Morning Briefing: Francisco Alvarez Has Stitches Removed From Thumb

Good morning, Mets fans! Francisco Alvarez had his stitches removed from his thumb on Monday, but he’ll continue to travel with the team to participate in pregame pitcher and catcher meetings. Alvarez had surgery on his left thumb roughly two weeks ago, and the recovery period is expected to be eight weeks. Since Alvarez went down, the Mets have gone just 6-10. Latest Mets News Brandon...

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Mets End Skid With 4-3 Win Over Cardinals

When the Mets (17-18) faced the Cardinals (15-20) just over a week ago at Citi Field, it was an ugly series loss for the Mets. The Mets lost the first two games but salvaged a win in the final matchup. This time around, the Mets grabbed the first game of the series 4-3 to record their first win on their road trip. The Mets scored an unusual first inning run off of St. Louis starter Kyle...

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Game Chat: Mets vs Cardinals, 7:45 P.M. ET

Thursday, May 28, 2024 • 7:45 PM Busch Stadium • St. Louis, MO LHP Sean Manaea (1-1, 3.07) vs. RHP Kyle Gibson (2-2, 3.79) SNY The Mets head to St. Louis today after a frustrating weekend in Tampa Bay. The Mets were swept over the weekend but had a chance in each game. On Friday night the Rays took a massive early lead that the Mets were able to chip away at and lost by only two runs. On...

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Series Preview: Mets Try to Flip the Script in St. Louis

Coming off a series sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Mets (16-18) are set for three games against the St. Louis Cardinals (15-19). Over the weekend, the Mets did not win a single game against the Rays. Whether it was the struggles of Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil at the plate, the inability of closer Edwin Díaz to notch a save or the control issues with the starting pitchers,...

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3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Flaws Exposed In Rays Sweep

It wasn’t a good weekend for the New York Mets. To simplify, it hasn’t been a good stretch for a team that is now 4-10 over their last 14 games. The latest chapter in the slump came in Tamp Bay, with the Mets getting swept by the Rays. There were some standout moments for sure, but in the end, it was a concerning three-game set that exposed all of the Mets’ ugly flaws. With...

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Controlling the Running Game A Glaring Problem for Mets

In recent years, the Mets have faced a persistent issue behind home plate: inconsistency. Initially, they struggled to find a reliable cornerstone for the position until Francisco Alvarez arrived. However, an old problem with different people emerged, particularly concerning the defensive prowess of their catchers. It seems whoever takes on this role struggles to thwart opponents’ attempts...

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