By Tim Ryder Major League Baseball has a new rookie home run king. With his 53rd homer of the season — a third-inning, 106.1 MPH exit velocity, 415-foot solo home run into the centerfield seats at Citi Field in Flushing — New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso broke his tie with Aaron Judge (52, 2017) for most home runs by a rookie in major league history. After taking his position...
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By Tim Ryder In an outstanding feature with Justin Toscano of The Record, New York Mets second baseman Joe Panik remarked on his time spent in Flushing, as well as what might be next. “Oh, for sure,” Panik replied when asked if he’d be inclined to stay with the Mets, adding, “It’s been a fun few months for me. Playing in New York; I grew up here and I love the...
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When New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson acquired Zack Wheeler — a young, extremely promising right-handed prospect — for soon-to-be free agent Carlos Beltran just ahead of the 2011 trade deadline, most deemed it a win for the franchise. Beltran’s time in New York was generally prosperous, but his time here had run its course. Plus, the Mets apparently couldn’t...
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After being eliminated from playoff contention on Wednesday night, the New York Mets will be going into early offseason mode with just four games remaining in the season. Ahead of Thursday’s series finale with the Marlins at Citi Field, Mets skipper Mickey Callaway informed the team’s press corps that the team would “take care of some guys and be smart about these next four...
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An Article By Tim Ryder The 2019 season has been a forgettable one for New York Mets reliever Edwin Diaz. After elevating himself to being one of the premier closers in the game with Seattle, Diaz was acquired by the Mets in the offseason, along with Robinson Cano, for a return highlighted by the inclusion of two of New York’s top prospects, outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-hander,...
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