To paraphrase New York Mets’ play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen, on July 28, 1993 “it happened!” Mets pitcher Anthony Young had lost a major league record 27 decisions in a row, and on that night against the Marlins at Shea Stadium, he finally recorded a win. It’s probably not news that the 1993 Mets were not a good team. They finished the season with a record of 59-103....
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The Mets sent Jerad Eickhoff to the mound Tuesday night as they were, yet again, put into the position of having a “bullpen” game of sorts. After being designated for assignment and brought back by the Mets, Eickhoff was called up to start against the Atlanta Braves. He surrendered 10 earned runs over 3 1/3 IP, seven hits, five walks, and four strikeouts. Giving up 12 baserunners in...
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Javier Baez could be on his way to New York even if he isn’t traded this week. Speaking with Mega 106.9 FM, Baez expressed his desire to play next to Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor. “If I go to free agency, I would like to play with Francisco Lindor,” Baez said. “I loved playing with him in the World Classic. It is the only option I would take to play second base if it...
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AAA: Syracuse Mets (24-48) 10, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (45-24) 8 Box Score Mason Williams LF: 0-1, 2 BB, R, 3 RBI, K, .293/.361/.422 Mark Payton CF: 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2 K, .287/.340/.448 Syracuse jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the second. Orlando Calixte drew a bases-loaded walk to get Syracuse on the board, and Williams drew another bases-loaded walk to force in a run. Payton’s...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Nationals star Trea Turner was removed from Tuesday’s game after testing positive for COVID-19. Turned scored on a Josh Bell home run during the first inning, then he went immediately down the tunnel and was replaced by Gerardo Parra. After trade and injury speculation subsided, the team announced the shortstop’s diagnosis. The Nationals’ game against...
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The Mets dropped the second of three games against the Braves Tuesday night, this time getting blown out 12-5 by the team now just four games behind them in the NL East. This game was over on Sunday. It was over as soon as the Mets–and by the Mets, I mean the front office–decided they’d saunter into a five-game series with two “To Be Determined” starting pitcher...
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