Author: John Flanigan

After a forgettable start to the 2021 season, New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto finally showed some signs of life at the plate in this weekend’s series win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Heading into the series, Conforto was riding an 0-for-16 slump, and had just three hits in 25 at-bats on the season. During the three-game set, the sweet-swinging lefty put together a 4-for-10...

During the 2020 pandemic shortened season, one of the biggest bright spots for the New York Mets was the emergence of top pithing prospect David Peterson. Despite not throwing a single pitch in Triple-A, the left-hander impressed during his rookie season, posting a 3.44 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 50 innings. Peterson pitched well enough to carve out a big role in the starting rotation for this 2021...

While speaking with reporters prior to the postponement of Monday night’s series opening game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Mets manager Luis Rojas was asked about numerous topics about his team both on and off the field. One of the interesting questions of note Rojas was asked about was what newly acquired starting pitcher Taijuan Walker has brought to this team in terms of leadership. Rojas...