Mets News

Senga To Face Live Batters; Megill Begins Rehab Assignment

On Friday afternoon, the New York Mets received some good news regarding the progressions of Kodai Senga and Tylor Megill as they work their way back from injuries.  Per MLB.com Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo, Senga threw an up-down bullpen session on Thursday and will face live batters for the first time this year on Monday. It’s a significant step forward for the Mets ace, who has been...

Series Preview: Mets Return Home to Greet the Veteran Cardinals

The New York Mets (13-11) are back home after a 3-3 road trip, securing two wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers and one against the San Francisco Giants. Francisco Álvarez did hit the injured list with a torn ligament in his left thumb while the team was out west, but the Metropolitans are finally set to have J.D. Martinez available for their homestand. The Mets will get their first look at the...

J.D. Martinez Batting Fifth in Mets Debut

Updated Post – April 26 at 3:20 PM The Mets recalled veteran slugger J.D. Martinez from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. The Mets designated infielder Zack Short for assignment to make room on the active roster. In his Mets debut, Martinez is hitting fifth as the designated hitter on Friday at Citi Field. Updated Post – April 25 at 10:15 J.D. Martinez played for the Triple-A Syracuse...

Morning Briefing: Mets Return Home For Three-Game Set With Cardinals

Good morning, Mets fans! After going 3-3 against the Dodgers and Giants on the road, the Mets will be back at Citi Field on Friday for the first of three games against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jose Buttó will take his 1.65 ERA to the mound against Miles Mikolas (6.49) in Game 1 at 7:10 p.m. ET on Apple TV+. Now onto the morning briefing! Latest Mets News Pitching came out strong in the minor...

Yankees Claim Michael Tonkin

Michael Tonkin is heading crosstown. The New York Yankees claimed the 34-year-old reliever off waivers from the Mets today. Tonkin started the season with the Mets, was designated for assignment, traded by the Mets to the Twins for cash, and then returned to the Mets when the Twins waived him. In nine innings with the Mets and Twins, Tonkin is 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA. He has struck out 11 and walked...

Francisco Lindor Finds His Lefty Groove

It’s happening! It’s happening! Francisco Lindor is hitting above .200! The star shortstop, off to a slow start, found his groove and slugged two home runs in Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Giants. He powered the Mets to an 8-2 win and ended the team’s three-game skid. Both home runs came as a left-handed hitter, the side he had been really struggling with before Wednesday.  Let it be...

Morning Briefing: Mets Finish .500 on West Coast Trip

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets finished up their west coast trip on Wednesday afternoon on a high note as they salvaged the last of three games against the San Francisco Giants. After taking the first two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers in impressive fashion, it seemed as though the Mets would be able to eclipse .500 during their west coast swing. However, a dormant offense which...

Francisco Lindor Clubs Two Homers in Win Over Giants

Francisco Lindor homered twice, Tyrone Taylor homered and doubled and Sean Manaea walked the tightrope as the New York Mets (13-11) beat the San Francisco Giants (12-14) 8-2 at Oracle Park to snap a three-game losing streak and finish their six-game West Coast trip at 3-3. The bats were a welcome sight for the Mets after scoring a total of three runs in their past three games. Lindor ended the...

Game Chat: Mets vs Giants, 3:45 PM

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 • 3:45 PM Oracle Park • San Francisco, CA LHP Sean Manaea (1-1, 4.12) vs. RHP Ryan Walker (2-2, 3.46) SNY The Mets try to avoid a sweep by the Giants this afternoon as they wrap up their first west coast trip of the year. If you are like me, your relationship with the Mets this week has been something like this. “Woah, the pitching for both teams looks good after one...

Morning Briefing: Francisco Alvarez Underwent Thumb Surgery

Good morning Mets fans!  The team announced Tuesday that Mets Starting catcher Francisco Alvarez underwent surgery to fix the injury to his UCL in his left thumb.  The recovery time is typically eight weeks, according to the team. Alvarez sustained the injury on April 19 when he appeared to jam his thumb rounding first base in a game against the Dodgers. Despite the injury, he still reached...

Mets Drop Series to Giants With 5-1 Loss

The Mets suffered a 5-1 loss against the Giants at Oracle Park on Tuesday evening, dropping the series in San Francisco. Despite notching nine hits, New York struggled to capitalize against the Giants’ ace Logan Webb, leaving eight runners on base and going 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position. This loss marks the Mets’ first series defeat in their last six. Luis Severino started...

Game Chat: Mets vs. Giants, 9:45 PM

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 • 9:45 PM Oracle Park • San Francisco, CA RHP Luis Severino (2-1, 2.14) vs. RHP Logan Webb (2-1, 2.93) WPIX The Mets look to end their two-game skid tonight as they take on the Giants for Game 2 of the series. After Sunday’s loss in Los Angeles, the Mets fell flat Monday in San Francisco only collecting four hits, all recorded by Starling Marte and Pete Alonso. The...

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