Mets not concerned as Edwin Diaz’s late-game struggles fester
MIAMI — Edwin Diaz’s recent save didn’t ring any alarm bells. The All-Star closer allowed a run in the ninth inning on Thursday, tying the game the Mets ultimately won in overtime against the Phillies, but Diaz, who has made three saves in his past four opportunities, The slump in the early part of the […]
Mets are primed to make a run to postseason even after poor start
MIAMI — The Mets are in the playoffs. You heard it here first. (OK, maybe not the first, but it’s pretty close.) Watching their recent dismal and discouraging performance here on Friday night, I’m not sure if I’m a honker, a meher, a lightweight, a loser, or a taker (apparently this is the latest to […]
Christian Scott roughed up as Mets routed by Marlins to continue brutal stretch
MIAMI — The second homecoming game of Christian Scott’s short major league career wasn’t as emotional as the first. On the mound, about 45 minutes from where he grew up in Parkland, Fla., the Mets rookie on Friday dealt with traffic typically reserved for I-95 during rush hour in South Florida. The Marlins started strong […]
Mets’ Edwin Diaz won’t use being out for year as reason for closing woes
PHILADELPHIA — It took Edwin Diaz 17 games this season before he allowed his ninth goal and lost his third save. That’s on par with the total number of goals conceded and coughed-up saves he coughed up in 61 games during his magical 2022 season. Throughout the first seven weeks of the season, Diaz proving […]
Mets hoping for Alec Bohm type breakthrough for Brett Baty, Mark Vientos
PHILADELPHIA — The Mets don’t have to look far to find hope with an unproven but talented third baseman. They may have just been peeking into their opponent’s hot corner for the past few days. Alec Bohm was the third overall pick in 2018. Alec Baum AP He quickly emerged as one of the most […]
Mets set to land tantalizing international infielder Elian Pena
As first reported by Ben Badler and confirmed by the Post, the Mets are expected to sign Dominican Republic’s top SS Elián Pena for about $5 million. Scouts say he’s a great hitter and would be valuable even if he has to move to third base. Rival scouts say he is a “powerful line drive […]
Steve Cohen gives away Mets’ trade deadline plans in deleted tweet
Steve Cohen may already be playing in the 2025 season. The Mets’ owner posted and later deleted a tweet Wednesday night that appeared to suggest the team was already planning to trade players this summer. Cohen responded to a tweet highlighting a post about potentially blowing up the roster to help future seasons. allegedly tweeted“Everything […]
Mets hoping for good news on Drew Smith, Brooks Raley injuries
PHILADELPHIA — The Mets are complaining about two of the best arms in their bullpen on Opening Day. Coach Carlos Mendoza said Drew Smith, who was scheduled to return on Tuesday and then Wednesday, “fell a little bit of a setback,” while Brooks Lally was diagnosed with a strained UCL and put off a decision […]
Mets crumble in sloppy loss to Phillies as struggles continue
PHILADELPHIA — Rain, wind and hills. The first two of those words described the situation at Citizens Bank Park for much of Wednesday’s game, and the third summed up the Mets’ play. Joey Lucchesi, who entered the rotation for the first time this season, was forced out of the strike zone in the fifth inning, […]
Mark Vientos’ Mets arrival may turn into Brett Baty timeshare at third
PHILADELPHIA — The last time he was called up, Mark Vientos knew he couldn’t get too comfortable. With Starling Marte added to the bereavement list, Vientos was briefed at the end of April and was told that his stay would be short and that Marte was expected to return in a few days. Over the […]