Harrison Bader delivers clutch hit, robs home run in Mets win
Yankees fans remember defensively talented outfielder Harrison Bader’s red-hot October 2022 performance when he struggled at the plate and smashed five home runs in nine postseason games. Bader has proven to be a go-to guy for Mets fans looking ahead several months into the baseball calendar. Mets outfielder Harrison Bader hit a double in the […]
Omar Narvaez’s walk-off hit caps Mets’ ninth-inning rally in win
A little over an hour before first pitch Sunday, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” blared through the Mets clubhouse. This was either intended as inspiration for the rundown club, or a nod to the final scene of “The Sopranos,” where the song is heard before the screen goes black. The Mets avoided another setback to the […]
Mets broadcasters perfectly sum up team’s massive struggles during latest meltdown: ‘Good grief’
The New York Mets are in disarray right now, and as of Sunday they had the worst record in the MLB, going 9-22 in their last 31 games. And once again, on Saturday afternoon, a late collapse cost the team its loss. The team’s play-by-play announcer perfectly summed up the feelings of Mets fans as […]
Mets announcers sum up sad state of team: ‘Sky is falling’
Mets announcers have not been shy about talking about the team’s poor performance this season. The Mets were leading 2-1 going into the ninth inning against the Giants on Saturday when Edwin Diaz blew a save, missing three consecutive save opportunities. The Giants went on to win the game 7-2 in the 10th inning. “Oh […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor strikes out after putting bat back on shoulder
In the top of the seventh inning on Saturday, with the Mets holding a one-run lead, Francisco Lindor took a pitch with a full count and appeared to drop his bat over his shoulder before the ball reached him. It was a slider from Giants relief pitcher Randy Rodriguez, the fourth pitch Lindor saw that […]
Mets hope to strengthen injury filled bullpen depth with Ty Adcock
The Mets added some new pitchers on Thursday to a bullpen that has been particularly hard hit by injuries. The Mets acquired designated pick Ty Adcock from the Tigers, optioning the right-hand pitcher to Triple-A Syracuse. Adcock, 27, made his Mariners debut last year, allowing six earned runs (3.45 ERA) in 15 2/3 innings while […]
Mets Reliever Jake Diekman Goes Into Full Out Rage Mode With Dugout Cooler After Allowing Home Run Against Guardians
But did you have to take it out in an innocent dugout cooler? Jake DiekmanThe New York Mets relief pitcher absolutely exploded after allowing a home run in a game against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night — and yes, he hit it in an innocent dugout cooler. Did you think the Mets were supposed […]
Mets’ Brooks Raley to have season-ending elbow surgery
CLEVELAND — The Mets’ top left-handed reliever at the start of the season won’t return this year. After the Mets’ 7-6 loss to the Guardians on Tuesday, manager Carlos Mendoza announced that Brooks Lally would undergo surgery next week for torn ligaments and bone spurs in his left elbow. Mendoza said it was not yet […]
Mark Vientos responds to Mets chance with home run in strong outing
CLEVELAND — Mark Vientos got a chance Tuesday to prove he’s more than just a part-time hitter against left-handed pitchers. With Brett Batty struggling at the plate, manager Carlos Mendoza gave Vientos the starting role at third base. Mendoza cited the fact that Guardians starting pitcher Xavion Curry had a reverse split and was stronger […]
Mets’ Jake Diekman freaks out on water cooler after rough outing
Jake Diekman didn’t last an inning in Tuesday’s loss and innocently vented his anger at the water cooler in the Mets’ dugout. Diekman pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing batters a home run and a walk, before being replaced by Jorge Lopez in a 7-6 loss to Cleveland. Diekman allowed a two-run homer to David Frye […]