In 2022, the Mets’ bullpen had the third-best ERA in the National League with a 3.55 mark. They blew just 15 save chances all season, the second-fewest in baseball behind the Orioles. This year, the bullpen took a blow before the season even started when Edwin Díaz tore a patellar tendon during the World Baseball Classic. In his absence, Met relievers have already been charged with 20...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby, defeating Randy Arozarena with 25 home runs in the final round. Guerrero Jr. easily beat Mookie Betts in the first round before stunning the home crowd by defeating Julio Rodríguez in the semifinals. Guerrero Jr. and his father, Vlad Sr., are the first father-son duo to both win a Home Run Derby title. Latest Mets News Pete...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Pete Alonso will look to avenge his Home Run Derby loss from last year in tonight’s event at T-Mobile Park. Alonso will face off against Julio Rodríguez, who eliminated him in the semifinals last year, in the first round tonight. The 28-year-old will look to join Ken Griffey Jr. as the only three-time derby champions. Festivities are set to begin at 8 p.m. Latest...
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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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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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