Chris Bassitt Open to Extension With Mets

Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt is open to extension talks with the organization, reports the New York Post. Bassitt, 33, was acquired by the Mets this last offseason through a trade with the Oakland Athletics. In return for the starter the Mets sent pitching prospects JT Ginn and Adam Oller to Oakland. Bassitt is set to be a free agent after the 2022 season. “From my standpoint, I am very...

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Mets Bench Showing Cano DFA Was the Easy and Right Decision

It’s been one day since the Mets decided to designate Robinson Cano for assignment and eat the remaining $44,703,297 remaining on his contract. Some (me) might say it was a month too late but I’ll neglect the process with the Mets having a National League-best 18-8 record. Instead of Cano taking up at-bats and playing time, general manager Billy Eppler put his personal opinions aside...

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David Peterson and Carlos Carrasco Earn Wins in Doubleheader

The Mets accumulated two more wins on their season Tuesday which must mean they received solid outings from their starting pitchers. David Peterson recalled from Triple-A as the 27th man, opened the doubleheader and Carlos Carrasco owned the nightcap. Peterson returned to the Mets rotations after one start in Syracuse. He was sent down due to Taijuan Walker’s departure from the injured...

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Mets Minors Recap: Jose Butto Fans Seven in Binghamton Win Over Hartford

AAA: Lehigh Valley IronPigs (14-11) 6 vs. Syracuse Mets 8-16) 3 Box Score Nick Plummer, RF: 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 R, 2 RBI, 2 SO, .271/.339/.542 Carlos Cortes, LF: 0-for-3, 1 RBI, .206/.286/.309 Mark Vientos, 1B: 1-for-3, 1 R, 2 SO, .167/.282/.303 Wyatt Young, SS: 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB, .352/.462/.463 Syracuse came up short against Lehigh Valley on Tuesday night, but a few of the Mets’ prospects...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Look To Win Eighth Straight Series

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets swept Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Braves, capped off by a terrific start by Carlos Carrasco, who pitched eight shutout innings as the Mets won 3-0. The Mets look to win its eighth-straight series to begin the season today. Tylor Megill will get the start against Ian Anderson at 1:10 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN and on the radio at WCBS...

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Mets Sweep DH Over Braves Behind Carlos Carrasco’s Game 2 Gem

The New York Mets took on their divisional rival Atlanta Braves on Tuesday evening, the second game of a day-night doubleheader. Carlos Carrasco got the ball to start game two while the Mets looked to sweep the day after a 5-4 win in the afternoon. It was the Mets who came out on top by the score of 3-0, completing the doubleheader sweep. Brandon Nimmo got the Mets offense rolling in the first...

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