Adrian Houser feels ‘pretty close’ to being fixed for Mets
The Mets continue to express confidence in Adrian Houser, who will get a key start Thursday. The eighth-year major leaguer and first-year Met pitcher has taken the mound with an 8.37 ERA, but his spot in the rotation is starting to feel the heat of both his own poor performance and the performance of others. […]
Mets fan removed from $1 hot dog night after fans throw wieners at him
Apparently this fan took a little too much hot dogging. An enthusiastic Mets fan was removed from his field-level seat during Tuesday’s $1 hot dog night, apparently after fans started throwing hot dogs at him. “😂😂 So this guy was just into $1 dog nights. Totally accepted.” Fan account @The7Line posted Wednesday morning on X. […]
Sean Manaea solid in Mets’ win but still struggling with walks
Carlos Mendoza insisted he’s not worried even after Sean Manaea walked four batters in two consecutive games. But Manaea used harsher terms to describe what is at least a worrying trend. He said the walk was “unacceptable.” Sean Manaea led the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Cubs, allowing only one run and walking […]
Jorge Lopez turning back to sinker paying dividends in Mets tenure
When Jeremy Hefner researched the 2022 version of Jorge Lopez, he noticed a sinker. A lot of them. Lopez also attributed his success that year (1.62 ERA heading into Dodger Stadium for his only All-Star appearance) to the grip. Half of his 1,161 pitches were sinkers. It flew over the plate at an average speed […]
DJ Stewart’s three-run homer propels Mets past Cubs
On Tuesday afternoon, DJ Stewart grabbed the first baseman’s mitt and got extra reps in his natural corner outfield position. Stewart wants to prove he’s as valuable as possible to a team that has more than a few bats worth keeping. If he could slide to first base every once in a while and spell […]
Jeremy Hefner Talks Mets’ Pitching, Injuries
The Mets’ pitching has been a big surprise so far with how good it is. They entered the season with the biggest question mark on their pitching staff. So far, the batting staff has not been able to fulfill their role. One person who bears some responsibility for the Queen’s staff’s success is pitching coach […]
Bill Murray rides the 7 train after Cubs’ win over Mets
Bill Murray is everywhere. The famous actor and Cubs fan attended the game Monday night after enjoying Chicago’s 3-1 win over the Mets. ride the subway after the gametake the number 7 train from Citi Field. “Ride on the train after the Cubs win against Bill Murray. I never thought it would be in New […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga faces live hitters for first time since injury
Hours before Monday’s loss, the Mets’ dugout was crowded with staff and front office executives, including director of baseball operations David Stearns, hoping to catch a glimpse of the team’s ace. Kodai Senga took the mound to face a batter for the first time since sustaining a right shoulder joint contusion in February. They weren’t […]
Mets should give Christian Scott a chance to boost rotation
Kodai Senga took live batting practice Monday afternoon and then said he plans to return by May 27, when he will be removed from the 60-day disabled list. The Mets lost their most famous starting pitcher, but they have survived without him. Still, it will be at least four weeks before Chiga will be able […]
Luis Severino’s near no-hitter wasted as Mets lose to Cubs
From breathtaking challenges to history to spine-chilling disappointments. The Mets lost 3-1 to the Cubs at Citi Field on Monday night, pitching a no-hitter, then taking the lead and losing the game in brutal eighth and ninth innings. Carlos Mendoza’s group (14 wins, 14 losses) lost their second straight series, but this one started with […]