Mets surprisingly batting DJ Stewart leadoff pays off
DJ Stewart may not be your typical leadoff hitter, but his unconventional looks certainly didn’t hurt the Mets on Sunday. Manager Carlos Mendoza benched Brandon Nimmo (at least as a starter) after leaving the previous game with intercostal muscle inflammation, and put the slugger Stewart in the leadoff position heading into the final game of […]
Jeff McNeil’s ninth-inning bunt paves way for Mets’ heroics
The Mets’ comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning ended with Brandon Nimmo’s outburst, but it started with Jeff McNeil’s leadoff drag bunt. McNeil entered the at-bat without a hit, but was also aware that he hasn’t had much success in his career against Atlanta’s AJ Minter. So McNeil took a wide swing “to […]
Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off home run lifts Mets to thrilling win over Braves
Brandon Nimmo went from hurting his ribs to hitting a Braves in the gut with his ribs. Nimmo, who was removed from the starting lineup after leaving Saturday’s game with a discomfort in his ribs, entered Sunday’s game as a pinch runner and then showed off his highlight defense in left field. But he saved […]
Core soreness keeps Brandon Nimmo from Mets lineup
Brandon Nimmo felt more mobile Sunday than the day before when he was sidelined with right intercostal discomfort, but he was left out of the Mets’ starting lineup as a precaution. The outfielder was scheduled to undergo further testing of his health during his pregame swing after receiving positive results from an initial strength test […]
Mets appear to have paused Kodai Senga’s rehab progress
The Mets aren’t classifying Kodai Senga’s situation as a setback, but the ace’s progress appears to have stalled during his rehabilitation. Chiga prepared to face batters in live batting practice settings for the first time on April 29 and again last Sunday, the final step before the pitcher begins his rehab assignment. There are many […]
Mets’ Brooks Raley awaits word on ‘complex’ elbow issue
Next up for Brooks Lally is a trip to Texas to meet with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday. Beyond that, there’s no telling what’s in store for the Mets’ left-hander. He hopes that seeing a doctor will clear up many questions. Mets reliever Brooks Lally is scheduled to visit Dr. Keith Meister in Texas on […]
Brandon Nimmo exits game early with injury in Mets concern
Brandon Nimmo, perhaps the Mets’ most valuable position player, was forced to leave early Saturday’s game with right intercostal inflammation after an awkward no-swing, the Mets announced. After the Mets outfielder started swinging during his third at-bat against Atlanta’s Max Fried at Citi Field, he quickly managed to grab his right side before the Mets […]
Mets still have time to be wild-card contender despite ugly loss
This felt like the Mets’ lowest moment of the 2024 season so far, but the Mets started the season without a win in five games. Because it started from a very high point. Christian Scott wears silver headphones and bounces youthfully and mindlessly to a rap mix at his locker. It started with excitement for […]
Mets barely avoid getting no-hit as Braves, Max Fried dominate
The Mets, who have struggled to limit opposing runners all year, allowed a truly embarrassing stolen base on Saturday. The Braves stole what would have been Christian Scott Day, making it an almost historic afternoon for Max Fried & Co. Fried and two Atlanta relief pitchers far outscored the promising rookie in his Queens debut, […]
Mets rookie Christian Scott draws comparison to Zack Wheeler
When Christian Scott takes the mound for the first time at Citi Field on Saturday, he will wear No. 45. Although he said he didn’t choose the jersey number, Scott not only draws comparisons to Zack Wheeler, who also wore that number with the Mets, Scott also draws comparisons to fellow former Met’s son Pedro. […]