By Tim Ryder In an outstanding feature with Justin Toscano of The Record, New York Mets second baseman Joe Panik remarked on his time spent in Flushing, as well as what might be next. “Oh, for sure,” Panik replied when asked if he’d be inclined to stay with the Mets, adding, “It’s been a fun few months for me. Playing in New York; I grew up here and I love the...
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Heading into the final weekend, the Mets had indicated Justin Wilson was going to be shut down for the final weekend due to his elbow issues. The team also indicated Seth Lugo was available to pitch, but he was not going to go past one inning. Naturally, Lugo would pitch two innings to earn his sixth save of the year. In earning the save, Lugo would throw 41 pitches. That’s the most...
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Big Pete Alonso powered the Mets (84-76) to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves (97-63) on Friday night at Cti Field thanks in part to his 52nd home run of the season, which put him in a tie with Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge for the rookie home run record. Pitching Marcus Stroman got off to a shaky start, allowing RBI singles to Josh Donaldson and Nick Markakis to put the Mets in an early...
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In his first at-bat on Friday night against the Braves at Citi Field, Mets slugger Pete Alonso tied the major league rookie home run record by hitting his 52nd blast of the year. The record was previously set by Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge in 2017. Alonso, 24, also became the second National League rookie since 1900 to have at least 100 runs and 100 RBI, joining future Hall of Famer Albert...
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Friday, September 27, 2019 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Dallas Keuchel (8-7, 3.59) vs. RHP Marcus Stroman (9-13, 3.23) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 AM Wheeler pitched eight innings last night, but it wasn’t enough as the Marlins were able to power past the Mets on 3 homers and beat them 4-2. TOnight the Mets will open their last series of the 2019 season against the Atlanta Braves...
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After four years and four straight postseason appearances, it is unlikely that Joe Maddon will return as manager of the Chicago Cubs in 2020. In an article for The Athletic, insider Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs front office’s decision was essentially made for them after the team’s incredibly disappointing 2019 season, and a recent stretch that saw the Cubs go 0-10 in one or...
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