Mets’ top prospect Francisco Alvarez did it again on Thursday, it was the eighth time he’s homered in his last 12 games! AAA: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (20-36) 12, Syracuse Mets (20-35) 4 Box Score SS JT Riddle: 1-for-3, HR (4), 2 RBI, BB, SO, .200/.243/.371 CF Matt Rudick: 2-for-5, 2B, 2 R, SO, .191/.345/.298 DH Daniel Palka: 1-for-3, RBI, R, BB, SO, .241/.342/.471 The Mets...
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Good morning, Mets fans! After an off day Thursday, the Mets kick off yet another west coast series against the Angels tonight. The Angels are officially on a winning streak, having just ended their brutal 14-game losing streak Thursday night. The Mets lost their last two games to the Padres. The Mets will not, however, have to face their old friend Noah Syndergaard this series. Syndergaard...
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On this date in 2016, the Mets drafted first baseman Peter Alonso in the second round from the University of Florida. Yup, remember that he used to go by Peter. Well, he’s hit a lot of big league home runs since making the change to Pete. The Tampa native started his pro career with a bang for the Brooklyn Cyclones. Alonso had 18 extra-base hits, 21 RBIs, and a .969 OPS in 30 games for the...
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On May 18, Max Scherzer removed himself from his start, and he would be placed on the IL. Combined with injuries to Jacob deGrom and Tylor Megill, this made Chris Bassitt the de facto ace of this New York Mets pitching staff. He has been anything but that. Since May 18, Bassitt is 0-1 with a 6.35 ERA and a 6.40 FIP. Opposing batters are hitting .261/.327/.544 against him. He has seen his...
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Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated reports that Mets veteran starter Max Scherzer started throwing low-intensity bullpens recently. Scherzer is dealing with a left oblique strain that put him on the injured list on May 21. Ragazzo reports that Scherzer is throwing all of his pitches during these bullpens in Florida and that he’s progressing well. Scherzer, 37, took himself out of his last...
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Jeff McNeil had a nice game in what was otherwise a forgettable night for the New York Mets, who were crushed 13-2 by the San Diego Padres Wednesday evening at Petco Park. The 30-year-old McNeil went 2-for-4 and drove in a run for the Mets. It was the second baseman’s 20th multi-hit game of the season. McNeil’s first hit of the night was the result of a bunt off of one of Sean...
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