The New York Mets are coming off a very successful road trip (5-2) to begin their season. Next up will be the Arizona Diamondbacks for the opening series at Citi Field, and they will be followed by the San Francisco Giants for their annual visit to Queens. The Giants will be a good, early-season test for the Mets. Last year, manager Gabe Kapler’s crew posted a 107-55 record. So far this...
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AAA: Columbus Clippers (6-3) 11 vs. Syracuse Mets (1-7) 5 Box Score CF Nick Plummer: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, K 3B Mark Vientos: 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, BB, .217/.357/.435 SS Matt Reynolds: 1-for-2, HR, K, .118/.238/.294 While Syracuse’s brutal start to the season continued, there were some positives (at least offensively) to take away from this game. Mark Vientos recorded a pair of hits...
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On the 50th anniversary of the sport’s most transcendent moment, Major League Baseball gave an unprecedented and deserved tribute to its central figure. As the Mets faced the team he played for and a few miles from the stadium where he broke the color barrier, Jackie Robinson’s number 42 was retired league-wide. The announcement was made during a special in-game ceremony on the field...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets begin their homestand today against the Arizona Diamondbacks and there will be a lot of fanfare and tribute throughout the day. Part of the celebration will be the unveiling of the Tom Seaver statue. Nancy Seaver, Tom’s widow, and his two daughters will be in attendance as part of the morning’s celebrations. Additionally, every team that takes the...
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This piece was originally posted on August, 31, 2021, and we’ve decided to re-run it to honor the unveiling of the Tom Seaver statue on Friday morning at Citi Field. I rearranged the title of this article a dozen times. Finally, I chose the word passing instead of the word death and removed the word hero which will figure prominently in this short remembrance. Writing has never been...
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Spring training means varying things for players each season. For veterans, it could be as simple as getting as many reps as possible to get ready for an arduous 162-game season. For those coming back from injury, it could be about finding their timing again and getting reacclimated to gameplay. Then there are minor leaguers who are looking to stand out and make an impact in the brief chances...
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