Author: Sean Kenny

Mets Manager Candidate: Craig Counsell

CRAIG COUNSELL Age: 53 Managerial Experience: Milwaukee Brewers (2015-2023) Current Position: Milwaukee Brewers manager Profile Craig Counsell was born in South Bend, Indiana, on August 21, 1970. He would attend college at Notre Dame, where he was an infielder until he was drafted in the 11th round of the 1992 MLB Amateur Draft by the Colorado Rockies. Across his career, he played for 13 seasons...

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What’s the Next Step For David Stearns at GM?

With the recent news that Billy Eppler resigned as the general manager of the Mets amidst some controversy, new president of baseball operations David Stearns has a whole new issue to address. As it was, Stearns was already looking to hire a manager and make some other critical, essential hires in the analytics and scouting departments to modernize the Mets. With this new development, however,...

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Mets Minors Recap: McIlwain’s Walk-Off Walk Defeats Railriders

The Syracuse Mets staged a late rally and Brandon McIlwain drew a bases-loaded walk to win the game. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are still on break after defeating the Somerset Patriots in the Eastern League semi-finals. Triple A Syracuse Mets 4, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders 3/10 Innings Box Score RF Brandon McIlwain 0-for-2, 2 SB, 4 BB, K, .816 OPS LF Jaylen Palmer 2-for-5, 2B, R, RBI, 2...

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Mets Minors Recap: Dominic Hamel, Mike Vasil Finishing Season Strong

Dominic Hamel had the longest outing of his career and helped the Rumble Ponies win this version of the Subway Series and advance to the Championship Series. Syracuse earned a walk-off win against the RailRiders behind a strong start from Mike Vasil. Triple-A Syracuse Mets 5, Scranton Wilkes-Barre 4, Box Score CF Brandon McIlwain 0-for-4, K, .813 OPS LF Carlos Cortes 1-for-4, K, .793 OPS RF...

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Mets Down Reds 8-4, Take Series Finale

On a day where the New York Mets honored the retirement of former pitcher Bartolo Colón at Citi Field, the team also looked to prevent a sweep in their series against the Cincinnati Reds. To get it done, New York sent José Quintana to the mound on Sunday. With the aid of the offense showing up in a big way, the Mets delivered an 8-4 victory. Quintana started today looking to keep building on his...

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