Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Francisco Álvarez Records First Four-Hit Night of Career

Entering Friday’s action, Francisco Álvarez had homered in three consecutive games and four of his last five contests. While he didn’t go deep in the Mets’ series opener against the Padres, the 21-year-old recorded the first four-hit night of his career, helping lead the team to their sixth straight win. Álvarez began his night with a strikeout in the second inning, swinging...

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Morning Briefing: Clayton Kershaw Placed on Injured List

Good morning, and happy Fourth of July, Mets fans! The Dodgers have placed left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder soreness, backdated to June 30. The club has recalled righties Gavin Stone and Michael Grove from Triple-A, and optioned southpaw Victor Gonzalez. Kershaw was recently named to his 10th All-Star Game, and he sports a 2.55 ERA/3.54 FIP with 105...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Win First Series in Over a Month

Good morning, Mets fans! Tommy Pham collected three more hits, Pete Alonso homered and drove in three runs, and David Peterson put together another solid outing as the Mets beat the Giants to clinch their first series victory since they swept the Phillies from May 30-June 1. Peterson gave up a run in the second inning but held the Giants to just that run on three hits, walking three and striking...

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Mets’ Bullpen Charged With Fifth Straight Loss

For most of Friday night, things were looking up for the Mets. Jeff McNeil hit two doubles and drove in two runs, Jeff Brigham and Brooks Raley combined for six outs after Carlos Carrasco’s five solid innings, and Tommy Pham’s solo homer gave the Mets a 4-2 lead. With the heart of the Giants’ order coming up, Buck Showalter turned to David Robertson for the top of the eighth...

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Morning Briefing: Darryl Strawberry Hosts Golf Outing With 1986 Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! Darryl Strawberry hosted a golf outing in support of the fight against opioids, and members of the 1986 Mets were on hand for it. Jay Horwitz posted a picture with the group on Twitter. His 1986 teammates came out to play golf today to support of Darryl in his fight against opioids. pic.twitter.com/3mt6fFfM0F — Jay Horwitz (@Jay_HorwitzPR) June 26, 2023 Latest Mets...

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