Author: Former Writer

Font Falters, Exposing Mets Pitching Depth Woes

The lack of starting pitching depth for the New York Mets reared its ugly head on Wednesday night in team’s 5-1 loss to the division rival, Washington Nationals with Wilmer Font on the mound. Font, 28, acted as more of an opener for the team than a starting pitcher, going just 2.1 innings while allowing five runs on six hits, walking two and striking out two. It was a bit of a let down for...

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Syndergaard Delivers Strong Outing Against Nationals

The New York Mets needed a solid start from Noah Syndergaard on Tuesday night in what has been a rocky season thus far for the big flame thrower and they got it. Syndergaard, 26, gave the Metropolitans eight very strong innings of work while allowing two runs on four hits, walking one and striking out six as he helped lead the team to a 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals. “Pitching is a lot...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Get Another Breather with Day Off

Good morning, Mets fans! The Metropolitans were rained out on Mother’s Day, causing the team to reschedule for a single admission doubleheader with the Miami Marlins that will be played on Aug. 5. The team gets a second consecutive off day, as they head to Washington to begin a three-game set on Tuesday. Latest Mets News ICYMI: Both Steven Matz and Jason Vargas could return against Miami...

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Exclusive Interview With Conforto After Big Mets Win

I had a chance to chat with Michael Conforto after the Mets 11-2 thrashing of the Miami Marlins. I chatted with the Met outfielder about the urgency the Mets came to the game with, their eight-run first inning, and trying not to overthink too much in the batter’s box. Here is that interview:

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Zack Wheeler Cruises in Mets’ Rout of Marlins

On a night where the offense staked him to an early 8-0 lead in what went on to be a 11-2 win, Zack Wheeler mostly cruised against Miami on Friday night. Wheeler, 28, gave the Metropolitans everything they could ask for out of their starting pitcher. He went seven innings on the night while allowing two runs on nine hits while walking one and striking out eleven. Wheeler struggled a little bit...

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