Author: Jack Markowski

Players of the Week: Álvarez and Verlander Thrive

The New York Mets remain in limbo while tracking towards being sellers at next week’s trade deadline after taking two of three from the Chicago White Sox to begin the week before losing two of three to the Boston Red Sox this weekend. Along the way, Justin Verlander turned in perhaps his best start as a Met while Francisco Álvarez one-upped himself yet again. Hitter of the Week In what...

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Pete Alonso’s Struggles Won’t Go Away

Pete Alonso’s struggles since returning from injury have been well-documented. Widely regarded as one of the league’s primary offensive talents, Alonso is in the midst of perhaps the worst slump of his career following a trip to the injured list in early June. There have been plenty of questions raised about Alonso’s recovery and health as a result, culminating in widespread...

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David Robertson Looking Like Valuable Trade Chip

The New York Mets are in a precarious position leading up to the trade deadline on Aug. 1. They infused the tiniest bit of hope back into the fanbase with a six-game winning streak at the beginning of July but are 1-4 since and sit 8.5 games out of the final National League wild card spot with a 43-50 record. There have been mixed signals from the front office about what direction they plan on...

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Five Mets Storylines to Watch In Second Half

With the first half in the rearview mirror, the New York Mets would like to get rid of the sour taste in their mouth and write a new chapter on their 2023 season. With the second half scheduled to start on Friday night, let’s take a look at five storylines to follow that could define the rest of the year. Will Mets Be Buyers Or Sellers At Trade Deadline? The fact that this is even a topic...

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Players Of The Week: Rookies Álvarez, Senga Steer Ship

The New York Mets enter the All-Star break with mixed feelings, as they swept the Arizona Diamondbacks to open the week and carried a six-game winning streak through the start of their series with the San Diego Padres before ultimately dropping the final two games of the three-game set. During that stretch, the offense leaned heavily on Francisco Álvarez’s power stroke, while newly minted...

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