Mets’ Jose Quintana looks to position himself for potential playoff start
If the Mets play in October, Jose Quintana wants to be available to start games in October. There are several obstacles, but the biggest are the Braves, Diamondbacks and Padres, who are competing with the Mets for the three National League wild-card spots. Internally, the competition is stiff with Sean Manaea, Luis Severino and David […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana struggles through rare rough outing
ANAHEIM, Calif. — It was an afternoon of too much “trying” and not enough pitching control for Jose Quintana. The left-hander has been the team’s best starter since mid-June, but he put runners on base early in Sunday’s game against the Angels and stretched his pitch count. The best thing that can be said about […]
Jose Quintana twirls another gem as Mets outlast Nationals
Jose Quintana was a weak link a month ago, but has since developed into the Mets’ most effective starting pitcher. If the change continues, it could boost the team’s playoff hopes or allow the Mets to receive something in return for the veteran left-hander at the trade deadline if they fall out of wild-card contention. […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana comes up with gem when he needed it most
A growing number of Mets fans are hoping for a change in the starting rotation, and they’ll have to wait. Jose Quintana isn’t going anywhere after this fight. The veteran left-hander, who had failed to get an out in the fifth inning in either of his previous two starts, has picked the perfect time to […]
Jose Quintana battered in Mets’ loss to Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Some were scolded, some were hit on the line, some were punched, and some were made to sit on the ground. It didn’t seem to matter where Rays hitters placed the ball. Against Jose Quintana, everyone found holes. The Mets quickly fell into a deep hole they could never climb out […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana repays manager’s faith after asking to stay in
Carlos Mendoza was more than ready to end his day as a starting pitcher Sunday with two outs in the eighth inning. But as the Mets manager approached the mound, Adam Ottavino warmed up in the bullpen, it became clear that Jose Quintana really wanted a shot on the final out. After a brief conversation, […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana gets hit hard in last spring start
Notable items from Saturday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: No way, Jose Jose Quintana made his final start of the exhibition season, allowing five earned runs on three hits and four walks in three innings in the Mets’ 13-5 loss to the Astros. The left-hander, whose next appearance is scheduled for Thursday’s season opener, finished the […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana offers positive spin to rough spring outing
PORT STREET LUCIE — Jose Quintana had plenty of opportunities to work with the runners on base Sunday. Despite a lackluster start against the Marlins in the Grapefruit League, Quintana was able to take such a positive view. Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana takes the field in the first inning of the game against the […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana has strong four-inning scoreless outing
Notable items from Tuesday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Good stuff’ Jose Quintana, one of the Mets’ potential starters for Opening Day, showed off his strong pitching once again, allowing just two hits in four scoreless innings. He lowered his ERA to 2.08 in spring training and said, “Everything is working really well right now.” Jose […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana has strong outing in rebound effort
Notable items from Thursday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: much better Jose Quintana, the top candidate to start the opening game, allowed one earned run with four hits and six strikeouts in three innings during the Mets’ 3-1 victory over the Nationals. “I felt a lot better today,” Quintana said after recovering from a tough battle […]