The New York Mets (46-38) used a 10-run sixth inning to propel themselves to a 13-4 beatdown of the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-55) in the series opener on Friday night at Citi Field. Newly named National League All-Star Taijuan Walker took the ball for the Mets in this one. The right-hander struggled with his command early and often on the night, but was able to work his way into and out of trouble...

In his first season with the New York Mets, Taijuan Walker is in the midst of a career year. The 28-year-old right-hander has been one of the best pitchers in the National League this season and his elite performance has now been recognized, as Walker has been selected to play in this year’s All-Star Game. This will be the first taste of All-Star experience for Walker, accomplishing the...

Updated Post – July 9, 8:00 PM Sources tell me that the Cubs are heavily scouting the St. Lucie Mets this week as Chicago makes the transition to sellers. We know the Mets have shown interest in Kris Bryant before and are likely to again this month. The sources told me two names that interest the Cubs are Jaylen Palmer and J.T. Ginn. The 20-year-old Palmer is a Flushing native that’s...

The Mets lineup is finally looking like its Opening Day self after dealing with injuries for much of the first half of 2021. Following the July 31 trade deadline, the Mets lineup might even get stronger- with a reinforcement from the Twin Cities. According to The Athletic, the Mets have displayed interest in Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson. Donaldson, who was named AL MVP in 2015 as a Toronto...