Author: Allison Waxman

Mets Hall of Famer Ed Kranepool Passes Away

The New York Mets announced Monday afternoon that Ed Kranepool passed away Sunday, September 8 after suffering from cardiac arrest in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 79. Kranepool was an original Met, part of the 1969 Miracle Mets team that brought the first World Championship to Flushing, and an All-Star in 1965. A New York native, he played his entire career with the Mets from 1962-1979, primarily as...

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Kodai Senga, Christian Scott Hopeful for End of Season Returns

The Mets’ pitching rotation has been a surprising bright spot for them this season, even though it’s taken its fair share of hits. However, reinforcements, major ones too, might soon be on their way. The Mets provided injury updates on both Kodai Senga (calf strain) and Christian Scott (UCL sprain) Monday. Kodai Senga Senga, who suffered a calf strain in his only appearance this...

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Take Two: Who Gets the Nod for a September Call-Up?

With September 1 less than a week away and about a month left in the 2024 season, the Mets have a few decisions to make to bolster their team. Rosters expand from 26 to 28 players on September 1, just as teams hit the final lap in the race for postseason baseball. Entering Tuesday, the Mets sit three games behind Atlanta for the final seat in the NL Wild Card race. Arizona and San Diego hold the...

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Francisco Lindor Named NL Player of the Week

MLB announced Monday Francisco Lindor earned National League Player of the Week honors. It’s the fourth time in his career he’s earned this achievement. Lindor hit .345/.387/.793 with a 1.180 OPS and clubbed three homers, six RBIs, four doubles and scored six runs. Aaron Judge of the Yankees took home honors for the American League after ending the week smashing his 50th and 51st...

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How Much Should You Panic About The Mets’ Struggles?

With just over a month left in the 2024 season and the Wild Card race as tight as ever, the Mets find themselves in the thick of things. They had a scorching summer, producing one of the best records in baseball over June and July, which catapulted them into the postseason race. It’s a far cry from where they were at the beginning of the season when they looked like sure sellers. Now,...

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