3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Continue Rolling in Series Win Over Nats

3 UP 1. Wheeler Is An Ace In his start against the Nationals, Zack Wheeler pitched seven scoreless innings to improve his record to 9-6.  Those nine wins lead the Mets this season. In the second half Wheeler has been on fire, going 6-0 with a 1.17 ERA, 0.913 WHIP, and a 4.40 K/BB. This is further indication that Wheeler is a much better pitcher and that he’s continuing to improve as a pitcher....

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Jeff McNeil Reaches Twice, Extends Hit Streak to Eleven Games

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil reached base two more times on Sunday, as he went 1-for-2 with a single and a walk, prior to leaving early with right quad tightness. The rookies single in the third extended his career-best hitting streak to 11 games, which is tied with Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich for the longest active streak in the Majors. He is hitting .457, and his streak is tied for...

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Mets Minors Recap: Peterson Continues Strong Stretch

Sacramento (52-80) 5, Las Vegas (64-68) 1   Box Score Patrick Kivlehan RF-3B: 3-3, 2B, RBI, BB, .306/.359/.547 Peter Alonso 1B: 0-2, 2 BB, K, .241/.347/.540 Luis Guillorme SS: 0-3, .295/.368/.396 Kivlehan continued his exceptional month of August in which he owns a .357/.418/.871 slash line. He has been really solid for the 51s since being released by the Reds. Alonso is only batting .189 over...

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How Strong is Pete Alonso’s Case for a Promotion?

New York Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso has certainly made his case to be brought up to the big leagues, but the question is is he fully ready? Taking a look at his offensive success thus far in 2018, Alonso has batted .277/.394/.558 in 430 at bats between Binghamton and Las Vegas. In looking at his time in both levels separately, his numbers are practically identical which is a good sign...

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Morning Briefing: Syndergaard Opens Three Game Set With the Cubs

Good morning, Mets fans! Yesterday Steven Matz provided the Mets with seven innings of one-run ball, but the bullpen imploded and the Nationals took the series finale 15-0 at Citi Field. Tonight, Noah Syndergaard (9-3, 3.33 ERA) and the Mets head to Wrigley Field to kick off a three-game set with Jon Lester (14-5, 3.64 ERA) and the Chicago Cubs. Latest Mets News Jeff McNeil exited...

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Talkin’ Mets: Gary LaRocque and the Mets

I’m joined by Rich Mancuso of NY Sports Day. Rich discusses why he believes Gary LaRocque will be the next Mets General Manager. Hear the guys debate Dominic Smith’s development and Rich’s view on some of the young players that have recently been called up [iframe]<iframe...

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