Author: Christian De Block

Mets’ Big Guns Continue To Struggle At The Plate

The New York Mets have struggled to deliver in run-scoring opportunities throughout this homestead, averaging just 2.2 runs per game over their last five contests. While that did not hurt them in their three-game sweep over the Philadelphia Phillies, it has come back to bite them in the first two games against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mets had multiple opportunities with runners on base in...

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Mets’ Lose 2-1 to Blue Jays on Hall of Fame Day

Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays was a special day for the organization, as Howard Johnson, Al Leiter, Gary Cohen, Howie Rose and Jay Horowitz were inducted into the New York Mets’ Hall of Fame prior to first pitch. After the pregame festivities concluded, much of the focus turned to the second game of the series. The Blue Jays sent José Berríos to the mound, while the...

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Ronny Mauricio Learning to Play Left Field

Mets general manager Billy Eppler told reporters on Friday that 22-year-old Ronny Mauricio has begun the process of learning how to play left field in Triple-A Syracuse. The 93rd ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline came up as a shortstop, but transitioned to second base earlier this season. Mauricio will add more defensive versatility to his repertoire as he awaits a call-up to the majors....

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Series Preview: Surging Mets Host Blue Jays

The New York Mets (30-27) came home from a disappointing road trip and took out their frustration on the Philadelphia Phillies, sweeping a three-game series against their division rival. Mark Canha and the starting rotation led the way in that series, dominating that matchup from start to finish. The Mets will look to continue that against the Toronto Blue Jays (30-27), who are now 9.5 games...

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Mark Canha Carries Mets Offense in Win

Mark Canha was a critical piece to the New York Mets’ 101-win season in 2022, hitting .266 with 13 home runs, 61 runs batted in and a .770 OPS in 140 games. The outfielder expected to build off that with a strong start to this season, but that did not come to fruition. Canha struggled for the first month and a half of the season, but the veteran has begun to produce at the plate over the...

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