Author: David Melendi

Mets Have Big Weekend Plans in Philly

After a thrilling Wild Card series victory, the New York Mets get Friday off before Game 1 of the NLDS, then head to Philadelphia Saturday to face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, who hasn’t pitched since last Saturday. Game 1 will air on FOX and the first pitch is scheduled for 4:08 p.m. ET. The Mets have yet to announce a starter. Possible candidates include David Peterson and Tylor Megill....

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Alonso’s Amazin’ Blast Sends Mets to NLDS

The Mets never stayed on the mat for long this season. They were walked off in Tampa in a game that they were one strike away from winning on May 5. New York won the next day. Walked-off in Miami later that month after Edwin Díaz’s worst performance of the year. Won the next one. Walked off in Philadelphia in September. Won the next four. After three straight losses put the season on the...

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Alonso Could Quiet Critics in Series Finale

The series finale Thursday night may also be the finale for Pete Alonso in a Met uniform. The free-agent-to-be has blasted 226 home runs in blue and orange, including 34 this year, and he will have suitors who may offer him more money than New York. The fan base seems divided on whether it wants to see Alonso back. While the homers have added up to the third most in franchise history, his OPS...

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Paul Blackburn Won’t Pitch Again in 2024

Updated Post: Oct. 2 at 4:15 PM According to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, the 2024 season is over for Paul Blackburn. Blackburn was diagnosed with a spinal fluid leak a couple of weeks ago and hasn’t pitched for the Mets since August 23. Blackburn, 30, is arbitration-eligible this offseason and is estimated to make $4.4 million for the 2025 season. Updated Post: Sept. 9 at 5:55 PM Carlos...

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MLBTR Projects Mets Arbitration Figures

Eight Mets, including David Peterson, Tylor Megill and Tyrone Taylor, will be up for arbitration this winter and MLBTradeRumors.com projected how much money the team will offer them in a report released Tuesday. Below are the estimates. The number in parenthesis is the player’s years of service time (unofficially) in the big leagues. Peterson, $4.4 million (4.089) Paul Blackburn, $4.4...

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