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 […]
Mets squander late three-run advantage in heartbreaking 10-inning defeat to Braves
Atlanta Braves Edge New York Mets in Ten Innings ATLANTA – There’s a curious trend when the Mets come to town, especially at Trust Park—it almost feels like the Braves’ struggles this season get amplified. Last night, the Mets seemed to be cruising along, but then, out of nowhere, everything turned upside down. They lost […]
Jeff McNeil belts three-run homer in Mets’ win: ‘He needed that’
Jeff McNeil finally showed glimpses of his former self on Friday night at Citi Field. The two-time All-Star and 2022 Silver Slugger Award winner came out on top against the Astros, smashing a three-run homer in the sixth inning to give the Mets a 6-2 lead and a 7-2 victory, their fourth straight win. “He […]
DJ Stewart’s three-run homer propels Mets past Cubs
On Tuesday afternoon, DJ Stewart grabbed the first baseman’s mitt and got extra reps in his natural corner outfield position. Stewart wants to prove he’s as valuable as possible to a team that has more than a few bats worth keeping. If he could slide to first base every once in a while and spell […]
Starling Marte’s three-run blast propels Mets to another win over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Starling Marte may have been the Mets’ biggest lineup addition of the offseason. The veteran outfielder, who was plagued by poor health and didn’t have much of an impact on the team last season, has made a strong comeback and has emerged as a central figure in the indomitable batting lineup over […]
Mets blow three-run lead as winless start to season continues
The rain finally stopped at Citi Field on Thursday, but the losses didn’t stop. The Mets trailed by three runs in 11 innings before losing 6-3 to the Tigers, falling to 0-5 for the first time since 2005. After Adam Ottavino allowed a game-tying homer to Riley Greene in the eighth inning, the Mets squandered […]
Yankees’ Trent Grisham belts three-run homer in spring opener
Notable items from the Yankees’ Grapefruit League opener Saturday in Lakeland, Fla.: runaway success Trent Grisham hit an estimated 421-foot three-run home run off minor league left-hander Jake Higginbotham. Grisham, a left-handed hitter, is expected to be the Yankees’ fourth outfielder, and manager Aaron Boone said he expects him to play “a lot.” In the […]