Edwin Diaz works out of jam to close out Mets’ win
MIAMI — Edwin Diaz thought he had the start of a game-ending double play. But when the Mets closer caught Brian de la Cruz’s grounder in the top of the ninth inning Monday and turned toward second base, he noticed no one covering the base. Diaz changed direction and threw to first base, but it […]
Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil’s power fuel Mets’ win over Marlins
MIAMI — Much of the Mets lineup has yet to return from the All-Star break, with the exception of Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor. McNeil, when not home resting, has spent his time off at the golf course and at the water park. He’s been a force in the lineup after a dismal first half, […]
Mets’ Christian Scott burned by a home run again in loss
MIAMI — Christian Scott’s tendency to get beaten by one pitch has marred what was a previously solid performance for the Mets. On Sunday, that pitch came in the fourth inning, when Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a three-run home run against the rookie. It was the eighth home run Scott has allowed in 47 1/3 […]
Kodai Senga still trending in ‘right direction’ for Mets return
MIAMI — Kodai Senga’s latest rehab outing ended up being awful, but that won’t factor into the Mets’ plans for the right-hander. If Senga feels better over the next day or two, he is expected to pitch for the Mets and take the mound against the Braves on Friday at Citi Field. Senga is scheduled […]
Pete Alonso’s struggles continue as Mets flounder against Marlins
MIAMI — Pete Alonso may have been the Mets’ lone All-Star, but he certainly hasn’t been playing like one lately. If his .576 OPS in July wasn’t enough of a blemish on Sunday, the power-hitting first baseman had three potentially game-changing at-bats with runners in scoring position against the Marlins and came up short in […]
Luis Severino dominates as Mets beat Marlins in close call
MIAMI — Luis Severino needs to disappoint more often. After learning he would not be able to play against the Yankees in the Subway Series last month, the Mets right-hander had his best performance of the season against the Cubs. And on Saturday, the Mets will start left-handers Jose Quintana and Sean Manaea instead against […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga set for next rehab start
MIAMI — Kodai Senga is scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Rochester Red Wings and potentially face the Atlanta Braves next weekend. The Japanese right-hander is scheduled to throw 80-85 pitches at Triple-A Syracuse in a rehab appearance, after which Mets officials will determine whether he’s ready to make his major league debut in 2024. […]
Jeff McNeil’s two homers can’t save Mets in loss to Marlins
MIAMI — Jeff McNeil’s big performance was a welcome sign for the Mets on Friday, raising hopes that for the second straight year, a post-All-Star break upturn awaits the veteran utility man. Sean Manaea’s pitching performance was less than promising. The Mets have been struggling to get above .500 and have been so good offensively […]
Mets’ second half success rests on Kodai Senga and Edwin Diaz
The Mets have 67 games remaining to play to maintain or improve on their current playoff position, and the contributions of two former All-Star pitchers would be tantamount to achieving that once-unthinkable goal. Starting pitcher Kodai Senga hasn’t pitched in the majors this season because of shoulder and triceps injuries, and closer Edwin Diaz has […]
David Stearns was going to reform the Mets, but now they stand a chance
MIAMI — At a time of transition of sorts, the Mets have given their fans a gift by refusing to give up. You have to respect that. Remember, this team had championship aspirations last year but all but gave up by late June, leading to a major sell-off near the trade deadline. Most notably, Max […]