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 […]
Juan Soto’s unpredictability has reappeared at a troublesome moment for the Mets.
Mets Struggling with Juan Soto’s Performance The Mets seem to be facing another tough stretch with Juan Soto. Following a disappointing outing where he managed only one hit in a 12-4 defeat to the Giants, he’s now hitting just .056 with three extra-base hits over the last 15 games. Even during Saturday’s win, Soto felt […]
Frankie Montas’ recent poor performance leads to Mets’ loss in the Giants series
Mets Struggle in Loss to Giants The Mets, surprisingly, started off in first place in the NL East on Sunday. But honestly, you wouldn’t guess that by how they played. Their starting pitcher had another disappointing outing, and the lineup just didn’t show up, leading to a 12-4 defeat against the Giants at Citi Field. […]