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 […]
I made ‘wrong’ choice on critical Mets play
In the top of the 8th inning, with Luis Severino continuing his no-hitter against the Cubs, the Mets made a defensive decision and placed utility man Joey Wendle at third base. However, the “obvious” decision to select Wendle rather than stick with Mark Vientos or bring in Brett Batty, who is not known for his […]
Luis Severino looks back to prime self as rock of Mets’ rotation
Jose Quintana pitched in the Mets’ game of the season on Sunday. The next day, Luis Severino basically said, “Hold the beer.” Blink and you’d have missed it, but on this pleasant spring night, Severino accelerated the Cubs’ fast break, and Dansby Swanson’s ball to left field was too high for Francisco Lindor’s outstretched glove. […]
Mets’ top-pitching prospect Christian Scott an option to aid 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 […]
Mets’ strong start is better than it looks and deserves fans’ attention
The Mets unveiled their City Connect uniforms over the weekend, but the team still hasn’t fully connected with fans in this great city, but I’m sure they will. And so it will be. The Queen’s team were only 19th in attendance en route to Sunday’s impressive win, but they really deserve more recognition. The weather, […]
Mets reliever Reed Garrett vultures fifth victory of season
After the Mets brought on Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning Sunday and failed to score in the bottom of the inning, there was little question as to who would be next. Introducing Reed Garrett, who is rapidly emerging as the “vulture” of the 21st century with his talent for winning. The right-hander helped the […]