Monday night seemed like a walk in the park for the Mets. The game was going their way for the majority of the night, and the club was three outs away from notching a win to improve to 20-20 and gain ground against a National League East rival for a second night in a row. The offense scored enough to give the Mets a cushion (though there was plenty more cushion that could have been built). Sean...
Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga spoke to reporters on Monday about his rehab process, saying he wants to make sure his mechanics are right before taking the next step. Senga said he believes his injury at least partially was caused by an issue with his mechanics. Senga offered some optimism regarding his progress, but he didn’t give an exact timeline. He’s eligible to come off...
The Mets (19-21) are nearly a quarter of the way through the 2024 season, and just now are they facing the division rival Phillies (29-13) for the first time. Entering Monday’s action, the Mets have been subpar to average, whereas the Phillies have had the best record and the second-best run differential in baseball. The first meeting between these two teams this year was a wild affair,...
Monday, May 13, 2024 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Cristopher Sánchez (2-3, 3.22) vs. LHP Sean Manaea (2-1, 3.31) SNY • MLBN Do you feel that vibe in the air? That feeling of swagger after a big win. The longing for another baseball game after the Mets play a fun one. On Sunday night, the Mets beat the Braves thanks to a walk-off homer from Brandon Nimmo. The Mets were down one, with...
More than a week after announcing he was moving to the bullpen, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told the media today that RHP Adrian Houser would get the start on Wednesday. Houser’s move to the bullpen made way for top pitching prospect Christian Scott to make his MLB debut. Houser, acquired with Tyrone Taylor in the offseason, made just one relief appearance since his shuffle to the bullpen....
After a dramatic walk-off victory to avoid a series sweep against the Braves, the New York Mets (19-20) will face the Philadelphia Phillies (28-13). The layout of this series is unusual, as the teams will play two games at Citi Field, followed by two more at Citizens Bank Park. This scheduling procedure ensures that the teams will play an even amount of home and away games ahead of their series...
Much like the protagonist in his chosen movie-inspired username, Brandon Nimmo’s quest for consistency this season has been akin to that movie storyline in search of a resolution. Despite dealing with an injury setback on Saturday, Nimmo’s brief performance on Sunday offers a glimmer of hope. After enduring discomfort and exiting Saturday’s game due to intercostal irritation,...
Much has recently been chronicled on Reed Garrett’s emergence this season, and for good reason. Garrett represents a David Stearns special: The Edwin Diaz Clone You Never Knew You Had. During his eight years with the Brewers, Stearns became infamous for acquiring unheralded relievers and overseeing their development into key cogs in the backend of their bullpen. Tylor Megill’s...
Good morning, Mets fans! Per Anthony DiComo of MLB, Kodai Senga is still dealing with command issues. In an interview with Carlos Mendoza, the manager noted Senga doesn’t feel injured but is still at a point where he could get re-injured with the inconsistencies in his command. It appears he will not progress with his rehab until his command is 100% to avoid the risk of re-injury. The Mets...
Late on Mother’s Day evening, pitching dominated the start of the game between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves. At Citi Field, both starters kept their respective opposing offenses in check. The difference appeared to be a few late hits by the Braves and Marcell Ozuna. However, it was the Mets who came out victorious courtesy of Brandon Nimmo and his walk-off, two-run home run to...
According to Daniel Wexler, first baseman Ryan Clifford and right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat are being promoted from High-A Brooklyn to Double-A Binghamton. Clifford is MMO’s fourth-ranked prospect in the system, while Sproat is ranked 15th. The 20-year old Clifford, acquired in the trade for Justin Verlander, was slashing .216/.412/.304, with a .716 OPS for Brooklyn as of Sunday. The...
Sunday, May 28, 2024 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Bryce Elder (1-1, 5.28) vs. RHP Luis Severino (2-2, 2.93) ESPN The New York Mets try to avoid the sweep this evening at Citi Field. Last weekend, the Mets were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Mets then “swept” the Cardinals in a rain-shortened, two-game series. So far this weekend, the Mets have lost both games, despite holding the...
