After winning eight of nine games, the Mets return home for their biggest series of the season thus far: a five-game set with the Atlanta Braves that may ultimately have significant implications on the pennant race. While the Mets (66-38) are playing some of their best baseball lately, the Braves (63-42) are gradually creeping closer in the standings. Just days after signing All-Star third...
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After a mini-skid to open their series against the Padres, the Mets are now winners of six consecutive games, and are showing no signs of slowing down soon. Last week, the Mets swept a two game series from the Yankees, then flew down to Miami where they took three more wins from the Fish. Aside from winning baseball games, this is a very exciting time for the Mets, as they’ll look to add...
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The Mets should be happy to see the calendar flip to August next week; it means they’re one month closer to postseason baseball. Starling Marte, however, probably wishes it would still be July for a while longer. The first year Met continued his sizzling month with a three-hit game in Friday’s win, falling just a double short of the cycle. In 18 games this month, Marte is slashing an...
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Although last week was highlighted by the annual All-Star game in Los Angeles – and the games that were played didn’t have much excitement with two losses to the Padres – two Mets who were named to the mid-summer classic had phenomenal weeks. Pete Alonso batted above .500 with an epic home run, while Edwin Díaz continued to pitch scoreless baseball. Hitter of the Week: Pete...
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The All-Star break has come and gone. As good as a first half as the Mets (58-35) had, they have their eyes sight on their ultimate prizes now. A possible 100-win season. A division title. Winning the pennant. And finally, bringing the World Series trophy back to Queens for the first time in 36 years. To start the second half, the Mets will immediately be challenged, with the San Diego Padres...
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