The New York Mets survived a comeback attempt from the Chicago White Sox to secure an 11-10 on Tuesday night. The Mets set the tone early with five runs in the bottom of the first but almost blew a seven-run lead after the sixth inning. Francisco Álvarez led the charge for New York’s offense, clubbing two home runs and driving in four runs against the White Sox. Tommy Pham got the Mets on...
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, New York RHP Lucas Giolito (6-5, 3.45) vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-3, 5.16) SNY The Mets’ bats haven’t returned yet from the All-Star break, but throughout the weekend, the team’s pitching did. Max Scherzer tossed a gem on Sunday and the Mets bullpen (mostly) held it together as the Mets were able to squeak out an extra-inning...
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There are two weeks until the trade deadline. Given we are not sure if the Mets will be sellers or not—the next week will tell—we’re going to run some profiles of some Mets and where they could potentially land at the deadline if traded. Position: Outfielder Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 35 (March 8, 1988) 2023 Traditional Stats: 239 PA, .271/.347/.476/.823, 57 H, 9 HR, 34 RBI, 25 BB, 52 K 2023...
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After winning the last of their three games in a dramatic fashion against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets (43-50) will remain in the familiar confines of Citi Field to take on the visiting Chicago White Sox (40-55). Few people could have predicted the Mets and the White Sox being this close in record at this point in the season. Despite their walk-off victory against the Dodgers on...
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It seemed like a done deal that the Athletics were on their way to Las Vegas for the 2028 season (it is yet undetermined where they will play from 2024-2027). The Nevada governor signed the bill that would allow partial public funding of a new 30,000 seat stadium, and team owner John Fisher appeared committed to moving the ball club to the desert. While the move may ultimately happen, the city...
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In “For Love of the Game,” the 1999 sports drama starring Kevin Costner as an aging former ace, a line from Vin Scully (who appears in the film as a broadcaster) sums up what many pitchers often feel on the bump. “He (Billy Chapel) will make the fateful walk to the loneliest spot in the world: the pitching mound.” Standing on the mound can be an isolating feeling,...
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