Tag: pitching

Hall of Fame Case: Bartolo Colón

There are 10 players eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame who have the Mets on some portion of their resume. Next up is a beloved pitcher who made New York one-stop on his major league odyssey.  Even if his plaque isn’t in the Hall, the home run should be. The result of the at-bat in 2016 at Petco Park against James Shields was Bartolo Colón’s career moment, becoming the oldest...

Spirit of ’73: Tom Seaver

We’re looking back at the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ 1973 National League pennant-winning team by reviewing the most inspirational figures of that remarkable run. Last but not least, “The Franchise,” who stood out again as the finest pitcher in baseball.  In the pantheon of great seasons from the greatest player in Mets’ history, this season isn’t at the top. And...

2023 Syracuse Season Recap: Top Prospects Shine in Disappointing Season

Following a 2022 season in which the Syracuse Mets posted a disappointing 64-85 record, there was hope that they would be able to turn things around in 2023. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out that way. In fact, the team arguably experienced an even worse season in Dick Scott’s first year managing the club. Posting the second-worst record in the International League at 61-85, the...

Spirit of ’73: Jon Matlack

Over the coming weeks, we’ll look back at the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ 1973 National League pennant-winning team by examining the most inspirational figures of that remarkable run. We continue with a young left-handed pitcher who overcame a potentially disastrous injury to be the team’s top performer down the stretch.  On a dreary and drizzly evening in front of a paltry...

David Peterson Making Most Of Opportunity Since Recall

Amidst a season rife with challenges, David Peterson has impressively held his own and sustained his own self-assuredness, a quality that the Mets are keen on nurturing as he prepares to take the mound for several pivotal starts for the final two months of the regular season. On Sunday, against the Los Angeles Angels, Peterson showcased himself again on the mound, leading to a thrilling 3-2...

James McCann, Orioles Embarrass Mets 10-3

It’s been hard to find any positives with the Mets’ performance on the field this week. Following a sweep at the hands of the dreadful Royals, the Mets traveled to Baltimore and demonstrated more of the same sluggish, uncompetitive play Friday night as they lost 10-3 to the Orioles. “We have to play better,” Buck Showalter said following the game. “Some people that are getting...

Robertson Gives Up Three-Run Homer, Mets Lose 5-4 to Giants

The Mets hosted the Giants for the first game of a three-game set on Friday night. The game officially marked the beginning of the second half of the season for the Mets, and if this game is a sign of things to come, the team will only continue to disappoint. After a five-iinning start by Carlos Carrasco was followed up by two solid combined innings from Jeff Brigham and Brooks Raley, David...

Bassitt Dominates Mets in Blue Jays’ 3-0 Win

The Mets swept the Phillies on Thursday as they defeated Taijuan Walker in the third game of the three-game set. On Friday, the Mets faced another member of their 2022 team as Chris Bassitt and the Blue Jays traveled to Citi Field to start a three-game series. For the Mets, Justin Verlander took the mound hoping to rebound from a poor performance in Colorado. The game, originally scheduled for a...

Senga, Nimmo Shine in Mets 1-0 Win Over Rockies

Coming off of a shocking and disappointing three-game sweep at the hands of the Tigers, the Mets took the field on Friday night looking to right the ship against the Rockies who entered the game on a four-game win streak. Kodai Senga got the start for New York and Antonio Senzatela, making his first appearance since last August, got the start for Colorado. There wasn’t much offense from...

Morning Briefing: Mets Likely Pushing Back Scherzer

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the New York Mets may face weather-related issues on Tuesday in Detroit, which may lead to the postponement of Max Scherzer’s start until Wednesday. As a result, Justin Verlander is expected to start on Thursday, while Joey Lucchesi is likely to be utilized on Tuesday. Scherzer was initially supposed to start Monday...

Amazin’ Insights: Insider Perspectives On the Starting Pitching Staff

By Scott Engel, The Game Day It has been a tough spring for the Mets’ pitching staff so far in terms of injuries. Yet according to former players and team executives, the starting pitching can still be the key to a National League pennant push. I spoke with three former players and a team executive who are very optimistic about the team’s rotation because of its experience and depth....

Edwin Díaz Not Pitching Back-To-Back Days in World Baseball Classic

New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz will be heading to the World Baseball Classic to pitch for Team Puerto Rico next week. Once the tournament begins, if you see Diaz pitch in one of the pool games, you will not see him enter the next game. Díaz was a guest on Foul Territory on Thursday and he mentioned what his workload will be like in the first few games of the WBC: .@SugarDiaz39 says he...

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