Author: Nathan Cooper

Morning Briefing: Mets Show Signs of Life in Comeback

Good morning, Mets fans! On Monday night, the Mets had a comeback, the likes of which have been few and far between in 2026. Down a run with two outs in the ninth inning, Juan Soto came to the plate with a chance to make his mark on the game. On a 3-1 fastball, Soto turned on the ball directly down the right field line, staying fair for a three-run home run. The mammoth blast traveled 430 ft at...

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Mets Minors Recap: Santucci Strikes Out Ten for Binghamton

Another Sunday has come and gone for the Mets affiliates, and little progress has been made from a winning point of view. The organization went 1-2, with rehabbing major leaguers working their way back, a couple of positive pitching outings, and poor team play. While St. Lucie (Single-A) picked up a win, Triple-A and Double-A lost, and High-A Brooklyn finished in a suspended contest tied 2-2 in...

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Mets’ Ninth-Inning Comeback Falls Short in Loss to Braves

Christian Scott and the Mets (36-52) took on the Braves (51-35) in the first game of a four-game set. A.J. Ewing’s first career game in the leadoff spot did not result in a winning effort, with the Braves winning 5-3. Ewing led off for the first time as a major leaguer in the first inning, flying out to begin things. A Bo Bichette walk after a Juan Soto strikeout gave the Mets a base...

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Mets Lose Seventh-Straight Game Despite Thornton’s Excellent Outing

Zach Thornton and the Mets (34-48) took on the Phillies (46-36) in their first game since the firing of Carlos Mendoza. The first game of the series went the same way as the first half of the season went: a 2-1 loss, their seventh in a row. Thornton was rudely greeted by the Phillies, who scored a run after tallying three straight hits on six pitches to take an early lead in the first inning....

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Morning Briefing: Lindor to Play an Additional Rehab Game

Good morning, Mets fans! On Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that despite initial reports of Francisco Lindor returning to the Mets for a simulated game on Tuesday, the shortstop will complete an additional rehab game in Triple-A Syracuse. Assuming all goes well, Lindor could be activated as soon as Wednesday, and play as soon as Thursday after a rest day.  Lindor’s return is...

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