Tag: New York Mets

Series Preview: Surging Mets Begin Road Trip in Los Angeles

The New York Mets (10-8) are entering their six-game road trip in good spirts coming off the back of a 5-1 home stand. But this weekend’s series may prove to be their greatest test yet, facing off against the high-powered Los Angeles Dodgers (12-8). The signing of Shohei Ohtani makes their lineup, one that already included former MVPs Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, even more dangerous....

Mets Minors 2024 Prospects: No. 17 Jesus Baez

No.17 Jesus Baez, SS B/T: R/R      Age: 2/26/2005 (19) Ht: 5’9″        Wt: 180 lb. Acquired: Signed by Mets as International Free Agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2022 ETA: 2027  Previous Rank: 11 2023 Stats (Mets FCL): 40 Games, .210/.306/.333, 2 HR (12 XBH), 17 RBI, 5 SB, .640 OPS Jesus Baez, the fairly highly-touted Mets prospect with excellent raw power and consistently...

Tyrone Taylor Helps Ignite Mets’ Hot Streak

After their first scheduled off day in over two weeks, the Mets are headed on a road trip where they will take on the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game set.  Let’s be real, the Dodgers have a lot in their scouting report they need to prepare for. The great eye of Brandon Nimmo, the all-fields hitting prowess of Jeff McNeil, the power of Pete Alonso … and the .341 batting average...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Perfect The Basics In Pirates Sweep

Arguably the biggest takeaway to emerge from the Pirates series is the fact that the New York Mets just played really fundamentally sound baseball. They also got the basics right and handled their business on the way to clinching their first series sweep of the year. And, just like that, the Mets have won 10 of 13 and now have four consecutive series wins. New York will head to LA riding a...

Morning Briefing: Mets Have Won 10 of 13

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are rolling. With a 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Mets earned a series sweep over the Buccos and have now won four straight series to get back over .500. Luis Severino had another solid outing and the offense continued swinging their hot bats during their four-game win streak. Click here for a full breakdown of the Mets’ win on Wednesday. Now,...

Mets Sweep Pirates Behind Severino and Offense

The Mets and Pirates closed out their three-game series on Wednesday in an afternoon matinee in New York. Luis Severino (1-1, 2.14 ERA) took the mound for the Mets on Wednesday against Bailey Falter (1-0, 4.05 ERA)  for the visiting Pirates. Severino had another impressive start for the Mets. He gave up just one run on five hits and walked three over six innings and 96 pitches thrown (61 for...

Reed Garrett Finding Sudden Success With Mets

With the New York Mets recent surge to get over .500 after an 0-5 start, the bullpen has been one of the main reasons why. They have logged the most strikeouts in the National League (87), allowed the second lowest batting average (.209), thrown the fifth most innings (69.2 innings).  True, the Mets have Edwin Díaz as their closer, but the reliever who has had the best start to the year is...

Pete Alonso Named NL Player of the Week

MLB announced Monday that Pete Alonso earned National League Player of the Week honors. It’s the fourth time in his career he’s earned the achievement. The Polar Bear hit .429/556/1.603 last week and smashed four homers and seven RBIs. Colton Cowser of the Orioles took home the honors for the American League. It’s noteworthy for Alonso and the Mets, as Pete began the year on a...

3 Up, 3 Down: Positive Trends Continue As Mets Take Series W

What a very, very, very special weekend at Citi Field. Not only was one of the best players in franchise history honored, but the New York Mets also clinched the series against the Kansas City Royals on Doc Gooden Day. It is worth repeating that the Royals were red hot coming into Queens. They were winners of seven straight, with the bats causing plenty of damage. However, the Mets again got...

On Doc’s Day, Mets Pitching Dominates In 2-1 Series Finale Win

On the day the New York Mets’ paid tribute to Dwight Gooden, pitching dominated the scene at Citi Field on Sunday afternoon, with Jose Buttó and Cole Ragans engaged in a fierce duel. When it was all said and done, the Mets (7-8) secured their third series victory of the season by defeating the Kansas City Royals (10-6), 2-1. The Mets have won seven out of their last ten games after...

Game Chat: Royals vs. Mets, 1:40 P.M.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 • 1:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Cole Ragans (0-1, 2.60) vs. RHP Jose Buttó (0-0, 1.50) SNY The New York Mets offense looks to keep rolling for one more game against the Kansas City Royals as the Mets seek to clinch a series win. Yesterday, the Mets were able to score seven runs, fueled by Pete Alonso’s two home run and three-hit day, but everything else fell apart...

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