Mets honor ‘guardian angel’ Davey Johnson following the passing of their former manager
Cincinnati – Reflecting on a Legend The Mets seemed to channel memories of a franchise icon yesterday and today. This legend passed away on a Friday in 1982, shortly after Davey Johnson—who managed the Mets to their first championship in the 1969 World Series and another title in 1986—took the helm. Daryl Strawberry shared, “Davey […]
Brandon Sproat’s patience and faith with the Mets have finally been rewarded.
Cincinnati – Brandonnimo made his way toward the left field line, standing out as the only player around—no pitchers, catchers, or coaches in sight—as several Mets’ bullpen members and some teammates stretched nearby. Earlier in the day, about five hours before the game, he wanted to have a chat with a newcomer. Brandon Sprout, reflecting […]
Baseball community grieves for Davey Johnson following the passing of the Mets icon
Baseball Community Remembers Davy Johnson The baseball world is mourning the loss of Davy Johnson, a legendary figure in the sport, who passed away on Friday at the age of 82. Johnson is particularly remembered for leading the Mets to their World Series championship in 1986. “Davy was responsible for the most successful run in […]
Davey Johnson, the 1986 Mets manager, has passed away at 82.
Davie Johnson Passes Away at 82 Davie Johnson, the two-time Manager of the Year who led the 1986 New York Mets to a World Series Championship, has died at the age of 82. During his career, Johnson collected three World Series titles and earned accolades as a player. Yet, it’s his management of the Mets […]
Mets consider using “piggyback starters” during the final part of the season
Cincinnati – Mets’ Starters and Future Pitching Plans Six current Mets starters, including top prospect Brandon Sproat, who is set to debut this weekend, will be taking their turn in the rotation again soon. Alongside outings from David Peterson on Friday, Jonah Treadway on Saturday, Sproat on Sunday, and potentially Nolan McLean on Monday, the […]
Francisco Alvarez will return for the series against the Reds after recovering from an injury with the Mets.
Cincinnati – Francisco Alvarez Returns to the Mets Francisco Alvarez made a comeback this Friday against the Reds, having been activated from the injured list. This activation follows a rehabilitation stint after a sprained UCL in his right thumb, which came after he previously injured his left pinky. While his thumb will eventually need surgery […]
Mets’ Drew Gilbert trade might come back to bite them as outfielder propels unexpected Giants playoff rise
Mets Acquires Tyler Rogers from Giants Amid Hopes for Playoff Push The Mets entered the season with great expectations after bringing Tyler Rogers over from the Giants before the trade deadline. They appeared ready to pay a considerable price, which John Heyman described as a “heavy price,” to secure this right-handed relief pitcher, sending right-handed […]
Mets promoting Brandon Sproat for his MLB debut during playoff chase
Third Wave of Mets Youth Pitching Movement The Mets are seeing another surge in their young pitching roster. Brandon Sproat, one of their top prospects, is set to pitch in the series finale against the Reds on Sunday, as confirmed by the Post. He joins fellow rookies Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong in the rotation, […]
Clay Holmes struggled with his control at a critical moment for the Mets in their defeat against the Tigers.
Detroit – Clay Holmes had a tough outing at an inopportune time, failing to hit the strike zone consistently during several pitches. The Mets’ right-hander ended up walking Colt Keith in five innings on Wednesday. Holmes did manage to get Graybartores out for his second out, putting himself in a position to escape the inning […]
Ryan Helsley’s recent meltdown worsens his troubled time with the Mets
Ryan Healthley’s stint with the Mets took another downturn on Wednesday. The team was holding a slim one-run lead at the bottom of the seventh against the Tigers, and Healthley, thinking maybe he could ride it out, was looking to face the top of Detroit’s lineup. But things quickly spiraled. He gave up a single […]