Series Preview: Mets Start West Coast Trip in Oakland

The New York Mets won each of their first two series at home, taking two of three against the Miami Marlins and the San Diego Padres. That was a response they so desperately needed, given the way they performed in Milwaukee last week. Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and the Mets are set to begin a 10-game road trip in Oakland Friday night, facing off against an Athletics team that has struggled...

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Time is Right For Mets to Promote Brett Baty

It is time for the Mets to promote third baseman Brett Baty. Baty, 23, is off to a scorching hot start in Triple-A Syracuse, where he is batting .387/.486/.839 with an impressive four home runs and 10 RBIs in only 31 at-bats. Baty is also third in the International League with his 197 wRC+, the two players ahead of him recently received promotions to their perspective major league teams. While...

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Jeff McNeil Adds Walks to Arsenal

Since the moment Jeff McNeil debuted in 2018, he has been regarded as one of the game’s most prolific contact hitters. He has taken what many would consider an “old-school” approach and parlayed it into a fruitful career thus far that includes two All-Star appearances, a Silver Slugger award and a batting title. One facet of his hitting profile that has been consistently...

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Mets Minors Recap: Baty, Mauricio Homer With Eppler Watching

The story of Thursday night in the Mets farm system was Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio homering for Triple-A Syracuse with Mets’ GM Billy Eppler at the game. Lefty Joey Lucchesi also twirled a gem in the Syracuse win. AAA: Syracuse (8-4) 4, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (6-6) 3 Box Score 3B Brett Baty 3-for-4, 3 RBI, HR (4th), 1.325 OPS 1B Mark Vientos 0-for-4, 2 K, 1.038 OPS SS Ronny Mauricio...

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Morning Briefing: José Butto Scratched For Syracuse

Good morning, Mets fans! Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that pitcher José Butto, who holds the 15th rank among the Mets’ prospects, won’t be making his planned start for Syracuse today. However, the Mets have been contemplating the inclusion of another starter on the West Coast to provide the rest of the team with an additional day of rest, and Butto may be a feasible candidate to...

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Mets Minors Game Thread: Lucchesi Makes Third Start

The New York Mets have an off day on Thursday as they travel to Oakland for a three-game weekend series with the A’s. That gives us the opportunity to shed some light on the Mets minor leagues with a full game thread of four games taking place on Thursday night. Thursday, April 13, 2023 ⋅ 6:35 PM PNC Field ⋅ Moosic, PA Syracuse Lineup  Danny Mendick DH Brett Baty  3B Mark Vientos 1B DJ...

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