Pete Alonso’s wife shares her thoughts on the first Orioles game following his departure from the Mets
Pete Alonso’s Milestone Weekend with the Orioles Pete Alonso had a memorable weekend, marking his first MLB Opening Weekend with the Orioles after a long stint with the Mets. The new first baseman, who signed a hefty $155 million contract, shared this experience with his wife, Haley, and their baby son. On Monday, Haley took […]
Mets’ Bo Bichette discusses the crowd’s boos
Bo Bichette recently signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets, aiming to help the team get back to the World Series. However, his start this season hasn’t been the best. In the opening series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bichette went just 1-for-14, which included a single hit and an RBI. To […]
Sean Manaea’s first game of the season revealed both promising and concerning aspects for the Mets
Sean Manaea’s Season Debut: A Mixed Bag Sean Manaea’s first appearance of the season went well, though perhaps not as well as he hoped. He managed to keep the Mets competitive without allowing any runs. That’s a plus. Yet, he still displayed the same decline in velocity that was evident during spring training. Throughout that […]
‘Challenges’ disrupted Nolan McLean’s positive day with the Mets.
Nolan MacLean Faces Challenges in Season Opener Nolan MacLean felt good about his performance initially, but things quickly took a turn. On a chilly and breezy Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, MacLean, known for his exceptional pitching skills, struggled to find the strike zone. His first outing of the season was marked by an unusual […]
Mets hurt by debatable choices in extra-inning defeat to Pirates
It didn’t take long for the Mets to face some tough questions after their first loss of the season. Concerns arose about Richard Lovelady, who had an unusual role as the last pitcher on opening day, suddenly taking the mound in a tied game for two straight days. There were also discussions about Francisco Lindor, […]
Mets experiencing typical defense adjustment at first and third base
In a surprising turn for the season’s second game, the Mets are set to field a third baseman with limited experience at that position alongside a first baseman who isn’t particularly seasoned at first base either. During Saturday’s 4-2 win against the Pirates that extended into 11 innings, a few errors caught the eye. Bo […]
Luis Robert Jr. hits a walk-off home run to secure an 11-inning victory for the Mets against the Pirates
Mets’ Season Opener: A Struggle for Survival The initial thrill of the Mets’ season opener quickly gave way to a focus on survival in the subsequent games. Amidst this backdrop, all of the Pirates’ base runners managed to endure. The Mets had to navigate through a defense that often looked a bit shaky. They faced […]
I took on Citi Field’s 999 Challenge — and it felt very similar to watching the Mets.
The “999 Challenge” was a letdown. Citi Field aimed to hype the much-discussed challenge, where fans are meant to consume nine hot dogs and nine beers during nine innings. But as I embarked on this culinary adventure, familiar disappointment crept in as a Mets fan—I almost ran out of beer. Let me clarify, I didn’t […]
Carson Benge’s exciting first game with the Mets was ‘all that and beyond’
There’s an old belief that if a bird happens to poop on your head, it’s a sign of good luck. There isn’t much known about what it might mean if a bird were to die near someone’s big league debut, but maybe Carson Benge serves as an interesting example. In a game filled with highs […]
Francisco Alvarez shines in all aspects on Opening Day for the Mets
Alvarez Shines in Mets Season Opener Francisco Alvarez had a solid showing as the Mets’ No. 9 hitter, expressing his support for the team’s discipline rather than worrying about his batting order placement. “When I saw the lineup, I thought, wow, what a strong group of hitters,” Alvarez shared via translator Alan Suriel, adding that […]