Author: Chris Bello

Brett Baty Homers In Back-to-Back Games

After initially struggling in the beginning of July, Brett Baty has emerged at a crucial point in the Mets’ season. The rookie third baseman homered in back-to-back games against the White Sox, breaking out of his 4-for-23 slump with zero extra-base hits in the month of July. The first home run was a majestic shot to center field, which followed Francisco Álvarez’s first long ball on...

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Behind Álvarez, Mets Hold On For 11-10 Win Over White Sox

The New York Mets survived a comeback attempt from the Chicago White Sox to secure an 11-10 on Tuesday night. The Mets set the tone early with five runs in the bottom of the first but almost blew a seven-run lead after the sixth inning. Francisco Álvarez led the charge for New York’s offense, clubbing two home runs and driving in four runs against the White Sox. Tommy Pham got the Mets on...

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Mets 2023 First Half Report Card: Front Office And Coaches

The Mets entered the 2023 season with high expectations. The year prior, the team won 101 games, the second most in franchise history, and made the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Unfortunately, the team struggled down the stretch, and was eliminated by the Padres in the wild-card round, ending their season with only one win in the playoffs. After having a disappointing end to their...

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Eppler ‘Open To Any Opportunity’ Before Trade Deadline

With the MLB trade deadline looming, the Mets find themselves in an uncomfortable position. The club, which spent the most money in the history of MLB before the 2023 season, woke up on Saturday with a 42-49 record and eight games behind the San Francisco Giants for the last National League wild-card spot. Most teams in this position would be preparing their assets for sale, but the Mets entered...

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NL Wins First All-Star Game Since 2012, Defeats AL 3-2

The National League All-Star team defeated the American League All-Stars 3-2 on Tuesday night in Seattle. It was a close affair the entire night, but the NL came out on top behind a big swing from a first-time all-star in the eighth inning. While the NL came out on top, the Mets had very little representation in the 2023 All-Star game. Pete Alonso struck out in both at-bats on Tuesday, and Kodai...

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