Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Top Opening Day Moments in Mets History

The Mets have the best winning percentage in MLB history on Opening Day. Over the years, the team’s season openers have featured many big moments, from walk-offs to unsung players becoming heroes. 1985: Gary Carter Walks It Off in Mets Debut The Mets led for most of the game on Opening Day in 1985, but they left 15 men on base and went just 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position. The...

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Morning Briefing: Mets to Honor Bud Harrelson With Jersey Patch

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets announced Monday that they will wear a jersey patch to honor the late Bud Harrelson this season. The patch will have Harrelson’s number three with his name inscribed on it. A World Series champion as a player and a coach for the Mets, Harrelson passed away in January at the age of 79 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Latest Mets News Sean Manaea...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Play Final Spring Training Game Today

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets played split-squad action on Sunday, beating the Nationals 10-1 and dropping their game against the Marlins, 5-1. Luis Severino allowed just one run and four hits with four strikeouts in five innings against Washington, moving his spring ERA to 1.29. Edwin Díaz struck out Alex Call in a 1-2-3 sixth inning. Pete Alonso, Starling Marte, and Tyrone Taylor each...

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Morning Briefing: Buck Showalter Joins MLB Network as Analyst

Good morning, Mets fans! Former Mets manager Buck Showalter will rejoin MLB Network as an analyst for the 2024 season, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reports. Showalter worked for the network during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He’ll start at the beginning of April. Latest Mets News The Mets had an off day on Monday and now welcome the Cardinals to Clover Park today. First pitch is...

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Morning Briefing: Steve Cohen Doesn’t Expect Pete Alonso to Sign Extension

Good morning, Mets fans! Steve Cohen met with reporters in Port St. Lucie on Sunday and said he doesn’t expect Pete Alonso to sign an extension during the 2024 season. Cohen said that the team has not held any discussions with Alonso about a new contract recently. Cohen did note, however, that he has a good relationship with Scott Boras and that both Edwin Díaz and Brandon Nimmo...

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