Author: Michael Mayer

Carlos Carrasco Struggles in First Inning Again

Struggles in the first inning have been a theme for Mets starter Carlos Carrasco in 2021 and that continued on Thursday night against the Marlins at Citi Field. The Marlins took no time at all to jump on Carrasco’s early struggles as Miguel Rojas hit the very first pitch of the game for a home run. Jazz Chisholm followed with a double and then scored on an RBI single by Jesus Aguilar. The...

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Mets Claim Lefty Brad Hand

The Mets have claimed left-handed reliever Brad Hand according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. The veteran was recently designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays and will join the Mets big league roster. To make room on the roster for Hand, the Mets have designated right-hander Geoff Hartlieb for assignment. Hand, 31, has a 4.21 ERA, 1.287 WHIP, and 8.2 K/9 in 51 innings this season...

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Mets Minors Recap: Nogosek, Reid-Foley Make Rehab Appearances

AAA: Syracuse Mets vs Lehigh Valley – Postponed (Weather) AA: Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs Richmond – Postponed (COVID related) High-A Brooklyn Cyclones vs Wilmington – Postponed (Weather) Low-A St. Lucie Mets (54-57) 2, Jupiter (54-48) 1 Box Score Kevin Kendall SS 1-for-3, 2 BB, R, SB (6th), .319/.422/.406 Alex Ramirez RF 3-for-5, .262/.338/.388 The Mets scored one run in the...

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Carlos Carrasco Tossed Seven Strong Innings

The 2021 season has been a struggle from the beginning for Mets starter Carlos Carrasco, but he finally got his chance to shine on Thursday night against the Giants. The veteran right-hander came into the start having allowed 13 runs in eight innings over his previous three starts. In just his sixth start of the season following a hamstring injury, Carrasco looked like he might have another...

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‘Fire Rojas’ Chants Erupt at Citi Field

Since June 16, the Mets have a National League worst 26-40 record and their overall record now sits at 61-65 for the season. A quick fall for a Mets team that had a four-game lead in first place at the trade deadline. So who is to blame for the now third place Mets? Well, Mets fans certainly felt it was manager Luis Rojas on Wednesday night as they started a “fire Rojas’ chant...

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