Author: David Melendi

Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert Headline Mets AFL Participants

Editor’s note: The Arizona Fall League started on Monday, and the Mets’ affiliate starts play today. Even with the Mets in a playoff run, we’ll have eyes on the farm. Below is a preview of the Mets prospects playing in the AFL. Eight players in the Mets organization, including top prospects Jett Williams and Drew Gilbert, will play in the Arizona Fall League, which begins Oct....

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Keith Hernandez to Throw Out First Pitch at Game 3 of NLDS

Keith Hernandez, the 1986 World Champ, one-third of the beloved GKR announcing team, and proud owner of Hadji the cat, will throw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Citi Field on Tuesday. The 70-year-old, 11-time Gold Glove winner will make the toss to fellow Mets Hall of Famer, John Franco. Daniel Murphy, the 2015 NLCS MVP, will throw out the first pitch for...

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Mets Ready to Bring Playoff Vibes Back Home

The Mets haven’t played a home game since Sept. 22. That will change when they host the Phillies for Games 3 and 4 of the National League Division Series Tuesday and Wednesday. Keep Pushing “Feel like we’ve been on the road forever,” manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday at a Citi Field news conference. “It’s exciting, it’s awesome. I can’t wait for...

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Díaz Falters Amid Heavier Workload

Before entering Game No. 161 against the Atlanta Braves last Monday, Edwin Díaz had pitched more than one inning four times in 2024. He’s been asked to do it three times in the week since. It must be October. Díaz was summoned in the seventh inning Sunday with two on and two out to face Kyle Schwarber, with the Mets holding a 4-3 lead in Game 2 of the NLDS. Manager Carlos Mendoza said...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Bully Philly Bullpen in NLDS Opener

Good morning, Mets fans! Nice day to go playoff pumpkin picking. Just make it home in time for the game. Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back RBI singles to highlight a five-run, eighth inning outburst and the Mets took Game 1 of the National League Division Series 6-2 over the Philadelphia Phillies. Kodai Senga tossed two innings in his first action since July 26, struck out three...

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