It proved to be the Shohei Ohtani Show in Queens this weekend as the New York Mets dropped a series to the Angels. Despite having suffered a torn UCL just days before, Ohtani was almost unstoppable at the plate as the Angels took the first two games of the series at Citi Field. However, the two-way superstar was no match for a locked in David Peterson as the Mets were able to avoid the sweep on...
Read More
Mets fans, an all-new episode is here! This week, Mike and I discuss Kodai Senga’s case for Rookie of the Year, we dive into Pete Alonso’s hot August and the newest trade rumors surrounding the Mets slugger, break down Shohei Ohtani’s weekend in Queens, react to Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry’s number retirement announcements, and much more! With rumors of an Alonso...
Read More
Amidst a season rife with challenges, David Peterson has impressively held his own and sustained his own self-assuredness, a quality that the Mets are keen on nurturing as he prepares to take the mound for several pivotal starts for the final two months of the regular season. On Sunday, against the Los Angeles Angels, Peterson showcased himself again on the mound, leading to a thrilling 3-2...
Read More
Triple-A Buffalo Bisons (61-63) 5, Syracuse Mets (52-71) 2 Box Score Brandon McIlwain CF: 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, BB, .282/.440/.549 Ronny Mauricio 2B: 0-for-3, 2 BB, 2 K, .292/.347/.504 Brett Baty 3B: 0-for-3, 2 BB, .309/.405/.670 The Mets had just seven hits in Sunday’s game, but they did walk 10 times and so had numerous opportunities to score. Unfortunately, they went just 2-for-13 with...
Read More
Good morning, Mets fans! Former Met Noah Syndergaard was designated for assignment on Sunday following giving up five runs in six innings against the Blue Jays. A day shy of his 31st birthday, Syndergaard has a disappointing 6.50 ERA and just 56 strikeouts in 88 2/3 innings between the Guardians and Dodgers this season. Syndergaard’s xERA of 6.52 doesn’t paint a pretty picture...
Read More
The 2023 season went wrong for the New York Mets in a variety of different ways, but the bullpen was one of the most glaring issues. The Mets’ bullpen currently ranks in the bottom 10 in MLB in ERA. The return of Edwin Díaz will undoubtedly be a significant addition to the bullpen in 2024, but the Mets will still need to find ways to get the ball to him in the ninth inning. Notably, Sam...
Read More
