The Mets’ (23-13) bullpen, which was so good to start the year, has not looked the same lately. A near meltdown in the eighth inning almost sunk the Mets in their series opener against the Diamondbacks (18-17), but they were able to hang on for a 5-4 win. The Mets entered the eighth inning with a seemingly comfortable 5-1 lead, but Dedniel Núñez was called on to pitch for his 2025 debut...
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Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the Mets announced that Paul Blackburn would begin a rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn. Blackburn made that start Friday night, and he allowed two runs in three innings while striking out six batters. Blackburn has yet to appear in a major league game this year but he’s on his way, and he will certainly be counted on for innings either as a sixth...
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It’s around that time when we start to see minor league players rewarded for their excellent early-season play with promotions to the next level. Five Mets prospects were given promotions this past week, including A.J. Ewing and Marco Vargas, who tore up Low-A St. Lucie (1.121 OPS and 1.073 OPS, respectively) and will now head to High-A Brooklyn. Ewing and Vargas will join Chandler...
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After melting down in epic fashion on Sunday, the Mets (20-9) responded accordingly with a laugher by defeating the Nationals (13-16) 19-5 in Monday’s series finale. It was the exact kind of game that was needed from this team after they blew a six-run lead the previous day. The Mets were powered by Brandon Nimmo, who delivered a monster game. He went 4-for-6 with two home runs and nine...
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Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, Baseball America released an article naming 15 standout prospects outside of the top 100. The article named A.J. Ewing, who has been phenomenal for the St. Lucie Mets early in 2025. In 17 games, Ewing owns a 1.129 OPS with 19 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. Ewing was a fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft and is quickly making a name for himself in the Mets system....
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