Reason behind Cedric Mullins being surprisingly benched by the Mets against a left-handed pitcher
Mets’ Cedric Mullins Sits Out Against Left-Handers Cedric Mullins didn’t make the starting lineup against left-handed pitchers on Tuesday. Manager Carlos Mendoza clarified that it wasn’t anything serious. Mullins, who joined the team from Baltimore around the trade deadline, has been an interesting addition. He’s had a solid season, hitting .291 with an .847 OPS […]
Mets take out Clay Holmes after five innings as pitch count becomes important
Holmes Pitches Well Despite Mets’ Loss Clay Holmes managed to throw four perfect innings along with a tricky fifth, ultimately reaching 75 pitches across five tied games. Manager Carlos Mendoza opted to pull Holmes, choosing to leverage his improved bullpen. However, the Mets fell to the Guardians, marking their seventh defeat in eight outings, with […]
Mets’ offense falls silent once more in disappointing defeat to Guardians
A lively crowd at Citifield, including former player Daryl Strawberry, gathered behind home plate, hoping to see something remarkable unfold. The fans likely expected to feel the excitement as the Mets’ offense got into gear. During his fourth plate appearance, Pete Alonso couldn’t find the rhythm that once brought him 252 home runs. Lately, it […]
Mets made a significant move for Byron Buxton at the trade deadline
The Mets made a move to strengthen their center field by acquiring Cedric Mullins right at the trade deadline, but they initially looked at bigger options. They reached out to Byron Buxton’s agent, BB Abbott, to explore whether the star outfielder would consider waiving his no-trade clause to be traded from the Twins. As reported, […]
Dom Hamel receiving his opportunity with the Mets after two changes that took a while to arrive
Dom Hamel has played more than 100 games and racked up over 400 innings with various Mets affiliates after being drafted by Dallas Baptist in the third round back in 2021. Stepping onto the mound at Citi Field on Monday, he understood the gravity of the moment for his next inning. The Mets called him […]
Mets intend to be ‘innovative’ with underperforming Frankie Montas as rotation choices approach
Mets Contemplate Changes Amid Struggles The Mets acknowledge that adjustments are necessary within their pitching ranks, but they haven’t confirmed if the solution will come from triple-A just yet. Frankie Montas is set to pitch this Saturday, facing challenges with both endurance and performance. Despite the struggles, the Mets have indicated they might get “creative” […]
Sean Manaea comes close to ending Mets’ sixth inning streak before a significant setback
Sean Manaea’s Performance Against Cleveland Guardians In his five innings on the mound, Sean Manaea looked remarkably similar to the formidable pitcher he had become at the end of the previous season. As the game progressed, he seemed to, well, embody the struggles of most Mets pitchers, apart from David Peterson, who have had trouble […]
Pete Alonso’s three-run home run brings him one away from tying the Mets’ record.
Pete Alonso is on the verge of making history. On Monday night against the Guardians, Alonso launched his 251st career home run during the sixth inning. With this latest blast, he’s just one home run shy of Daryl Strawberry’s franchise record of 252. Strawberry, a seven-time All-Star for the Mets, was among the top three […]
Cedric Mullins gradually getting comfortable in his new Mets home after trade confusion
Cedric Mullins Adjusts to New Team Cedric Mullins has just wrapped up his first series wearing a different shade of orange. The center fielder played his initial games with the Mets over the weekend. He described the rapid transition following his trade from the Orioles as somewhat chaotic. “Right after the deal, it was a […]
Brett Baty’s costly throwing mistake costs the Mets the game in extra innings against the Guardians
Mets Fall Short in Extra Innings Despite Strong Comeback The Mets’ offense and bullpen managed to support Sean Manaea after a rough inning, but they couldn’t quite recover from a crucial misplay. After digging out of a five-run deficit, the Mets pushed the game into extra innings. Unfortunately, an error from Brett Baty led to […]