Schein Time: David Stearns’ team resembles the 1962 Mets
Mets’ Struggles Highlighted by Host Adam Shine Adam Shine has made it clear that he doesn’t want to hear from David Stearns, the Mets’ president of baseball operations, as the team struggles. On a recent episode of “Shine Time,” the host directed sharp criticisms at Stearns and the Mets, attributing the team’s failures to the […]
MLB Power Rankings and Award Updates: Dodgers and Mets drop
Each week, the California Post evaluates MLB’s 30 teams and highlights an intriguing awards race. Here’s the latest update (as of Thursday): 1) Braves (22-10): The Braves boast not only the best record in baseball history but also remain undefeated in series this season (9-0-1). Their schedule hasn’t been the toughest, but a point difference […]
US figure skating team’s first throw at Mets game doesn’t go well
Maybe the U.S. figure skating team should rethink their role on the diamond and stick to the ice instead. Several members of the team, including those who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, threw the first pitch at Citi Field before the Mets faced off against the Nationals, ultimately losing 5-4. While skaters are […]
Luke Weaver attempts to support the Mets after their recent defeat
Luke Weaver may not have been the solution the Mets needed to curb their disastrous Thursday, but he certainly could serve as an amateur therapist for his teammates facing tough challenges. Weaver’s two-run homer in the eighth gave the Nationals the lead in a 5-4 loss at Citi Field. That changeup thrown to C.J. Abrams? […]
Kodai Senga’s injury forecast is hard to determine for the Mets
Kodai Senga’s Frustrating Season Continues This year was meant to bring a fresh start for Kodai Senga. He came into spring training feeling healthy and confident, hopeful to replicate the impressive rookie year he had with the Mets in 2023. But, as has become all too common for the team this season, things haven’t gone […]
David Peterson struggles in his return to the Mets’ starting lineup
Peterson Struggles in Return as Mets Suffer Heavy Loss David Peterson’s comeback to the rotation mirrored the ongoing struggles of this challenging Mets season. The left-handed pitcher gave up seven runs (all earned) in just 3.1 innings during Wednesday’s 14-2 defeat against the Nationals at Citi Field. Given the current state of the pitching staff, […]
Mets face a troubling defeat to the Nationals as their rough start reaches a low point
Mets Struggle in Disheartening Loss to Nationals Currently, the Mets hold the title of the worst team in baseball. On Wednesday, they did nothing to change that perception. Five weeks into the season, the highly-paid Mets roster suffered another blow, losing 14-2 to the struggling Nationals at Citi Field—a defeat that wasn’t as close as […]
Mets’ plan for first base after Pete Alonso continues to deteriorate: ‘Turned it into a liability’
Mets’ First Base Dilemma Resurfaces As the offseason strategies for the Mets become clearer, a lingering concern throughout spring training was how to approach first base. The initial outcomes were somewhat disappointing, surpassing even the lowest expectations. Jorge Polanco was brought in on a two-year, $40 million deal with the intention of moving from center […]
Juan Soto dismisses forearm concerns, hits home run to conclude Mets’ surge
Juan Soto’s Forearm Concerns and Mets’ Performance Juan Soto is dealing with tightness in his left forearm, which adds to the worries surrounding a tumultuous season for the Mets. In a recent game, the Mets’ offense briefly came alive—well, at least for one inning—but Soto’s home run didn’t fully alleviate concerns about his health. Despite […]
Big fourth inning and strong performance from Clay Holmes help Mets secure important victory against Nationals
As Tuesday’s fourth inning came to a close, the modest crowd at Citi Field erupted into applause, possibly in disbelief at what they had just seen. This wasn’t some kind of illusion. The Mets brought ten batters to the plate during the first inning alone, racking up seven runs. My initial irritation faded into a […]