Mets 2024 playoff roster vs. Brewers has a pitching surprise
MILWAUKEE — There was one surprise on the Mets' wild-card roster. Max Kranik, who hasn't pitched in the major leagues this year and was drafted by the Mets in May, could pitch for the club for the first time in October. The right-hander, who started the season as a starter at Triple-A Syracuse and pitched […]
Jeremy Hefner transformed Mets’ pitching into sudden strength
MILWAUKEE — Starting Friday, the Mets face the prospect of finishing a marathon season in a five-game, four-day spurt, but they have a depleted rotation and won't have starters on regular rest for Game 1 of the wild-card series. A solid bullpen that has the potential to perform in the most important innings of the […]
Mark Leiter doesn’t expect to keep pitching this poorly for Yankees
Mark Leiter Jr. was meant to be the agent of change. He was supposed to bolster the Yankees' relief corps late in games. He was supposed to build a stronger bridge with closer Clay Holmes. Mark Leiter didn't fare well with the Yankees, posting an astounding 6.35 ERA. Rafael Suanez – USA TODAY Sports So […]
MLB considering drastic starting pitching rule change
Major League Baseball is reportedly considering requiring starting pitchers to pitch six innings. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported Thursday. The league is reportedly considering the rule change as it aims to “restore prestige to starting pitchers” among its on-field goals. Rogers said league officials offered a series of exceptions to the proposed rule, including if a […]
Mets’ injuries should only solidify stance as buyers in pitching market
The uncertainty and fluidity of this period is currently embodied by the Mets and their starting pitching staff. Not long ago, before they were playing as the best team in the National League, the Mets were expected to trade a one-year starting pitcher or three. As their performance improved, the Mets were still considering whether […]
Cruz warns against underestimating Harris: Dems pitching her as ‘Mother Teresa, Oprah, and Gandhi’ combo
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz warned Republicans not to underestimate Vice President Kamala Harris as she emerges as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination. “I worry that Republicans underestimate Kamala Harris. They don’t think very highly of her. They don’t think she’s that smart. When you or I mention Kamala Harris’ name among Republicans, […]
Clay Holmes knows his pitching was ‘not ideal’ in Yankees loss to Orioles
BALTIMORE — Clay Holmes didn’t get much support in Sunday’s 6-5 loss to the Orioles, but he also wasn’t at his best. The closer, who made the American League All-Star team for the second time in three years, missed the second of his past four save opportunities. The main culprits at Camden Yards, by their […]
How Francisco Alvarez has made Mets’ pitching staff better
The Francisco Alvarez effect is real. The Mets are 29-13 in games with the precocious young catcher and 17-32 in games without him. Certainly, his offensive improvement has been noticeable: His .852 OPS entering Wednesday’s game was third-best among catchers with at least 100 plate appearances. Francisco Alvarez shakes hands with right-hander Luis Severino after […]