While speaking with the media prior to Tuesday night’s series-opening matchup with the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field, New York Mets manager Luis Rojas announced that star shortstop Francisco Lindor will officially be activated from the injured list for tonight’s game. Lindor was placed on the injured list a little over a month ago with a right oblique strain. In the weeks since, he has been...
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This past week was another frustrating one for the New York Mets. Heading into play on Tuesday, they find themselves still sitting in third place in the National League East, but are now 6-1/2 games behind the red-hot Atlanta Braves. As has been the case of late, the pitching did enough to keep the Mets in the game, but the offense was nonexistent. They spoiled numerous chances, and as always,...
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According to the team’s transactions log, the New York Mets activated right-hander Heath Hembree over the off-day on Monday. Even though the team was not playing, they had to activate him, as it was three days since he was claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. Hembree served as the Reds closer for a brief time during the 2021 season, recording eight saves in ten opportunities. His...
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Let me knock on wood before I say this. The New York Mets appear to finally be getting their big bats all back in the lineup at the same time. Javier Baez returned with a bang on Sunday afternoon, doubling twice in the win over the Dodgers. While Francisco Lindor wasn’t quite ready to return from his oblique injury on Sunday, he figures to be back as soon as Tuesday night against the Giants. The...
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Six years ago today, the 2015 National League champions flexed their muscles and put their power on full display at the Citizens Bank Bam-Box. On just another ordinary Monday night, the New York Mets launched a franchise-record eight home runs and 15 extra-base hits in the 15-7 onslaught of the Philadelphia Phillies. In what was Jacob deGrom’s worst start of the season, the Mets fell behind...
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