Christian Scott worked on finding ‘new way to get outs’ before Mets return
WASHINGTON — When pitcher Christian Scott was ordered back to Triple-A Syracuse on May 30, he was told by Mets officials not to worry because he would be back with the major league team sooner or later. That day came on Tuesday, when the right-hander returned to the Mets ahead of his scheduled start against […]
Mets survive another bullpen collapse to top Nationals in extras
WASHINGTON — J.D. Martinez was hitless in two straight games over the weekend, a poor showing by his standards, but he was ready when he blasted a split ball over home plate in the 10th inning Monday night. Not content with just slipping past the automatic runner, Martinez blasted a huge home run over the […]
Christian Scott joining Mets’ rotation as Jose Butto could be added to bullpen
WASHINGTON — The Mets are set to add a dynamic pitcher to their starting rotation and may soon add to their bullpen. Christian Scott is expected to return to the Mets’ starting rotation after being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, and team officials are discussing the possibility of adding Jose Bout to their struggling […]
Brandon Nimmo slips in hotel room, cuts forehead in Mets calamity
The rising Mets faced an injury crisis ahead of their series against the Nationals when manager Carlos Mendoza said Brandon Nimmo slipped and cut his forehead in his hotel room while going to the bathroom in the middle of the night. The outfielder immediately contacted the team trainer and was examined at a hospital on […]
Astros had another moment on road vs. Mets that I cannot stop thinking is destiny
of Houston Astros They’re going to win the World Series, that’s a fact. Be angry if you want, but I am merely a messenger delivering this very important information. Let’s just say that fate smiled upon them just as it did the last time they held up that coveted piece of metal. Confused? I get […]
Mets have turned Bobby Bonilla Day into an unofficial holiday
For Mets fans, July 1st wasn’t necessarily a day of celebration. During the Wilpon era, the day was a reminder of the idiosyncratic conditions the franchise often found itself in under the club’s previous owners, but since Steve Cohen took over in 2020, the day has become an unofficial holiday in Queens. July 1, better […]
Mets’ season hinges on David Stearns acing first trade deadline test
He is frowning. (Just to be clear, that’s a lowercase “g” with a frown on it, nothing to do with the lucky fuzzy purple letter that sent Mr. Met to the bench.) Given the Mets’ continued success, this should be a time to genuinely celebrate, but it’s also a time to worry. I frown because […]
Mets fall to Astros in extras after nearly three-hour rain delay
Perhaps the Mets were going for symbolism. They dug themselves a big hole early on. They then went on a relentless offensive and were back in contention for the championship. But on Sunday the Mets were unable to complete the complete comeback they’ve attempted so many times throughout the first half of the season. The […]
Mets’ good vibes will end if David Stearns can’t fix this thorny issue
The good times at Citi Field started to crumble with each walk, and the positive atmosphere brought on by the fluffy purple mascot, the unexpected hits and, of course, the plethora of wins was upended Saturday when the soundtrack changed from “OMG” to the more familiar “Boo” in the eighth inning. The targets were Jake […]
Mets blow five-run lead as bullpen crumbles in loss to Astros
If Friday’s victory and postgame concert had an unmistakable nightclub atmosphere, the Mets’ afternoon concert is shaping up to be more like a summer block party. But the rally and the good times were at least temporarily interrupted when the Mets lost a five-run lead and a chance to clinch the third wild-card spot in […]