Welcome to the new reality of the 2023 New York Mets. After selling off a slew of key pieces at the Trade Deadline, the new-look Mets gave their fans a gloomy taste of what could follow over the coming months and indeed, throughout the 2024 season. They were swept by the lowly Kansas City Royals, a team who have already piled up 75 losses this year. It was far from pretty, and more dark days are...
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When the New York Mets traded Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander at the trade deadline, they did more than admit the team would not win in 2023. They also revitalized their farm system, which has taken a significant hit after promoting Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos from prospect status. Many have given the Mets credit for taking this bold change of course. We have also seen...
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Entering Thursday’s matchup against the Kansas City Royals, the New York Mets were looking to avoid suffering a series sweep with Carlos Carrasco on the mound. The odds were not in the Mets’ favor, as Carrasco was coming off two abysmal outings in which he combined to pitch only 4 2/3 innings while allowing 11 earned runs. This recent trend proved true early in the game, as Carrasco...
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Triple-A: Worcester 17, Syracuse 9, Box Score LF Carlos Cortes 5-for-5, HR (8th), 2 RBI, 2 R, .802 OPS C Tomás Nido 1-for-4, HR (4th), 2 RBI, .798 OPS 1B José Peraza 3-for-5, HR (2nd), RBI, 2 R, 2B, .703 OPS CF Brandon McIlwain 2-for-5, HR (8th overall), 2 R LF Joe Suozzi 2-for-3, HR (4th overall), 3 RBI, BB The Mets had 17 hits, including seven extra-base hits, but still lost the game. Nido has...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Speaking for the first time since the trade to Houston, former Mets pitcher Justin Verlander remarked about the trade and his experience with the team and how Mets management handled the situation leading up to the deadline. Verlander appreciated the transparency and honesty shown by the Mets in their dealings. Before the trade deadline, he had discussions with general...
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Syracuse Mets 1B/DH Luke Voit has opted out of his minor league deal and has become a free agent according to our own Michael Mayer. Voit, 32, needs to become part of another organization’s 40-man roster by August 31 if he is to be postseason eligible. Voit signed with the Mets on June 11 after he has been waived by the Milwaukee Brewers. Voit quickly became a Syracuse fan favorite with his bat...
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