The New York Mets once again had their game postponed on Monday night, this time due to inclement weather, as was the case Sunday when the game was suspended in the first inning by rain. After their first three games against the Nationals were postponed because of COVID-19, and with the weather issues on Sunday and Monday, the Mets have now played five games in the twelve days since the season...
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In an article by Ryan Dunleavy of The New York Post, former Met Jed Lowrie said that the organization did not permit him to have surgery on his injured knee. The Mets signed Lowrie to a two-year, $20 million contract prior to the 2019 season. Lowrie had just eight plate appearances in 2019, and none in 2019. The Salem, Oregon native was diagnosed with a knee fat pad impingement during spring...
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The Mets waited four extra days to begin their 2021 season due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Washington Nationals’ organization, then opened their campaign by losing two of three to the Philadelphia Phillies. For the Mets, the initial series looked a lot like games from the 2020 season. Jacob deGrom pitched very well, yet ended up with a no-decision. The bullpen did not pitch well, and...
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After the postponement of three games against Washington because of COVID-19 concerns within the Nationals’ organization, the Mets will begin their 2021 season Monday night, opening a three-game series against Joe Girardi’s Philadelphia Phillies. After Monday night’s game, the two teams will clash again Tuesday night, and wrap the series up with a late afternoon game on...
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On April 2, 1972 Mets skipper Gil Hodges passed away from a heart attack during spring training after playing a round of golf. He was two days shy of his 48th birthday. Rob Silverman of MMO accurately wrote that Donn Clendenon was the final piece to the championship puzzle in 1969. Hodges was the first piece. Hodges, who played 18 seasons (16 with the Dodgers, two with the Mets) and slugged 370...
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