Starting pitchers failed the Mets miserably in the three-game losing streak they took into a Wednesday doubleheader with the Cubs at Citi Field. Kodai Senga, David Peterson and Freddy Peralta allowed seven, four and 10 runs, respectively, in the losses. After throwing four scoreless innings, it looked like Nolan McLean would stop the bleeding. New York led 3-0. But with two outs and nobody on in...
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Before Kodai Senga took the Citi Field mound Tuesday, David Stearns told the media that the rotation will be judged on a “turn-by-turn” basis. After Senga left the mound, it was unclear if he would take his next turn. Senga (0-6) gave up seven earned runs on three hits, walked five, hit a batter and struck out six over 3 2/3 innings in the 9-6 loss to the Cubs (41-37) in front of...
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Good morning, Mets fans! I have had enough of Kyle Schwarber. Francisco Lindor went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base, a run scored, and played nine innings at shortstop in Triple-A Syracuse’s 5-3 victory over Norfolk on Sunday. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Lindor (strained left calf) is likely to return to the Mets this week, but probably not until at least Wednesday. “I...
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After a breakout 2025, Jonah Tong has not looked like the team’s top pitching prospect this season. He entered Saturday with a 1-5 record in 11 starts, lugging a 6.13 ERA and 1.49 WHIP into his start against Norfolk. He was roughed up again, allowing seven runs (three earned) on eight hits over three innings. Syracuse battled back from 7-2 and 10-5 deficits and scored twice in the ninth,...
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Francisco Lindor went 1-for-4 with a single and a run scored in Double-A Binghamton’s 5-3 victory Friday over New Hampshire. It was the 32-year-old shortstop’s first game since April 22 when he strained his left calf running the bases in a 3-2 win over the Twins that broke the Mets’ 12-game losing streak. Carlos Mendoza said before the game that Lindor will rest Saturday, play...
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