Author: David Melendi

Mets Minors Recap: Jimenez Catching Fire for St. Lucie

Shortstop Antonio Jimenez went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a stolen base Wednesday in Low-A St. Lucie’s 5-4 loss to Jupiter. It was his third consecutive multi-hit game. He is an eye-popping 9-for-13 with two homers, three doubles and three stolen bases in the three games. Jimenez was a third-round pick last year out of the University of Central Florida and started his first full pro...

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Five-Run Eighth Propels Mets Over Royals

Brett Baty’s two-run single highlighted a five-run, eighth inning rally that helped lift the Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Royals Wednesday at Citi Field. It all started with two outs and nobody on base. Eight consecutive Mets reached base: Francisco Lindor singled, Carson Benge walked, Jorge Polanco reached on an infield single, Jared Young broke a 1-1 tie when he was hit by a pitch with...

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Ewing, Benge Combine for Six Hits

The rookie outfielders are doing their best to make it worth tuning in during a season that has been tough to watch. A.J. Ewing went 4-for-4 with a 402-foot homer, three RBIs, four runs scored, a stolen base and a walk. He also made a leaping catch at the wall that deprived the Royals of their 17th run. Carson Benge was 2-for-3 with a “Little League home run,” an RBI, two runs scored...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Have Some Decisions to Make at Deadline

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are gearing up to very likely be sellers at the deadline, and Will Sammon of The Athletic has some details on how things could shape up. Specifically, Sammon noted that the Mets could get a strong haul for one of their primary two catchers, though it seems unlikely they would do it. The Mets also have a particular affinity for Torrens because of his defense,...

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Mets Drop To 17 Under .500 For First Time Since 2018

A pop up to shallow center Saturday night pretty well summed up the 2026 Mets. Francisco Lindor was calling for it, but gave way at the last second to Tyrone Taylor, who in theory should have an easier read on it coming in. But the ball glanced off Taylor’s glove, he tripped a bit over Lindor before retrieving the ball, the throw home was late and three runs scored. Eli White’s...

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