice in ‘crazy journey’ to Mets
PITTSBURGH — After the visitors’ clubhouse in Worcester, Massachusetts, nearly emptied on Friday night, Eric Orze took a moment to reflect on his journey and grew emotional. The Mets relief pitcher, with his teammates present, received the news from Triple-A Syracuse manager Dick Scott that he had been added to the major league roster. Orzeh, […]
Luis Torrens plays hero in Mets’ win over Pirates to snap skid
PITTSBURGH — Luis Torrens wouldn’t have been in the Mets’ starting lineup Saturday if Francisco Alvarez had been healthy, but the team’s starting catcher was still in pain. In a scary moment the night before, Alvarez was hit in the left elbow by a 99 mph fastball from Paul Skenes. Luis Torrens’ three-run double sealed […]
Pirates manager Derek Shelton ejected during key at-bat in Mets’ win
Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected from Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Mets after a controversial call by the plate umpire cost the team a run with the bases loaded. In the bottom of the seventh, with the Pirates down by three runs and the bases loaded with two outs, Jack Swinski came to bat […]
Mets’ Edwin Diaz vows to do ‘same thing’ despite sticky substance ban
PITTSBURGH — Edwin Diaz plans to follow the script. The Mets closer, who was suspended 10 games for violating MLB rules regarding sticky substances, maintained his innocence upon his return Saturday and said he saw no reason to change his methodology. Diaz said he was using a mixture of rosin, sweat and dirt when he […]