J.D. Martinez slugged a two-run homer to cap a three-run third inning, the big blow in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. The designated hitter has four home runs in his last 10 games and a five-game hitting streak in which he’s gone 8-for-20. This was news to him. “I didn’t know any of that stuff, but thank you,” he said when informed of the hot...
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The qualifying offer – which the Mets may choose to extend to Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea and Luis Severino this offseason- projects to hit a record $21.2 million, according to a New York Post report on Friday. Teams have until five days after the World Series to decide if they want to submit a qualifying offer to free agents. Players then get until Nov. 19 to decide whether or not to accept...
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The Mets have shown resilience all season, on a macro level coming back from 11 games under .500 to get themselves into the playoff race. And on a micro level, rebounding to win games after tough losses that might have sent other teams into longer funks. Most recently, New York recovered from a walk-off loss in San Diego to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The Mets won the day after...
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Orioles ace Corbin Burnes, who will be the top free-agent pitcher this winter, will be coveted by many teams. One of them will be the Mets, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network. “I think the Mets are certainly gonna be in play for Corbin Burnes,” Heyman told B/R Walk-Off Wednesday in an interview, adding that it makes sense because Luis Severino and Jose...
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132 games down, 30 to go. The playoff race is entering the stretch run, and it’s looking like the Mets and Braves will battle it out for the final Wild Card spot. Atlanta (72-60) leads New York (69-63) by three games. Let’s take a look at who the division rivals play the rest of the way. The Mets have seven games with the Phillies, three each with the Brewers and Red Sox and two with...
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