Author: Jack Markowski

Mets Place Jesse Winker on IL, Recall Jared Young

The New York Mets announced a slew of roster moves before their series opener against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. The most important news to emerge from the transactions, however, was that Jesse Winker is heading back to the 10-day injured list, this time with back inflammation, while Jared Young is coming up from Triple-A Syracuse to take his place. Winker, who returned from his...

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Francisco Lindor Named All-Star Game Starter

At long last, Francisco Lindor has secured a spot on the National League All-Star Team as a member of the New York Mets and will start at the Midsummer Classic for the first time in his career. Lindor moved on to Phase 2 of All-Star voting as one of the top two finishers among NL shortstops alongside Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts, whom he ultimately bested en route to clinching his...

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Report: Mets Searching for Center Field, Bullpen Help

The New York Mets’ needs have begun materializing with a little under a month-and-a-half to go before the July 31 trade deadline passes. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, the club is looking for reinforcements in both center field and the bullpen. Furthermore, they added that there’s some speculation of larger, pricier targets emerging down the line....

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Morning Briefing: Jonah Tong Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month

Good morning, Mets fans! Right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Month for May after posting a 1.35 ERA over five starts with 42 strikeouts for Double-A Binghamton. His standout performance came on May 10 against the Reading Fightin Phils, as he threw 6 2/3 perfect innings with 13 punch outs. On the year, Tong now has a 2.02 ERA in 49 innings and 10...

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Blackburn Will Make 2025 Debut Monday at Dodgers

Updated Post: 14:03, 5/31/25: Paul Blackburn will come off the injured list and make his season debut against the Dodgers Monday in Los Angeles, according to Carlos Mendoza. Blackburn made six rehab starts between High-A and Triple-A, combining for a 3.08 ERA and 31 strikeouts. The righty’s last major league start came on August 23 against the Padres, where he allowed five earned runs and...

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