Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

After Year of Growth, Mets Hope to Retain Manaea

When the Mets signed Sean Manaea in January, expectations were unclear. The southpaw only made 10 starts with the Giants in 2023, spending much of the year in the bullpen before rejoining the rotation late in the year. The early returns from the lefty were inconsistent. After getting tagged for six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Phillies in London, Manaea’s ERA rose to a...

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Morning Briefing: David Stearns to Give Closing Remarks Wednesday

Good morning, Mets fans! David Stearns will give his end-of-season press conference on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The Mets have 10 players set to hit free agency, including Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea, Luis Severin and Jose Quintana. Another pending free agent, Adam Ottavino, will pitch for Toros del Este in LIDOM beginning next month and intends to play in 2025. J.D. Martinez also wants to play next...

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Morning Briefing: Mets’ Magical Ride Comes to an End in NLCS

Good morning, Mets fans. After being handed an early 1-0 lead, Sean Manaea gave up a two-run double and a two-run homer to Tommy Edman, and the Mets left a small village on base as their season came to an end with a 10-5 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS. Edman, who went 11-for-26 and drove in 11 runs in the six games, was named Series MVP. Mark Vientos clubbed a two-run...

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Breaking Down the NLCS Game 4 Pitching Matchup

After getting shut out for the second time in three games, the Mets are in must-win mode tonight. Luis Severino kept the team in the game, allowing two unearned runs in 4 2/3 innings, but Reed Garrett and Tylor Megill surrendered three homers to put the game out of reach. The Mets will send left-hander Jose Quintana to the mound as they look to even up the series, while the Dodgers will counter...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Head Back to New York Tied in NLCS

Good morning, Mets fans! Francisco Lindor smacked a leadoff homer, and Mark Vientos punctuated a five-run second inning with a grand slam as the Mets evened the NLCS at one with a 7-3 victory over the Dodgers. After the game, Vientos said he took it personally when Lindor was intentionally walked right before the grand slam. Vientos is the youngest player ever to hit a grand slam in League...

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