Author: Kai Chang

Ryan Helsley’s Struggles With Mets Continue

On Thursday, the Mets found another way to lose in heartbreaking fashion. Déjà vu all over again, as Yogi Berra would say. Kodai Senga didn’t quite complete six innings, but his 5 2/3 frames of two-run ball gave the Mets a real chance. For a rotation that’s been slowly deteriorating, it was good enough. This time, however, it was the bullpen that let it slip away. It’s become a theme: when one...

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Morning Briefing: Pete Alonso Is The New Mets Home Run King

Good morning, Mets fans! On Tuesday, Pete Alonso reached a major milestone by hitting his 253rd career home run, breaking Darryl Strawberry’s long-standing franchise record. This achievement cements his place as the most prolific power hitter in Mets history. Plus, the Mets ended their losing streak with a 13-5 victory over the division rival Braves. They were powered by six home run including...

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Mets Minors Recap: Blackburn Solid In Fourth Rehab Start

Paul Blackburn turned in another solid outing with Triple-A Syracuse, going 5 2/3 innings while giving up two runs. The Mets had placed the 31-year-old Blackburn on the 15-day injured list July 3 (retroactive to June 30) with a right shoulder impingement. This was his fourth start in his most recent rehab stretch with Syracuse. Triple-A Box Score Syracuse Mets (60-52) 9, Charlotte Knights...

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Mets Minors Recap: Brandon Sproat Continues To Shine

MMO Michael Mayer’s No. 1-ranked prospect Jett Williams was scratched from the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies’ lineup on Thursday. The 21-year-old was initially listed as the starting shortstop, but he was in the dugout and did not play. The reason for his absence is still yet to be disclosed. Meanwhile, Brandon Sproat turned in another quality start for Triple-A Syracuse....

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Morning Briefing: Mets Have Lost Seven of Their Last Eight

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets fell 3-2 to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, continuing their struggles with a seventh loss in eight games. New York took an early 2-0 lead thanks to RBIs from Tyrone Taylor and Pete Alonso, but Cleveland’s starter, Logan Allen, settled in after the second inning, keeping the Mets off the board. The Guardians grabbed control in the seventh, stringing together...

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