Playing on Both Sides of Town: Those Who Were Mets and Yankees

They’ve shared more than just a city. While the Mets and Yankees rarely engage in trade talks, it’s not unusual for players to spend parts of their careers in Queens and in the Bronx. According to Baseball-Reference, the count has now surpassed 150, but here are some of the most notable plus verdicts on which team they fared better with. David Cone – Mets (1987-92; 03), Yankees...

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Players of the Week: Álvarez, Senga Excel Amid Losing Streak

The New York Mets floundered against a pair of tough opponents on the road this week, as they suffered an agonizing sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves before taking just a single game from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. Rookies Francisco Álvarez and Kodai Senga continued to chug along, however, and provide some optimism and excitement for both the present and the future. Hitter...

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Mets Minors Weekly Report: Luke Ritter Continues Power Surge

Despite a woeful week from the major league club, the Mets had a lot to be happy about as far as minor league performances were concerned. Here are the biggest updates across the organization, including another outstanding week from Luke Ritter and a transformative outing from Dominic Hamel. Triple-A Syracuse The Syracuse Mets dropped three of five games at home against the Lehigh Valley...

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Morning Briefing: Angels Sign Daniel Murphy

Good morning, Mets fans! The Angels have purchased the contract of Daniel Murphy from the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League, Long Island’s general manager Michael Pflaff tweeted. The former Met retired following the 2020 season, but got off to a nice start for the Ducks this season, hitting .331/.410/.451 in 161 plate appearances. Additionally, the Ducks have activated Ruben Tejada...

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NL East Roundup: Phillies and Mets Begin to Fall Behind

The Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins have been the two most consistent teams in the National League East this season. That has continued to be the case over the last few weeks. Both the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets have some significant ground to make up, a hole that may prove to be too large to overcome. Let’s take a look at how the NL East stands on June 12. Atlanta Braves...

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Mets Sign Ex-Yankee Luke Voit to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets announced on Monday that they have signed first baseman Luke Voit to a minor league contract. He will head to New York and be active on the Triple-A roster for Syracuse on Tuesday. Syracuse opens a six-game series at the Buffalo Bisons in Buffalo, New York on Tuesday. Voit was traded from the Yankees to the Padres in 2022 in exchange for right-handed pitcher Justin Lange. He...

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