Author: Michael Famulari

Series Preview: Mets Look to Slow Down the Braves

After winning their first series of the season in Cincinnati, the New York Mets (3-6) are heading to Truist Park for a four-game set against the Atlanta Braves (6-2). Over the weekend, the Mets made fewer mistakes compared to their homestand. Besides an untimely bullpen implosion on Saturday, the starting pitchers and relievers heavily contributed to a series victory. In addition, they finally...

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Jose Buttó and Reed Garrett Impress in Mets’ First Victory

After losing their first five games of the season, the New York Mets were determined to flip the script. In the second game of their doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, the Mets went with Jose Buttó as their starter. Despite being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on short notice as the team’s 27th man, Buttó set the tone in a major way. He acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his...

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Series Preview: Mets Look to Bounce Back Against Tigers

After suffering a three-game series sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers, the New York Mets (0-3) look to salvage their early-season woes against the undefeated Detroit Tigers (3-0). Both teams are approaching this series from two polar opposite standpoints. While the Mets are looking to move forward from their weekend-long feud with Rhys Hoskins and the Brewers, the Tigers seek to pounce on a...

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Brett Baty Finishing Spring Training on High Note

In the hours prior to the Mets signing designated hitter J.D. Martinez, third baseman Brett Baty looked to continue his hot hitting streak during spring training. While Baty had a slow start, he has picked it up as of late. Entering Thursday’s contest, Baty was batting .290/.371/.516 with an .887 OPS in March. Manager Carlos Mendoza has noticed Baty’s positive strides this spring,...

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José Buttó Continues to Make Case for Rotation Spot

On Thursday, José Buttó looked to continue the recent trend of encouraging performances from New York Mets starting pitchers in spring training action. With Opening Day rapidly approaching, this outing was particularly important for Buttó, who is vying for the final spot in the starting rotation. Despite the immense pressure, Buttó rose to the occasion at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida...

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