Author: Christian De Block

Beltrán Enters Hall of Fame as a Met

Sunday, July 26 was a special day for the Mets and their fanbase. Carlos Beltrán joined Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza as the only three players to wear Mets caps on their plaques in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Pretty remarkable company. The outfielder played seven seasons with the Mets, racking up all kinds of accolades over that time. He made five All-Star appearances, won three Gold Gloves, and...

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Series Preview: Mets Host League-Best Dodgers

The nightmare season for the New York Mets (43-60) may turn for the worse. Next up is the Los Angeles Dodgers (65-38), who looked poised to make a run at a third-straight World Series title. After taking two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies to start the second half, the Mets were outplayed by the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week. What they do over the next few weeks won’t change...

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Lindor Reminds Fans Who He Is

If you don’t already know, Francisco Lindor’s name has been all over the headlines in recent days. His name wasn’t listed in the group of reported “untouchables” for this upcoming trade deadline as the Mets shift to sell mode. As a result, all the attention has been on Lindor to begin the second half. After an injury-riddled slow start to the season, he showed what...

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Series Preview: Mets Begin Second Half in Philadelphia

Welcome back from the All-Star break! The New York Mets (40-57) open the second half on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies (54-43), who will resume play two games behind the Atlanta Braves for the top spot in the National League East. The next few weeks will serve as an evaluation period for New York. The Mets will be sellers at the deadline, which will be important in their pursuit to...

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Thornton Provides Potential Help to Mets’ Rotation Problem

At 40-57, the New York Mets have very little to look forward to for the second half of the season. They own the second-worst record in the National League and are 12 games back of the final Wild Card spot. Returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2024 will have to wait, at least until next season. Speaking of next year, that should be the Mets’ focus after the All-Star break....

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